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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Parks (ranked 3306 p4p, 279 weight class) and Alan Markov (ranked 2890 p4p, 252 weight class). Markov has chosen Jay Bling - Aye as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alan Markov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyoto Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Markov!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Parks feints and then cracks Markov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markov down.
Parks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Markov's calf.
Parks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Markov misses the target.
Parks connects with a solid leg kick.
Parks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parks with a jab.
Markov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parks. Parks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parks thumps Markov with a low kick.
Markov misses with a leg kick.
Parks avoids the head kick by Markov.
A jab from Parks misses.
Parks misses with a head kick.
Parks throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks feints and then cracks Markov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markov down.
Parks connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Parks. That snapped Markov's head back.
Markov throws a lazy uppercut
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parks manages to avoid it.
Markov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Parks misses with a head kick.
Parks swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
Parks looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Parks needs to keep his hands up - Markov had a free shot at his head there.
Parks defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
Markov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parks throws a lazy head kick
and Markov counters with a left to the body.
Parks checks a low kick from Markov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov clobbers Parks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lyoto Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Markov if he has to take too many more of those.
Parks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Parks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Parks moves out of range of the body kick.
Markov connects with a body shot.
Markov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markov ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
Markov moves out of range as Parks throws a body kick.
Parks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parks scores with a hook.
Parks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Parks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markov swings for the body but Parks moves out of range.
Parks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Markov is predictable there
and Parks counters with a good low kick that Markov was not able to check.
Parks cracks Markov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parks throws a lazy head kick
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks takes one to the side of the head.
Markov scores with the left hand. Parks knows he should have avoided that one.
Markov moves out of range of the body kick.
Markov throws out a counter right but Parks avoids it with no problem.
Parks throws a sloppy head kick and Markov moves out of range easily.
Markov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parks throws a leg kick but Markov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks throws a lazy head kick
and Markov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Parks really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Markov throws a wild body kick that Parks sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Parks misses
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks tries to clinch up.
Parks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Markov scores with a nice right hand.
Parks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parks moves away.
Markov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A solid body kick from Markov.
Parks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parks there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lyoto Parks will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Markov looks to land a right hand but Parks moved out of range.
Parks scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Markov misses.
Parks tries a head kick but it misses.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parks is able to avoid easily.
Parks tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Parks misses
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Parks throws a shot from downtown. Markov moves away and avoids it.
Markov counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parks.
Markov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parks is looking to clinch but Markov is avoiding it.
Parks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parks is out of range and Markov settles back down.
It looked like Parks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parks in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks lunges at Markov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markov's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markov, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markov, as that shot connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Parks.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Markov cracks Parks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markov throws a body punch but Parks moves out of range.
Parks has managed to clinch.
Markov working aggressively here.
Markov is trying to push Parks away but Parks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markov misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Parks lands a hook that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Parks blocking some punches.
Markov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parks.
Markov tries a body shot but Parks blocks it.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Markov.
Parks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Markov letting Parks take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks.
Markov tries to throw a body punch but Parks avoids it by throwing Markov back against the cage.
Parks blocks a body shot from Markov.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Markov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parks lands with a light punch inside.
Markov taking a breather.
Markov misses with the head strike.
Parks tries a body shot but Markov blocks it.
Markov is trying to force a seperation but Parks has the dominant position.
Parks has Markov pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parks blocks an uppercut.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Parks.
Markov misses with a body punch.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Markov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markov.
Markov tries to work over Parks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
A right handed body shot lands from Markov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lyoto Parks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Parks is just out of range.
It looked like Parks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markov missing with a left hand there. Parks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
Parks is looking to counter the offense by Markov and move into the clinch.
Parks blocks a head kick by Markov.
Nice defenses there by Parks.
Parks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Parks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markov.
A little feinted left hand from Parks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parks lands a high kick!
Parks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Markov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parks thinks about countering with a head kick.
Markov cracks Parks with a good jab.
Parks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Markov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks scores with a nice body kick.
Markov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Markov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parks.
Markov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markov throws a chopping leg kick but Parks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Markov avoids it.
Markov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parks under the eye.
Parks throws a head kick that misses.
Parks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markov counters with a nice body shot.
Markov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markov throws a body kick that misses.
Parks misses with a body kick.
Parks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Markov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markov swings for the body but Parks moves out of range.
Markov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Parks misses with a head kick.
Alan Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Parks!
A solid leg kick lands there for Parks.
Parks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Markov if he has to take too many more of those.
Markov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Parks tries to land a front kick but Markov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parks blocks a jab.
Parks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parks throws a big shot that misses.
Parks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Markov throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Markov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parks.
Parks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Markov tenderised Parks's leg. Parks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parks thuds his shin into the meat of Markov's side.
Markov misses with a looping right.
Parks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Parks checks a leg kick nicely.
Parks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Parks takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Parks tenderised Markov's leg. Markov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Markov tries to move into range but Parks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Markov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lyoto Parks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Markov fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Parks lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Markov fails to land.
Alan Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Markov.
Parks is pushing Markov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Markov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lyoto Parks.
Well Parks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Parks!
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