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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Markovic (ranked 4071 p4p, 471 weight class) and Viserys Targaryen (ranked 8497 p4p, 701 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viserys Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen tries to clinch up.
Markovic clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Targaryen looking to stall.
Markovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Markovic.
Targaryen trying to stall but Markovic improves his position.
Markovic misses with some punches.
Markovic looking to stall.
Markovic being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Targaryen tries to stall but Markovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viserys Targaryen.
Targaryen throws a nice head kick!
Markovic has closed the distance and engaged Targaryen in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen is trying to stall.
Targaryen looking to slow down the pace here.
Markovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markovic has closed the distance and engaged Targaryen in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Targaryen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Markovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Targaryen up against the cage.
Markovic has Targaryen pushed against the cage.
Targaryen stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Targaryen is trying to force a seperation but Markovic has the dominant position.
Markovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Markovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Targaryen is looking to control Markovic's arms but Markovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Targaryen has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viserys Targaryen.
Markovic clinches up with Targaryen and pushes him back against the cage.
Targaryen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Targaryen trying to stall but Markovic improves his position.
Markovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Targaryen looking to stall.
Markovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Markovic misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Targaryen looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Targaryen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tim Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic throws a shot to the body.
Markovic pushes Targaryen up against the cage in a clinch.
Targaryen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Targaryen manages to break the clinch.
Targaryen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Targaryen effectively controlling the action here.
Markovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Targaryen is trying to maintain a safe position but Markovic gets an underhook and turns Targaryen into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viserys Targaryen.
Targaryen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Targaryen unleashes a big counter combination but Markovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Markovic closes the distance and pushes Targaryen back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Targaryen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Targaryen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Markovic up against the cage.
Markovic effectively controlling the action here.
Targaryen effectively controlling the action here.
Markovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Targaryen letting Markovic take a breather here.
Targaryen looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Markovic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
Targaryen tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic stalling.
Targaryen stalling in the clinch but Markovic improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Markovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Markovic drives through and clinches with Targaryen against the cage.
Markovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Targaryen.
Targaryen stalling the fight.
Targaryen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Targaryen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Markovic stalling the fight.
Targaryen stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viserys Targaryen.
Markovic wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Targaryen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic darts in and clinches Targaryen up against the cage.
Targaryen tries to stall but Markovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Targaryen breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic tries to clinch but Targaryen is having none of it.
Targaryen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Markovic tries to clinch there but Targaryen circles away.
Markovic lands a jab to the nose.
Markovic rushes Targaryen and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Targaryen to work.
Targaryen trying to stall but Markovic improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Markovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tim Markovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markovic.
Markovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Targaryen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Markovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Targaryen letting Markovic take a breather here.
Markovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Targaryen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markovic closes the distance and clinches.
Markovic lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Markovic as Targaryen tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markovic has Targaryen pressed against the cage.
Come on Targaryen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Targaryen taking a breather.
Markovic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic lands a nice uppercut.
Targaryen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markovic has closed the distance and engaged Targaryen in a clinch.
Markovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Targaryen up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Markovic.
Markovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Targaryens head.
Targaryen just leaning against Markovic, taking a breather.
Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markovic has Targaryen up against the cage in a clinch.
Markovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Targaryen wants to stall.
Targaryen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Markovic is keeping busy.
Markovic is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markovic.
Markovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
Targaryen tries to stall but Markovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Markovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Targaryen backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Targaryen.
Targaryen tries to stall but Markovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viserys Targaryen.
Markovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Targaryen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markovic rushes Targaryen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Targaryen prevents a body shot from Markovic.
A right hook to the body lands for Markovic.
Targaryen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Targaryen is looking to break free of the clinch but Markovic has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Markovic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Markovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Targaryen taking a breather.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targaryen can do to turn this around?
Markovic is pushing Targaryen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
Targaryen is trying to maintain a safe position but Markovic gets an underhook and turns Targaryen into the cage.
Targaryen tries to stall but Markovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Markovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Targaryen backwards.
Markovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Targaryen backwards.
Markovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen is looking to control Markovic's arms but Markovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Targaryen has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viserys Targaryen.
Targaryen swats away the attempt to clinch by Markovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic rushes Targaryen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Targaryen tries to stall but Markovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Targaryen wants to stall.
Markovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Targaryen up against the cage.
Targaryen is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Markovic as Targaryen tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Markovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Markovic lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is trying to maintain a safe position but Markovic gets an underhook and turns Targaryen into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Viserys Targaryen.
Targaryen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Targaryen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viserys Targaryen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Targaryen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Targaryen tries a head kick but it misses.
Markovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Targaryen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Markovic misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen breaks the clinch.
Markovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Targaryen circles away.
Markovic has closed the distance and engaged Targaryen in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Markovic fails to land.
Targaryen is looking to control Markovic's arms but Markovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Targaryen has his back to the cage.
Markovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Markovic.
Markovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Targaryen's elbow.
Markovic has Targaryen pushed against the cage.
Targaryen trying to control the position but instead, Markovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Targaryen into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Markovic lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Targaryen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Markovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markovic cracks Targaryen with a nice body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Viserys Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Markovic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Markovic.
Targaryen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Markovic blocks a body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Markovic taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markovic stalling against the cage.
Targaryen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markovic's elbow.
Tim Markovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good body shot from Markovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Markovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Markovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Markovic!
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energy
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hype
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