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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Brunatny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Brunatny had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Brunatny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Markov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunatny shoots in and bounces Markov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Markov pulls Brunatny in close to prevent any damage.
Brunatny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunatny throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunatny is looking to work some ground and pound but Markov has wrist control.
Markov has Brunatny pulled in close to control his posture.
Brunatny sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunatny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markov wants to get back to his feet but Brunatny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brunatny makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brunatny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markov wants to stand but Brunatny is controlling the position.
Brunatny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markov is on top in guard.
Markov throwing strikes from guard but Brunatny blocks nicely.
Brunatny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Markov controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov wants to control from the top but Brunatny keeps moving.
Brunatny is looking to stand up but Markov isn't so interested in that idea.
Markov postures up in Brunatny's guard and throws a big left but Brunatny blocks it.
Brunatny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markov.
Brunatny has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brunatny is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markov is controlling him.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunatny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brunatny throws a head kick but Markov moves out of range.
Markov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brunatny's head.
Markov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brunatny misses with a lunging right hand
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brunatny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markov circles away quickly and effectively.
Markov throws out a counter right but Brunatny avoids it with no problem.
Bruno Brunatny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brunatny thows a body kick. Markov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Markov stuffs the takedown.
Markov rushes Brunatny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Markov.
Markov is stalling here.
Markov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markov trying to land knees to the body.
Markov slows down the pace here.
Brunatny blocks a body shot from Markov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov tries a body shot but Brunatny blocks it.
Markov presses Brunatny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brunatny fails to pull guard.
Brunatny tries to pull guard but Markov holds him up against the cage and eventually Brunatny drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Brunatny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunatny is trying to pull guard but Markov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Markov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markov controlling the action here for a moment.
Markov can't find room to land a body shot as Brunatny controls the action.
Markov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunatnys head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunatny is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markov to keep the fight standing.
Markov misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov digs a right hand underneath Brunatny's ribcage. Brunatny let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Markov.
Markov works on Brunatny's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov dominated that round.
That's time! Brunatny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Markov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brunatny throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brunatny closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brunatny.
Brunatny throws a head kick but Markov moves out of range.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brunatny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markov counters with a low kick, right behind Brunatny 's knee.
Brunatny misses with a takedown
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Markov drops Brunatny with a left right combo! Markov follows him down to the ground into side control.
Brunatny is rocked!
It looks like Bruno Brunatny has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Oh Brunatny is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markov working the ground and pound but Brunatny is defending the strikes.
Markov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Markov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brunatny rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Markov's guard! Nice work there by Brunatny!
Markov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Brunatny jumps guard but Markov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brunatny seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunatny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Brunatny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunatny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Markov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brunatny avoids it.
Brunatny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Markov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Markov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brunatny fails to pull guard.
Brunatny has Markov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Markov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Markov can't find room to land a body shot as Brunatny controls the action.
Brunatny jumps guard but Markov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markov lands a nice shot to the body.
Markov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brunatny's defenses.
Markov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunatny.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brunatny tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brunatny jumps guard but Markov stands there with Brunatny around his waist. Brunatny gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunatny backwards.
Markov stalling.
Brunatny tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Markov.
Brunatny tries to pull guard but Markov holds him up against the cage and eventually Brunatny drops back down to his feet.
Brunatny gets control of Markov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brunatny will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brunatny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markov.
Markov trying to control but Brunatny is working from the bottom.
Markov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brunatny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brunatny keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov trying to control but Brunatny is working from the bottom.
Markov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brunatny shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brunatny on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markov. Markov obviously looking to wear him down.
A left and a right from Markov both land. Nice combination.
Markov connects with a body shot that sends Brunatny's belly button to the back.
Brunatny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markov blocks the body kick.
Markov stuns Brunatny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexey Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brunatny misses with a takedown attempt
and Markov counters with a good low kick that Brunatny was not able to check.
Brunatny tries a head kick but it misses.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunatny throws a lazy head kick
and Markov counters with a three punch combo that has Brunatny backing up. Brunatny nods at Markov to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov drops Brunatny with a nice combination! Markov dives into Brunatny's guard, looking to finish!
Markov throws a big right hand that misses.
Markov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Markov throwing strikes but missing.
Markov is looking to work some ground and pound but Brunatny has wrist control.
Markov wants to control from the top but Brunatny keeps moving.
Markov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markov preventing the sweep.
Brunatny is looking to stand up but Markov isn't so interested in that idea.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunatny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Brunatny's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brunatny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brunatny throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Markov.
Brunatny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markov stuns Brunatny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markov forces Brunatny back against the cage and clinches.
Markov misses with a body punch.
Markov lands an elbow just above Brunatny 's eye.
Brunatny jumps guard but Markov stands there with Brunatny around his waist. Brunatny gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov digs a right hand underneath Brunatny's ribcage. Brunatny let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brunatny wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Brunatny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markov scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markov lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov avoiding damage.
Markov pushes Brunatny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brunatny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Markov scores with a shoulder strike.
Brunatny jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Markov walks away with a smile on his face. Brunatny gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Markov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Markov rushes Brunatny with punches - Brunatny moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Brunatny goes down! Markov follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Markov!
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energy
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