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Event:
Ascension 0329
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Hong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markovic lands a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markovic.
Markovic lands a front kick.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy body kick from Markovic
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hong.
Markovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hong on the side of the head.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Hong sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Hong closes the distance and clinches.
Hong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hong is trying to stall.
Markovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Markovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Markovic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Markovic keeps control of Hong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Markovic - that landed with a thud.
Markovic working aggressively here.
Markovic cracks Hong with a nice body shot.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Markovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic throws a head punch that misses.
Markovic blocks a body shot from Hong.
Markovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Markovic misses with some punches.
Hong presses Markovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Hong.
Hong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Markovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hong working aggressively here.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Markovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong slowing the pace effectively.
Markovic lands a right hand.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong is leaning against Markovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Markovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Jab by Markovic.
Hong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hong connects with a single shot there.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Hong as he connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hong checks a leg kick.
Hong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Markovic avoids it.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Hong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
It looked like Hong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markovic.
Hong shoots in looking for a takedown. Markovic tries to sprawl out of it but Hong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Hong throws a low kick, looking for Markovic's leg but Markovic calmly moves out of range.
Markovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Markovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Markovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Hong saw that one coming.
Hong works the jab nicely.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Hong moved away.
Hong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markovic sprawls and moves away.
Hong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Hong misses with a straight left.
Hong tried to score with a low kick but Markovic checks it.
Markovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hong misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hong looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
Markovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Hong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Markovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A cross from Markovic lands.
Markovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Markovic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Markovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Hong. Hong gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Markovic.
Hong staying out of range there.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Hong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws an off balance right hand
and Hong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Hong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hong takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Markovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
Markovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hong.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong takes one on the button.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic feints and then cracks Hong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hong down.
Markovic misses with a body shot
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Markovic is predictable there
and Hong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hong tried to counter with a leg kick but Markovic avoided it.
Markovic thows a leg kick but Hong checks it
and Hong counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic tries to score with a low kick but Hong moves his leg out of the way.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong thuds his right hand into Markovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Markovic's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Markovic.#T2#
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Hong sees coming a mile off.
Markovic throws a looping overhand right but Hong ducks down to avoid it.
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Markovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.#CL#
Hong closes the distance and clinches.
Hong lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markovic.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hong misses with a punch to the body.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Markovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
Hong is leaning against Markovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markovic tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong. #T3#
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Hong tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hong misses with some punches.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Hong.
Hong blocking some punches.
Markovic throws a head punch that misses.
Markovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Markovic is looking to control Hong's arms but Hong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Markovic has his back to the cage.
Markovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Markovic.
#BC2#
Markovic breaks from the clinch.
Hong cracks Markovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Markovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zoran Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Hong's head.
Hong misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Markovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Hong saw that one coming.
Hong misses with a left hand
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markovic throws a hook but Hong blocks it.
Hong throws a big shot that misses.
Markovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
Markovic misses with a hook. Hong ducked under it nicely.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Markovic delivers a nice body kick.
Markovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Markovic punishes Hong's body with a nice straight punch.
Hong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hong tries for a takedown but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Markovic scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Markovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Markovic.
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Hong moves out of range of the leg kick from Markovic.
It looked like Hong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Hong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Markovic works the jab nicely.
Markovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body.
Markovic lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong misses the jab.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body.
Markovic lands with a nice body kick.
Hong misses with a hook
and Markovic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Markovic slips under a jab from Hong.
Markovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong scores with the left hand. Markovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Hong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic throws a push kick but Hong slaps the foot to one side.
Hong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hong motions for Markovic to come forward. Hong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic lands a leg kick that knocks Hong off balance momentarily.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Hong off the cage and back into range.
Markovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Hong is looking for a counter combo.
Antoni Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Hong misses its intended target.
Hong misses the jab.
Hong checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Markovic blocks the low kick.
Markovic misses with a leg kick
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Markovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hong jabs at Markovic's body.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markovic throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
Hong throws a nice looking combination but Markovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markovic cracks Hong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hong moves out of range of the strikes.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic lands a jab.
Hong ducks right into an uppercut from Markovic.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Hong walks into a straight right hand from Markovic.
Markovic lands with a nice body punch.
Markovic thows a leg kick but Hong checks it
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Markovic gets tackled into the cage by Hong. Hong maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Markovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Markovic - that landed with a thud.
Markovic has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
A body shot lands from Hong.
Hong lands with a left to the head.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Markovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Markovic.
Markovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoran Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markovic working aggressively here.
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Markovic controls the action.
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
Zoran Markovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Ascension 0211
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Sheehan Jr sees coming a mile off.
Sheehan Jr lands a nice hook to Markovic's body. Markovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sheehan Jr throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses.
Sheehan Jr tries to bum rush Markovic with a series of wild strikes but Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sheehan Jr slips a jab from Markovic.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sheehan Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Markovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheehan Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sheehan Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheehan Jr. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Markovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Sheehan Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markovic. Markovic obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Markovic tests Sheehan Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markovic is looking to slow Sheehan Jr down with leg kicks.
Markovic needs to keep his hands up - Sheehan Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheehan Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Markovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sheehan Jr. Markovic shrugs it off though.
Sheehan Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sheehan Jr looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Sheehan Jr moves forwards but Markovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sheehan Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sheehan Jr throws a series of punches but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Markovic. #T2#
Markovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sheehan Jr back to the cage. Markovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sheehan Jr checks a low kick from Markovic.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheehan Jr cracks Markovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheehan Jr throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheehan Jr scores with a head kick.
Markovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sheehan Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Markovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheehan Jr throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheehan Jr misses with a hook.
Sheehan Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. Sheehan Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sheehan Jr missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Sheehan Jr.
Markovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Markovic scores with a shot to the body.
Markovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sheehan Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markovic scores with a push kick.
Markovic lands a really nice looking cross but Sheehan Jr seems unphased.
Markovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Markovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Markovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Sheehan Jr there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sheehan Jr is out of range.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Markovic throws a push kick but Sheehan Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Markovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sheehan Jr at a distance.
Sheehan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Sheehan Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Markovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sheehan Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sheehan Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sheehan Jr throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Sheehan Jr checks it.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sheehan Jr's calf.
Sheehan Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markovic.
Sheehan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Sheehan Jr misses.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheehan Jr.
Markovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sheehan Jr is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sheehan Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheehan Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sheehan Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic tries to work over Sheehan Jr's front leg with a kick but Sheehan Jr checks it.
Sheehan Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Sheehan Jr scores with a hook.
Sheehan Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Markovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sheehan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Sheehan Jr's body. Sheehan Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sheehan Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markovic.
Markovic scores with a leg kick.
Sheehan Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zoran Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Sheehan Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Markovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sheehan Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Markovic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sheehan Jr avoids it.
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!
Markovic thumps Sheehan Jr with a low kick.#T1#
Good exchange - Sheehan Jr coming out on top.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheehan Jr can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markovic.
Sheehan Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Sheehan Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markovic digs a good hook to Sheehan Jr's body.
Sheehan Jr slips a straight right by Markovic.
Sheehan Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sheehan Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markovic.
Sheehan Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from Markovic misses.
Markovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Markovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Markovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Markovic takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic misses with a left hand
and Sheehan Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheehan Jr avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sheehan Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Markovic has got the better of the exchanges.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheehan Jr moves away.
Sheehan Jr wants to land a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheehan Jr moves away.
Markovic throws a solid leg kick but Sheehan Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Markovic.
Sheehan Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Markovic's shoulder, as Markovic tries to avoid the shot.
Markovic misses with a hook.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sheehan Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Sheehan Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Markovic misses with an uppercut.
Sheehan Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sheehan Jr's knee momentarily.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Sheehan Jr.
#T3#
Sheehan Jr throws a series of punches but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Markovic walks into a jab.
Sheehan Jr misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Markovic as he connects with a hook.
Sheehan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Crunch! Markovic slams his shin into Sheehan Jr's torso.
Sheehan Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Markovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Markovic lands with an overhand left.
Markovic scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Markovic is predictable there
and Sheehan Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheehan Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Markovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheehan Jr.
Markovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sheehan Jr dips to his left and cracks Markovic with an uppercut!
Sheehan Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Sheehan Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheehan Jr manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markovic, right into the meat.
A left lands for Markovic.
Sheehan Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markovic.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheehan Jr throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Markovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Markovic cracks Sheehan Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Markovic thuds his right hand into Sheehan Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sheehan Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markovic.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Sheehan Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Sheehan Jr manages to avoid it.
Sheehan Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Markovic connects with a high kick.
Markovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Sheehan Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sheehan Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic lands with a kick to the temple. Sheehan Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheehan Jr.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheehan Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Markovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Sheehan Jr tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Sheehan Jr misses
and Markovic counters with a nice body kick.
Markovic scores with a kick to the body.
Sheehan Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markovic. Markovic obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markovic.
Markovic defending well as Sheehan Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markovic.
Sheehan Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sheehan Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sheehan Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Sheehan Jr's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheehan Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Sheehan Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markovic cracks Sheehan Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Markovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Sheehan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Sheehan Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sheehan Jr. Sheehan Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Markovic throws a body punch but Sheehan Jr moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Markovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sheehan Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Sheehan Jr's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markovic, right into the meat.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheehan Jr is just out of range.
Sheehan Jr misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Markovic lands a jab.
Markovic lands a head shot.
Sheehan Jr checks a leg kick.
Markovic cracks Sheehan Jr with a good jab.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick but Markovic moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick but Markovic moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Sheehan Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sheehan Jr throws a big counter head kick but Markovic avoids it with no problem.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Sheehan Jr throws a combination that misses
and Markovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Sheehan Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Markovic.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses
and Sheehan Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheehan Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Markovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic misses with a low kick as Sheehan Jr jumps back.
Markovic lands a front kick.
Markovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheehan Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markovic, right into the meat.
Sheehan Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Markovic eats them both and turns towards Sheehan Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick but Markovic moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markovic, right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Markovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zoran Markovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markovic lands a front kick.
Markovic throws a front kick that sends Sheehan Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheehan Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheehan Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Markovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markovic 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
A victorious Zoran Markovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Ascension 0121
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Blake misses
and Markovic counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Markovic!
Blake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markovic under the eye.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Blake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Blake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ground and pound from Blake seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blake looking to control but instead Markovic has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blake throwing shots but Markovic is blocking nicely.
Blake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markovic taking some punishment here, with Blake in his half guard.
Markovic is trying to maintain the position but Blake is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Markovic is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Markovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blake is trying to control. Markovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Blake is looking for a kimura but Markovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blake to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blake working over Markovic with some ground and pound. Markovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Blake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Markovic defends it well.
Blake thows a huge punch but Markovic dodges it nicely.
Blake uses his free foot to push down on Markovic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Markovic.
Markovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blake pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Markovic holds on to Blake as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#T3#
Blake lands a big elbow.
Markovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Blake connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Blake goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Markovic is on top in guard.
Markovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Blake keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Blake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markovic is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake tries to land a leg kick but Markovic saw it coming and moves away.
Blake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake lands a nice looking body kick.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
William Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Blake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Markovic!
Blake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!#SUB2#
Blake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Blake stalls from top position.#T1#
Blake trying to control the position but Markovic is working away.
Markovic wants to control but Blake postures up.
Markovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blake wants to take a breather but Markovic is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blake trying to control the pace.
Blake prevents Markovic from improving his position.#SUB2#
Blake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Markovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Markovic trying to hold on to Blake's head to control him but Blake postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Markovic is defending well. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Markovic works Blake's body with a nice hook.
Markovic scores with a jab.
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markovic on the side of the head.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Blake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markovic at a distance.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.#T4#
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
Blake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Markovic swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blake, as that shot connected.
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!
Markovic slips under a jab.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blake checks a low kick from Markovic.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blake is looking to slow Markovic down with leg kicks.
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blake lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
It seemed like Blake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blake momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Blake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Markovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blake can pounce on him.
Markovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Markovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blake misses with a series of wild punches.
Markovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markovic slips a straight right by Blake.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Markovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Markovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Blake with the counter takedown but Markovic avoids it easily.
Blake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Blake's head.
Blake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markovic clobbers Blake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Blake shoots in and drives through. Markovic sprawls well.
Blake misses with a body kick.
Markovic slips a jab and a cross from Blake.
Blake works Markovic's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Markovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blake swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markovic throws a leg kick which misses Blake's front leg but catches the back leg as Blake tries to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blake.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blake misses with a straight right.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Blake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Blake moves away from the strike by Markovic. #T2#
Blake lands a jab to the head.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blake.
Blake pushes Markovic away with a front kick.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
Blake lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
Markovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Blake. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.
Markovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Markovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blake.
Blake cracks Markovic with a big elbow.
Blake grinds an elbow into Markovic's temple. #T3#
Markovic wants to get back to his feet.
Markovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#ES#
Markovic kicks Blake off and gets back to his feet.
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Blake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Markovic swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
#T4#
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Blake moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Blake works Markovic's body with a nice hook.
Blake jabs Markovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
Blake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blake.
Zoran Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blake is out of range.
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!
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Markovic scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markovic momentarily.
Markovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Markovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Blake trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Markovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Blake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Blake!
William Blake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Ascension 1210
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Skrumbo moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Markovic scores with a kick to the body.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skrumbo .
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Skrumbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick there by Markovic.
Skrumbo moves away from the strike by Markovic.
A little jabbing left from Skrumbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skrumbo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skrumbo moves out of range of the body kick.
Skrumbo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markovic.
Both fighters circling a little - Markovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Markovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skrumbo throws out a counter right but Markovic avoids it with no problem.
Skrumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skrumbo lands with an overhand left.
Markovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Skrumbo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrumbo blocks a leg kick.
Skrumbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Markovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skrumbo .
A jab from Skrumbo misses.
Skrumbo lands a jab to the head.
Markovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Markovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skrumbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skrumbo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Skrumbo moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Skrumbo moved away.
It seemed like Skrumbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Markovic lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Skrumbo . Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skrumbo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Markovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Skrumbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Markovic.
Skrumbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Skrumbo moved out of range.
Skrumbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markovic thumps Skrumbo with a low kick.
Markovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbo is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Markovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Skrumbo misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skrumbo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skrumbo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Markovic swings for the body but Skrumbo moves out of range.
#T3#
Markovic connects with a leg kick. Skrumbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skrumbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skrumbo .
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skrumbo misses with a straight right.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markovic scores with a jab to the head.
Markovic throws a body punch but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Markovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Skrumbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbo .
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Markovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skrumbo - the referee stops the clock and Markovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skrumbo . Markovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big right from Skrumbo misses.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Skrumbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Skrumbo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Markovic's head backwards.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses.
Markovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skrumbo misses the body punch
and Markovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Skrumbo takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Skrumbo misses with a straight left.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Skrumbo moved away.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Skrumbo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Skrumbo misses.
Markovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skrumbo avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Skrumbo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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 Zoran Markovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Markovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skrumbo throws out the jab.
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Skrumbo manages to avoid it.
Markovic tries to score with a low kick but Skrumbo moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy body kick from Markovic
and Skrumbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Skrumbo moved out of range nicely.
Markovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Markovic misses.
Skrumbo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Markovic blocks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markovic.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skrumbo throws out the jab.
Markovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Markovic tries a low kick but Skrumbo avoids it.
Skrumbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Skrumbo misses the target.
Markovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skrumbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skrumbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skrumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic. #T1#
Markovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Skrumbo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good work by Skrumbo as he checks the leg kick.
Markovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Skrumbo throws out a leg kick but Markovic moves out of range and Skrumbo only half commits.
Skrumbo swings widly with a right hand
and Markovic counters with an outside leg kick.
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.
A solid body kick from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a big shot that misses.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Markovic!
Markovic takes a swing at Skrumbo 's ribcage but misses.
Skrumbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markovic drops his hands momentarily and Skrumbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skrumbo moves away.#T2#
Skrumbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skrumbo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skrumbo staying out of range there.
Markovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skrumbo . Skrumbo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skrumbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Markovic.
Markovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Markovic defending well as Skrumbo loads up on a big left hand.
Skrumbo checks a low kick from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a leg kick.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoran Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrumbo throws a wild body kick that Markovic sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Markovic misses
and Skrumbo counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Markovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skrumbo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Markovic connects with the punch.
Markovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skrumbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Skrumbo 's shoulder, as Skrumbo tries to avoid the shot.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbo looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Skrumbo tries to score with a low kick but Markovic moves his leg out of the way.
Markovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skrumbo slips under a jab from Markovic.
Skrumbo misses with a low kick.
Skrumbo thuds a left hand into Markovic's body.
Markovic walks into a straight right hand from Skrumbo .
Markovic throws a sloppy head kick and Skrumbo moves out of range easily.
Skrumbo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic scores with a leg kick.
Markovic jabs at Skrumbo 's body.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Skrumbo checks a low kick from Markovic.
A low kick from Markovic misses
and Skrumbo counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Markovic.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markovic.
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Markovic misses the jab.
Skrumbo throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skrumbo looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Skrumbo throws a leg kick but Markovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Markovic misses its target.
Markovic slips a jab from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Skrumbo misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Da Skrumbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Markovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Skrumbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick from Markovic lands but Skrumbo takes it in his stride.
Skrumbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skrumbo throws out a powerful jab.
Markovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Skrumbo flicks out a counter leg kick but Markovic steps away.
Markovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Markovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Skrumbo loads up on a big right hand but Markovic slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Markovic misses its target.
Markovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrumbo wants to land a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic cracks the inside of Skrumbo 's front leg.
Skrumbo scores with a nice head shot.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Markovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Markovic is rocked!
Markovic checks the leg kick.
Oh Markovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skrumbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Markovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Skrumbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skrumbo . Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skrumbo blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Skrumbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Skrumbo tries to land a leg kick but Markovic saw it coming and moves away.
Skrumbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skrumbo moves away.
Skrumbo throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skrumbo ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Skrumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbo .
Donk. Markovic catches Skrumbo right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Skrumbo tries to work over Markovic's front leg with a kick but Markovic checks it.
Skrumbo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skrumbo 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skrumbo . That did some damage!
Skrumbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Markovic has time to react.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrumbo manages to avoid it.
Markovic misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Markovic misses.
A jab lands there for Skrumbo .
Markovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skrumbo s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Skrumbo misses.
Skrumbo with a jab.
Skrumbo throws a leg kick but Markovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Markovic as he checks the leg kick.
Skrumbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markovic.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo blocks the body kick.
Skrumbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Markovic.
Markovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Skrumbo .
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Markovic. Skrumbo shrugs it off though.
Markovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skrumbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skrumbo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Skrumbo misses with a straight right.
Markovic lands a front kick.#T4#
Markovic misses with a hook. Skrumbo ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Skrumbo works the jab nicely.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbo scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skrumbo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Markovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Markovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skrumbo .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markovic.
Skrumbo slips under a jab from Markovic.
Skrumbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Markovic misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Skrumbo misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Da Skrumbo .
Well Skrumbo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Skrumbo !
After winning the bout, Da Skrumbo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Ascension 1109
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brewer closes the distance and clinches.
Markovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Markovic pushes Brewer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Markovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brewers head.
Brewer blocks a body shot from Markovic.
Markovic misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Brewer breaks from the clinch.
Brewer throws a leg kick that misses.
Brewer shoots in looking for a takedown but Markovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brewer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brewer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Brewer sees coming a mile off.
Markovic connects with a single shot there.
Markovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brewer takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Brewer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Markovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer with the counter takedown but Markovic avoids it easily.
Brewer throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Markovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brewer tries a head kick but it misses.
Brewer thows a body kick. Markovic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Markovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brewer checks it well.
Brewer throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Brewer's head.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick from Brewer.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brewer.
Markovic cracks Brewer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Markovic slips a jab and a cross from Brewer.
Brewer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Markovic is looking to wear down Brewer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brewer lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
Brewer takes one to the side of the head.
Brewer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markovic.
Brewer throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.#T2#
Brewer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Brewer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Brewer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Markovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brewer somewhat.
Zoran Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kk Brewer.
Brewer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markovic misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Markovic tries to throw a body punch but Brewer avoids it by throwing Markovic back against the cage.
Brewer blocks an uppercut.
Brewer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brewer working aggressively here.
Markovic has a couple of punches blocked by Brewer.
Markovic is pressed up against the cage. Brewer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markovic down to the mat. Markovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markovic works the jab nicely.#T3#
Brewer misses with a straight right.
A jab from Markovic finds it's way through Brewer's defenses.
Brewer keeps Markovic at a distance using the push kick.
Markovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brewer avoids a kick to the body.
Brewer unleashes a big counter combination but Markovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brewer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Brewer.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a double jab.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brewer tries to land a leg kick but Markovic saw it coming and moves away.
Markovic sizes up Brewer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Brewer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brewer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brewer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markovic checks it well.
Brewer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Markovic. That did some damage!
Brewer lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic avoids a kick to the body.
Brewer is looking to clinch but Markovic is avoiding it.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Markovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Brewer misses with a body kick.
Markovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Brewer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Brewer wants to clinch up but Markovic keeps it at a distance.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewer.
Brewer has a takedown stuffed.
Markovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brewer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brewer looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Markovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brewer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Markovic dodges the punch combination from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a body shot.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brewer's calf.
Markovic cracks Brewer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brewer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markovic checks it well.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch but Markovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brewer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Brewer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Brewer is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic dominated that round.
That's time! Markovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good work by Markovic as he checks the leg kick.
Markovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markovic throws a shot to the body.
Brewer avoids a kick to the body.
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brewer doesn't seem bothered though.
Zoran Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brewer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brewer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markovic. Markovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Brewer throws a sloppy head kick and Markovic moves out of range easily.
Markovic lands a really nice looking cross but Brewer seems unphased.
Markovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brewer can do to turn this around?
Brewer scores with a push kick.
Markovic swings for the body but Brewer moves out of range.
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!
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Brewer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Markovic.
Brewer connects with a looping right hand.
Markovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brewer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Markovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brewer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Markovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brewer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brewer throws a front kick aimed at Markovic's knee but Markovic avoids it well.
Markovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brewer works over Markovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Brewer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Markovic works the jab nicely.
Brewer goes for a double leg but Markovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markovic continues to drive forward.
Markovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brewer. That did some damage!
Brewer lands a glancing blow to the side of Markovic's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic connects with a leg kick. Brewer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brewer swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Brewer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brewer misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Markovic connects with a leg kick. Brewer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Brewer.
Markovic lands a nice shot that snaps Brewer's head back.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Brewer throws a hook but Markovic avoids it easily.
Brewer misses with a two punch combination.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Brewer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Markovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Brewer.
Markovic checks a low kick from Brewer.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Brewer looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Brewer.
#T3#
Markovic lands a leg kick that knocks Brewer off balance momentarily.
Markovic tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brewer! But no joy.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Markovic misses its target.
Brewer thumps Markovic with a low kick.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Brewer looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
Brewer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brewer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Markovic scores with a nice strike.
Brewer tries to clinch up.
Markovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brewer counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Brewer.
A head kick misses from Brewer. #TD2#
Brewer scores with a takedown into Markovic's guard.
Brewer is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brewer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brewer throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Markovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Markovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Markovic wants to get up but he can't break Brewer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brewer working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer has a closed guard, preventing Markovic from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brewer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brewer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markovic on the side of the head.
Markovic lands with an overhand left.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Markovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brewer.
Brewer checks the leg kick.
Markovic throws the kick towards the body but Brewer avoids it.
Brewer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brewer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Markovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Markovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Brewer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brewer misses with a left hand
and Markovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Brewer is rocked!
Markovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Markovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brewer fails to land with a series of punches.
Brewer shoots in and drives through. Markovic sprawls well.
Brewer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markovic keeps Brewer at a distance using the push kick.
Brewer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brewer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic throws a push kick but Brewer slaps the foot to one side.
Brewer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brewer throws an off balance right hand
and Markovic counters with a left to the body.
A leg kick checked by Markovic.
Brewer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markovic. That one must have hurt.
Markovic lands a nice shot that snaps Brewer's head back.
Markovic scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer walks into a straight right hand from Markovic.
Brewer is still on wobbly legs! Can Markovic finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Markovic.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Brewer seems to have recovered his senses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markovic, right into the meat.
Brewer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Brewer off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Brewer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brewer misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kk Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brewer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Markovic's calf.
Markovic scores with a leg kick.
Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Markovic cracks Brewer with an open hand slap.
Brewer needs to keep his hands up - Markovic had a free shot at his head there.
Brewer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Markovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brewer just manages to avoid it.
Brewer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
Markovic thumps Brewer with a low kick.
Markovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Markovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markovic.
Some wild striking there from Brewer.
#T3#
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Markovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brewer lands a high kick!
Markovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brewer takes a step back to recover.
Markovic cracks Brewer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Brewer's body. Brewer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brewer throws a head kick but Markovic moves out of range.
Brewer throws a lazy uppercut
and Markovic counters with a solid body kick.
Brewer takes one to the chin there.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brewer. That did some damage!
A jab lands there for Markovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic thumps Brewer with a low kick.
Brewer walks into a straight right hand from Markovic.
Brewer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Brewer throws a big shot that misses.
Markovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brewer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Markovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Markovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brewer takes one on the button.
Brewer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
Brewer is looking to slow Markovic down with leg kicks.
Markovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Markovic connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Markovic.
Markovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markovic as he jumps to the side.
Zoran Markovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zoran Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kk Brewer.
Markovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brewer throws a low kick, looking for Markovic's leg but Markovic calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
A relieved looking Zoran Markovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Ascension 1029
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Markovic tries to sprawl but Cox drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Markovic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown but Markovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Markovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Markovic defending well as Cox loads up on a big left hand.
Cox misses with a double jab
and Markovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Cox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic jabs Cox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Cox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Markovic's guard.
Cox wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Markovic wants to control but Cox passes easily into half guard.
Markovic is trying to stand back up but Cox is controlling him
Cox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Markovic is trying to stand up here but Cox is controlling him well.
Cox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Markovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Markovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cox is nestled in close to Markovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cox 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.
Cox working the head and body with strikes.
Cox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Cox is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Cox is thwarting Markovic's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Markovic looking for submissions off his back.
Cox stops Markovic from getting back to his feet.
Markovic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Markovic is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cox is tapping! Great win for Markovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zoran Markovic!
Zoran Markovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Ascension 101
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Skrumbo throws a leg kick but Markovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Markovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skrumbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skrumbo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skrumbo looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skrumbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Skrumbo 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skrumbo scrambles back to his feet.
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skrumbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markovic with a hook.
Skrumbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrumbo 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markovic under the eye.
Markovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Skrumbo sees coming a mile off.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Markovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Markovic lands with a shot to the body.
Markovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Markovic misses with a kick to the body.
Skrumbo lunges at Markovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markovic's hand.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic throws a body punch but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo thumps Markovic with a low kick.
Markovic swings for the body but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo lands a jab to the head.
Skrumbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skrumbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Markovic.
Skrumbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markovic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Skrumbo scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrumbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skrumbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
A cross from Skrumbo lands.
Skrumbo looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Markovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Markovic moves out of range as Skrumbo strikes.
Markovic misses with the combination.
Skrumbo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markovic. That one must have hurt.
Skrumbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skrumbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skrumbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Skrumbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skrumbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic throws a body punch but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Skrumbo needs to keep his hands up - Markovic had a free shot at his head there.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skrumbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skrumbo swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
And Markovic counters with a quick kick to the body but Skrumbo blocks it.
Skrumbo cracks Markovic with a good jab.
Markovic blocks a jab.
Skrumbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skrumbo 's corner calls for a 1-2. Skrumbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skrumbo tries to bum rush Markovic with a series of wild strikes but Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic lands a really nice looking cross but Skrumbo seems unphased.
#T4#
Markovic throws a sloppy head kick and Skrumbo moves out of range easily.
Skrumbo walks into a jab.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Skrumbo .
Markovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skrumbo looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Skrumbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Markovic.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Skrumbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Skrumbo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skrumbo tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic throws the left hand but Skrumbo avoids the punch easily.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Skrumbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Da Skrumbo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Markovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skrumbo tries to move into range but Markovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skrumbo with a jab.
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.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Markovic checks a low kick from Skrumbo .
Markovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skrumbo .
Markovic misses with a kick to the body
and Skrumbo counters with a nice body shot.
Markovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skrumbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skrumbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skrumbo checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
A quick step to the side and Markovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markovic. That's going to slow Skrumbo down.
Markovic misses with a leg kick
and Skrumbo counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Skrumbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Markovic with a body shot.
Skrumbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markovic on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrumbo throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.#T1#
Skrumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Skrumbo 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Da Skrumbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Markovic lands a jab to the head.
Markovic looks to throw a body kick
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skrumbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Skrumbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skrumbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Markovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skrumbo . Skrumbo obviously looking to wear him down.
Markovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skrumbo at a distance.
Markovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Markovic. Skrumbo shrugs it off though.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skrumbo on the side of the head. #T2#
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!
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Skrumbo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skrumbo throws out a counter right but Markovic avoids it with no problem.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Skrumbo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Markovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markovic scores with a hook to the body. Skrumbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markovic checks a leg kick.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Markovic is looking to slow Skrumbo down with leg kicks.
Skrumbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Skrumbo misses with a straight left.
Skrumbo misses the jab.
Markovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo blocks a jab.#T3#
Skrumbo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markovic.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skrumbo checks a low kick from Markovic.
Markovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Skrumbo moves away and avoids it.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Markovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skrumbo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skrumbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markovic. Markovic obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markovic. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrumbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markovic.
A jab from Skrumbo misses.
Skrumbo looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Skrumbo throws a low kick, looking for Markovic's leg but Markovic calmly moves out of range.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Skrumbo moves away and avoids it.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Skrumbo 's head but Skrumbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skrumbo , right into the meat.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
Skrumbo scores with a hook.
Skrumbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Markovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skrumbo 's sensitive parts.
Markovic scores with a hook.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Markovic checks a low kick from Skrumbo .
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skrumbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Skrumbo drops his hands momentarily and Markovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Skrumbo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Skrumbo 's head.
Markovic blocks a jab.
Skrumbo defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skrumbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Skrumbo .
Markovic lands a nice shot that snaps Skrumbo 's head back.
Skrumbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skrumbo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Markovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skrumbo feints a counter leg kick.
Skrumbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Skrumbo misses.
Skrumbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skrumbo .
A shot to the body from Markovic misses
and Skrumbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Markovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Markovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skrumbo throws a front kick aimed at Markovic's knee but Markovic avoids it well.
Skrumbo throws a chopping leg kick but Markovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donk. Markovic catches Skrumbo right on the button with a cross.
Markovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrumbo manages to avoid it.
Markovic backing away here, and Skrumbo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Skrumbo .
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Skrumbo manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic misses with a wild combination.
Markovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skrumbo on the side of the head.
Markovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbo is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skrumbo ! But no joy.
Skrumbo lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
Skrumbo misses with a hook.
Markovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skrumbo throws out the jab.
Markovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skrumbo 's sensitive parts.
Skrumbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skrumbo defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Skrumbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skrumbo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Markovic.
Markovic slips a straight right by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Skrumbo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skrumbo is out of range and Markovic settles back down.
Skrumbo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Markovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markovic checks a low kick from Skrumbo .
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skrumbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markovic.
Skrumbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skrumbo walks into a jab.
Skrumbo slips a straight right by Markovic.
Markovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skrumbo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Markovic counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Markovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skrumbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Skrumbo . Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skrumbo slips a straight right by Markovic.
Markovic throws a push kick but Skrumbo slaps the foot to one side.
Skrumbo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skrumbo slips a straight right by Markovic.
Skrumbo takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markovic checks the leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Skrumbo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Markovic has got the better of the exchanges.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Skrumbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Skrumbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skrumbo moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Markovic delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Skrumbo scores with a spinning back kick!
Skrumbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skrumbo connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Skrumbo catches Markovic right on the button with a cross.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skrumbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Skrumbo lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
Skrumbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skrumbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markovic, right into the meat.
#T1#
Skrumbo throws a leg kick that misses.
Skrumbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Skrumbo scores with a punch to the head.
Skrumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Skrumbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skrumbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Skrumbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut
and Markovic counters with a good low kick that Skrumbo was not able to check.
Markovic slips a straight right by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skrumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Skrumbo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Markovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Skrumbo moves away and avoids it.
Markovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrumbo avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Markovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Markovic misses
and Skrumbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skrumbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skrumbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
Skrumbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markovic throws a push kick but Skrumbo slaps the foot to one side.
Skrumbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Markovic scores with a jab to the head.
Skrumbo throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Markovic - just one landing.
Skrumbo lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Markovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markovic delivers a nice body kick.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Skrumbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Skrumbo lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Markovic throws a head kick but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Markovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skrumbo doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Markovic swings for the body but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skrumbo .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic blocks a jab.
Markovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skrumbo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skrumbo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body
and Skrumbo counters with a straight right hand.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markovic.
An inside leg kick lands from Markovic.
A jab from Markovic finds it's way through Skrumbo 's defenses.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic slips a straight right by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Markovic is out of range and Skrumbo settles back down.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic had his way with Da Skrumbo in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
A jab from Skrumbo finds it's way through Markovic's defenses.
The fighters circling - Skrumbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Skrumbo finds it's target.
An inside leg kick from Skrumbo misses.
Markovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skrumbo misses with a looping right.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbo .
Jab from Markovic.
Skrumbo 's corner calls for a 1-2. Skrumbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markovic blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Skrumbo 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markovic under the eye.
Markovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skrumbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skrumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Skrumbo moves forwards but Markovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Markovic.
Skrumbo lands a nice hook to Markovic's body. Markovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Skrumbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Skrumbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skrumbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skrumbo ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skrumbo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Da Skrumbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skrumbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skrumbo scores with a punch to the head.
Skrumbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skrumbo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markovic.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses.
Markovic misses with a shot to the body
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
Markovic tries to land a leg kick but Skrumbo saw it coming and moves away.
Skrumbo missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Skrumbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skrumbo checks a leg kick.
Markovic misses with a body punch
and Skrumbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Markovic thinking.
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Skrumbo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skrumbo 's calf.#T3#
Skrumbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markovic on the side of the head.
Markovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skrumbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Markovic's head.
Skrumbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Markovic is rocked!
Skrumbo blocks the body kick.
Skrumbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Oh Markovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skrumbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Markovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Skrumbo sees coming a mile off.#KD2#
Skrumbo cracks Markovic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Markovic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Skrumbo finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skrumbo counters with a right hand from hell and Markovic is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Da Skrumbo !
Da Skrumbo is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Da Skrumbo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Taphorn dips to his left and cracks Markovic with an uppercut!
Taphorn slips under a jab.
Markovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taphorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taphorn misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Taphorn moves into range and clinches up with Markovic.
Taphorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taphorn's efforts to push away.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Taphorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taphorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Taphorn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markovic.
Taphorn has a couple of punches blocked by Markovic.
Taphorn misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Taphorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markovic misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Markovic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markovic.
Taphorn is trying to break free.
Taphorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Taphorn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Markovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn takes a shot to the head.
Markovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Taphorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taphorn's elbow. #T2#
Markovic throws a head punch that misses.
Markovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markovic misses with a body punch.
Taphorn gets through Markovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn working hard to break the clinch.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Taphorn.
Come on Taphorn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Taphorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taphorn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markovic or not.
Taphorn lands a body shot.
Markovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn working hard to break the clinch.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Taphorn.
Markovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taphorn backwards. #T3#
Taphorn is trying to stall.
Markovic has a couple of punches blocked by Taphorn.
Taphorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taphorn tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taphorn is trying to break the clinch but Markovic has him pressed against the cage.
Markovic gets through Taphorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn looking to stall.
Taphorn tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markovic lands a left hand.
Taphorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taphorn blocks an uppercut.
Markovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taphorn misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A short right from Taphorn.
Taphorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taphorn misses with a punch to the body.
Taphorn can't find room to land a body shot as Markovic controls the action.
Taphorn misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic working aggressively here.
Taphorn stalling in the clinch but Markovic improves position.
Markovic wants to stall.
Taphorn can't break the clinch.
Markovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markovic misses with a punch on the 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!
Markovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Taphorn.
Taphorn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Markovic tries a body shot but Taphorn blocks it.
Taphorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Markovic.
Taphorn misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab, jab by Taphorn - just one landing.
Taphorn throws a combination that misses
and Markovic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taphorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Taphorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
That kick from Markovic tenderised Taphorn's leg. Taphorn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taphorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Taphorn throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Taphorn.
Taphorn throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Taphorn misses with a leg kick.
Markovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Taphorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markovic lands a jab to Taphorn's midsection.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic blocks a leg kick.
Taphorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taphorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Markovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Markovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Taphorn.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taphorn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taphorn missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taphorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Taphorn moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Taphorn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab by Markovic.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markovic but Markovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taphorn misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Markovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Markovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Taphorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taphorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taphorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic cracks a nice hook into Taphorn's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taphorn.
Taphorn wants to clinch up but Markovic keeps it at a distance.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Taphorn in the body.
Taphorn lands a jab to the nose.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taphorn.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Taphorn saw that one coming.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
Taphorn is looking for the big counter here.
Taphorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Taphorn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taphorn throws a big shot that misses.
Zoran Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Markovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Taphorn's body. Taphorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taphorn tries to clinch but Markovic is having none of it. #T3#
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taphorn checks a leg kick nicely.
Taphorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic misses the body punch
and Taphorn counters with a left and a right that stings Markovic.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taphorn.
Markovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taphorn's head backwards.
Markovic wants to slow Taphorn down by chopping away at his legs.
Taphorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Taphorn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Markovic!
Markovic checks a low kick from Taphorn.
It looked like Markovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taphorn.
Markovic lands with a shot to the body.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taphorn's calf.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Taphorn.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taphorn. That did some damage!
Markovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taphorn.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taphorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Taphorn moved away.
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Taphorn.
A chopping leg kick lands by Markovic.
Taphorn wants to land a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
Taphorn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markovic's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Taphorn sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Markovic misses.
Taphorn scores with a nice right hand.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Markovic is looking to chop away at Taphorn's legs.
Taphorn throws out a counter right but Markovic avoids it with no problem.
Taphorn blocks a jab.
Taphorn throws a chopping leg kick but Markovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Taphorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markovic is looking to wear down Taphorn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Taphorn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taphorn flicks out a counter leg kick but Markovic steps away.
Taphorn misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taphorn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Markovic throws a push kick but Taphorn slaps the foot to one side.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taphorn avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Taphorn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Taphorn.
Markovic throws a leg kick
and Taphorn counters with a nice leg kick.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Markovic swings for the body but Taphorn moves out of range.
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taphorn doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Markovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markovic throws a low kick but Taphorn moves out of range easily.
Markovic scores with a jab to the head.
Taphorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taphorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Taphorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taphorn's hands.
Taphorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic thuds his shin into the meat of Taphorn's side.
Markovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taphorn. #TD2#
Taphorn drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Markovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taphorn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taphorn trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Taphorn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
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!#ES#
Markovic pushes Taphorn off and gets back to his feet.
Taphorn throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
Markovic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Taphorn moves away and avoids it.
Taphorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taphorn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taphorn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taphorn misses with a two punch combination.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Markovic misses.
Markovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Taphorn tries to land a leg kick but Markovic saw it coming and moves away.
Taphorn cracks Markovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Markovic sizes up Taphorn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
A low kick from Taphorn misses
and Taphorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taphorn tries a low kick but Markovic avoids it.
Taphorn walks into a stiff left hand from Markovic.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Taphorn!
A leg kick checked by Taphorn.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Taphorn tries to land a leg kick but Markovic saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Taphorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taphorn scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Taphorn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
Taphorn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
Taphorn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markovic under the eye.
Taphorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taphorn's calf.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Taphorn misses.
Taphorn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taphorn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Markovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taphorn can do to turn this around?
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Markovic misses.
Taphorn throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic is looking to slow Taphorn down with leg kicks.
Markovic blocks the body kick.
Markovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taphorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Taphorn throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic scores with a shot to the body.
Taphorn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taphorn throws a low kick but Markovic avoids it.
Taphorn misses with a right hand
and Markovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Taphorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A slow jab from Taphorn misses its intended target.
Markovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taphorn's calf.
Taphorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Taphorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Taphorn.
Taphorn moves away from the strike by Markovic.
Markovic lands a front kick.
Taphorn slips a straight right by Markovic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taphorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taphorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Markovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Markovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taphorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taphorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic is looking to counter punch.
Taphorn ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Markovic stuns Taphorn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taphorn moves away.
That kick from Taphorn tenderised Markovic's leg. Markovic is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Taphorn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taphorn wants to take a breather but Markovic is having none of it.
Markovic moves into full guard.
Taphorn wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving. #T2#
Taphorn forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Markovic has one foot on Taphorn's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Taphorn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markovic in his tracks.
Markovic throws the kick towards the body but Taphorn avoids it.
It seemed like Taphorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taphorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Taphorn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taphorn.
Taphorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic misses with a leg kick.
Markovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taphorn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Markovic - that will leave a mark!
Taphorn throws a body kick that misses.
Taphorn needs to keep his hands up - Markovic had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Markovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taphorn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taphorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taphorn checks a leg kick.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Taphorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taphorn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taphorn cracks Markovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taphorn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taphorn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Markovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taphorn ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Taphorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
Taphorn lands with a right hand.
Markovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Taphorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taphorn takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Taphorn shrugs it off.
Markovic lands with a straight right. Taphorn didn't see that one coming.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Taphorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taphorn throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Markovic tenderised Taphorn's leg. Taphorn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taphorn ducks right into an uppercut from Markovic.
Markovic staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Jab, jab by Markovic - just one landing.
Markovic swings widly with a right hand
letting Taphorn counter with a right hand.
Taphorn misses with a hook.
Taphorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic had his way with Peter Taphorn in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taphorn. Markovic shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Taphorn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Markovic to the ground. Taphorn is now in Markovic's guard.
Taphorn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taphorn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Markovic scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Markovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taphorn throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Markovic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taphorn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Markovic's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taphorn.
Markovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taphorn.
Taphorn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Taphorn wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Markovic is trying to control the position but Taphorn postures up.
Markovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zoran Markovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taphorn postures up and lands a big shot to Markovic's brow. #SUB2#
Taphorn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Markovic dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Markovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Taphorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Taphorn working for a triangle but Markovic defends it easily.
#T2##SU#
Markovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Markovic misses with a hook
and Taphorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Taphorn throws a hook but Markovic avoids it easily.
Taphorn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taphorn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taphorn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Markovic swings for the body but Taphorn moves out of range.
Taphorn misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Taphorn throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.
Taphorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Taphorn.
Markovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Markovic cracks the inside of Taphorn's front leg.
Taphorn throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Markovic.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Peter Taphorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markovic staying out of range there.
Markovic throws a sloppy head kick and Taphorn moves out of range easily.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Taphorn throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
Taphorn throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Markovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Markovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taphorn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Markovic feints and then cracks Taphorn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taphorn down.
Markovic takes a swing at Taphorn's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taphorn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Taphorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taphorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taphorn misses with a looping left.
Markovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markovic thows a body kick. Taphorn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses.
Zoran Markovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taphorn throws out the jab.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taphorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Markovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
Zoran Markovic is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Zoran Markovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MFN 338: Mangrove v. Scouser 2
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markovic pinned against the cage. Markovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Markovic keeps Dall at a distance using the push kick.
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markovic.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dall!
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Dall misses with a straight left.
Dall throws a push kick but Markovic slaps the foot to one side.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Dall.
#TD2#
Dall scores with a takedown into Markovic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markovic pulls Dall in to control the position.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Dall wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Dall won't allow Markovic to sweep him here.
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Markovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Markovic is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Markovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall.
Dall is looking to advance position but Markovic won't allow it.
Dall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Markovic defends it well. #T3#
Dall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Markovic is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard.
Markovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
Dall wants to take a breather but Markovic is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dall misses with a hook
and Markovic counters with a low kick, right behind Dall 's knee.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Markovic throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dall misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markovic slips under a jab from Dall.
Markovic cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Dall feints and then cracks Markovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markovic down.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
A clash of legs there as Markovic blocks the low kick.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Markovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Markovic tries to avoid it.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markovic digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Markovic defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Dall has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Markovic's head backwards.
Markovic stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
Markovic is looking to wear down Dall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Markovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markovic but Markovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markovic is looking to chop away at Dall's legs.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dall on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Markovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Markovic tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Dall just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarkovic.
Dall cracks a nice hook into Markovic's ribs.
Zoran Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Markovic throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Dall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall lands a high kick!
Dall moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Dall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Markovic defends well and Dall ends up having to push Markovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Markovic slips a straight right by Dall.
Good standup being displayed there by Markovic as he connects with a hook.
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!
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Markovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markovic misses with a shot to the body
and Dall counters with a nice kick to the body.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markovic delivers a nice body kick.
Markovic tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Markovic throws out a leg kick but Dall moves out of range and Markovic only half commits.
Dall misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic throws a head kick that Dall semi-blocks.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Markovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.
#T3#
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Markovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Dall looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Markovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Dall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheers as Markovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall doesn't seem phased though.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Markovic. That snapped Dall's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Markovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dall checks it well.
Dall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markovic lunges at Dall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall's hand.
Dall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markovic.
As Dall backs away, Markovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into Markovic's guard.#ES#
Markovic pushes Dall off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dall throws a head kick but Markovic moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markovic.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Markovic cracks Dall with a good jab.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
Dall fakes the leg kick and cracks Markovic in the body.
Dall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markovic.
Markovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Markovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Markovic misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Markovic lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Markovic. That snapped Dall's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic scores with a kick to the body.
Markovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Dall fails to land with a series of punches.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Markovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Markovic cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
Dall darts in looking for a takedown but Markovic gets double underhooks and turns Dall into the cage.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall misses with a low kick as Markovic jumps back.
Dall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Markovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDall.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bastyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Crunch! Markovic slams his shin into Dall's torso.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markovic stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic lands with a shot to the body.
Markovic scores with a push kick.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Markovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!#T3#
Dall shoots in but Markovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zoran Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dall is looking to chop away at Markovic's legs.
Markovic lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Dall's body. Dall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Markovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markovic.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markovic.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.#T4#
Markovic scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Dall.
Markovic cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Markovic.
Markovic lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
Markovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markovic jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Dall.
Markovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markovic's waist but Markovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dall off to one side.
Dall sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zoran Markovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markovic is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Markovic had a free shot at his head there.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
After winning the bout, Zoran Markovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MFN 332: Same Day Fun
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Aas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Markovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Aas catches Markovic right on the button with a cross.
Markovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Markovic throws the left hand but Aas avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Aas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aas.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aas scores with a punch to the head.
Aas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markovic.
Markovic tries to work over Aas's front leg with a kick but Aas checks it.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aas moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Aas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markovic.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Markovic misses
enabling Aas to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Markovic checks a leg kick.
Markovic feints a counter leg kick.
Markovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Aas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aas missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Aas's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aas.
Aas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Markovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Aas.
Aas throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markovic.
Markovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aas. Aas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aas loads up on a big right hand but Markovic slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Aas misses the target.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Aas.
Aas is looking to land body kicks.
We've been informed that Markovic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Markovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aas misses with a hook.
Markovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Aas in the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aas misses with a looping right.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Aas saw that one coming.
Aas blocks a head kick by Markovic.
Aas avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Aas looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
Aas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Aas throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Markovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Markovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Markovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Aas.
Aas misses with a straight left. #CL#
Aas has Markovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Markovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aas takes a shot to the head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aas.
Aas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Markovic avoids it.
Markovic misses with a body punch.
Markovic avoiding damage as Aas throws knees to the body.
Aas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aas misses with a punch on the inside.
Markovic works on Aas's body with a couple of short punches.
Markovic managing to block the knees to the body from Aas.
Markovic tries a body shot but Aas blocks it.
Aas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aas misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aas.
Markovic avoiding damage as Aas throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Aas fails to land.
Markovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Aas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aas misses with some punches.
Aas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Markovic avoids it.
Aas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aas working aggressively here.
Aas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Markovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aas lands a left hand.
Aas gets through Markovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Markovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Markovic is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aas has a couple of punches blocked by Markovic.
Aas blocking some punches.
Aas lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Aas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Aas's head.
Aas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Markovic has time to react.
Aas scores with a kick to the body.
Markovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aas moves in looking to clinch but Markovic pushes him off.
A big left from Aas misses.
Markovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aas avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Aas.
Aas tries to close the distance and clinch but Markovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Aas rushes Markovic and presses him up against the cage.
Markovic working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Aas.
Aas blocks an uppercut.
Aas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aslak Aas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aas tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
Aas trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Aas as the two fighters clinch.
Markovic is working Aas over against the cage.
Aas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aas throws a punch but it's blocked by Markovic. #BC2#
Markovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aas looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
Markovic swinging wildly here.
Aas fakes the leg kick and cracks Markovic in the body.
Markovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aas.
Markovic misses with a body shot
and Aas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markovic throws a jab when Aas was well out of range.
Markovic keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Aas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aas moves out of range of the body kick.
Aas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Markovic thuds a left hand into Aas's body.#T2#
Aas misses with a looping right.
Aslak Aas is winning the standup battle so far.
Markovic avoids a kick to the body.
Markovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aas. Aas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aas throws a sloppy head kick and Markovic moves out of range easily.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Aas.
A jab from Markovic does it's job there.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Markovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Markovic.
Aas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aas throws out a loose jab but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Markovic takes a swing at Aas's ribcage but misses.
Aas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aas wants to clinch.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aas moves away.
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic cracks Aas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Markovic thuds his shin into the meat of Aas's side.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Aas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Aas coming out on top.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markovic.
Markovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aas with a nice cross.
Aas wants to clinch.#T4#
Aas drops his hands momentarily and Markovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic slips a jab from Aas.
Aas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aas looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markovic slips under a jab from Aas.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Aas misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markovic.
Aas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aas throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
Aas takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Markovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Aas misses the target.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zoran Markovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Markovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aas scores with the left hand. Markovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Markovic tried to score with a low kick but Aas checks it.
A big left from Aas misses.
Aas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Aas.
Markovic throws a shot to the body.
Markovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aas manages to avoid it.
Markovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aas throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Markovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aas. Aas obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Aas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markovic. Markovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Markovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Markovic throws a hook but Aas avoids it easily.
Aas misses with a looping right.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses
enabling Aas to counter with a crisp jab.
Aas loads up on a big right hand but Markovic slips the punch.
Aas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markovic. Markovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aas cracks Markovic with an open hand slap.
Aas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Markovic scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Aas moves forwards but Markovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Markovic lands a leg kick that knocks Aas off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Aas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Aas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Aas lands with a light punch inside.
Markovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aass head.
Still in the clinch, Aas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aas is leaning against Markovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markovic tries to throw a body punch but Aas avoids it by throwing Markovic back against the cage.
Aas missing with knees to the body.
Aas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Markovic is defending well for now.
Aas misses with some punches.
Aas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Markovic avoids it.
Markovic misses with the head strike.
Markovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Markovic.
Markovic working aggressively here.
#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Aas.
Aas tries a knee to the head but Markovic blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
Markovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Markovic.
Still in the clinch, Aas scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Markovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aas. That did some damage!
Markovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aas.
Markovic lands with a nice combination. Aas backs away looking to recover.
Markovic tries to move into range but Aas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markovic throws a body punch but Aas moves out of range. #T4#
Aas throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Markovic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Markovic misses with a hook. Aas ducked under it nicely.
Aas throws a sloppy body shot
and Markovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Markovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aas.
Markovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aas with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markovic, right into the meat.
Aas scores with a punch to the head.
Aas cracks Markovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aas looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic scores with a leg kick.
Aas throws out a leg kick but Markovic moves out of range and Aas only half commits.
Aas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aas with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aas tries to land a front kick but Markovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Aas misses its intended target.
Markovic throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Aas to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslak Aas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslak Aas!
Aslak Aas managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160, into his post fight interview.
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MFN 327: The Uncle Lar Special
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Bergfried tries to work over Markovic's front leg with a kick but Markovic checks it.
Bergfried moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bergfried has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bergfried and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Markovic lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body
and Bergfried counters with a straight right hand.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Markovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bergfried.
Bergfried lands a jab to Markovic's midsection.
Markovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bergfried moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Markovic scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bergfried tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bergfried lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Bergfried looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Bergfried there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markovic misses with a combination
and Bergfried counters with a left to the body.
Bergfried cracks the inside of Markovic's front leg.
Markovic slips under a jab from Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergfried thows a body kick. Markovic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bergfried works the jab nicely.
Bergfried takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Bergfried swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic throws a low kick, looking for Bergfried's leg but Bergfried calmly moves out of range.
Markovic tried to score with a low kick but Bergfried checks it.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic throws a push kick but Bergfried slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Bergfried's head coaches at [LOD]Berlin Giants that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy body kick from Markovic
and Bergfried counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bergfried, right into the meat.
Bergfried scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markovic.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bergfried crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Markovic - the referee stops the clock and Bergfried gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Markovic. Bergfried manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Markovic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic tries a low kick but Bergfried avoids it.
Bergfried moves out of range of the body kick.
Bergfried ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Bergfried was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markovic.
Markovic takes a swing at Bergfried's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Markovic.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses.
Bergfried lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markovic.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Bergfried keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
Nice uppercut there from Markovic.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Bergfried saw that one coming. #T3#
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Markovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Markovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markovic sizes up Bergfried with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bergfried chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Bergfried chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic scores with the left hand. Bergfried knows he should have avoided that one.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Bergfried misses its intended target.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bergfried lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bergfried doesn't seem bothered though.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
Markovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Bergfried is wise to it.
Markovic connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Bergfried keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bergfried blocks the body kick.
Bergfried appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bergfried throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bergfried works Markovic's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Markovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Markovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Markovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic takes a swing at Bergfried's ribcage but misses.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Bergfried moved away.
Markovic lands a head shot.
Bergfried drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Bergfried saw that one coming.
A jab from Bergfried misses.
Markovic lands a head shot.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Markovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Bergfried.
Markovic takes a swing at Bergfried's ribcage but misses.
Zoran Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markovic.
Markovic tries to land a leg kick but Bergfried saw it coming and moves away.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Markovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Bergfried takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bergfried might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bergfried throws a good cross that connects.
Markovic checks a leg kick.
Markovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Bergfried saw that one coming.
Bergfried is looking to counter punch.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body.
Bergfried checks a low kick from Markovic.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Bergfried.
Bergfried takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bergfried throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bergfried fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markovic keeps Bergfried at a distance using the push kick.
A big right from Bergfried misses.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergfried is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Markovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bergfried feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bergfried rather than just go for the knockout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Markovic.
Markovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bergfried tried to score with a low kick but Markovic checks it.
Markovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Markovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic connects with a body shot.#T2#
Markovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bergfried. Bergfried obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Markovic throws a lazy body kick
and Bergfried counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Bergfried finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Markovic checks a low kick from Bergfried.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markovic tries to land a leg kick but Bergfried saw it coming and moves away.
Bergfried jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bergfried misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Markovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergfried throws a low kick, looking for Markovic's leg but Markovic calmly moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Markovic!
Good work by Bergfried as he checks the leg kick.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bergfried with a nice cross.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Bergfried catches Markovic right on the button with a cross.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Bergfried moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bergfried looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Markovic misses.
Markovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bergfried cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bergfried cracks Markovic with an open hand slap.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Bergfried's body. Bergfried takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic checks a low kick from Bergfried.
Markovic swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
Jab by Bergfried.
Markovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bergfried checks a leg kick.
Markovic works Bergfried's body with a nice hook.
Bergfried tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markovic digs a good hook to Bergfried's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Markovic misses with a hook.#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Markovic - that will leave a mark!
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Markovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bergfried checks the leg kick.
Markovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Markovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Markovic throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
Bergfried throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Markovic counters with a low kick, right behind Bergfried 's knee.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Bergfried checks it.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic thuds his shin into the meat of Bergfried's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic lunges at Bergfried with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bergfried's hand.
Bergfried connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Bergfried steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bergfried stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Nice shot lands for Markovic.
Bergfried has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markovic.
Bergfried connects with a right hand. Markovic shakes it off.
Bergfried blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Markovic.
Markovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Bergfried counter with a right hand.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bergfried takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic thumps Bergfried with a low kick.
Markovic with a nice cross.
Bergfried is looking to score with low kicks.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Nice cross by Bergfried.
Bergfried scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markovic in his tracks.
Markovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Markovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bergfried moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Bergfried steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bergfried lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bergfried fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markovic.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bergfried.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Bergfried throws a big shot that misses.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bergfried.
Markovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bergfried will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Bergfried steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Bergfried scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bergfried throws a lazy body kick
and Markovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot.
Friedrich Bergfried has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Markovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bergfried has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bergfried and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bergfried.
Markovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried walks forward, straight into a front kick from Markovic.
Markovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bergfried connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markovic scrambles back to his feet.
Bergfried throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Markovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bergfried's sensitive parts.
Markovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No joy there for Markovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bergfried feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick from Markovic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bergfried.
Markovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bergfried. That did some damage!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Markovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bergfried - the referee stops the clock and Markovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bergfried. Markovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Markovic connects with the punch.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Markovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bergfried is able to avoid easily.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Markovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Markovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markovic lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Bergfried.
Markovic works Bergfried's body with a nice hook.
Markovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bergfried takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bergfried sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bergfried jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bergfried takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic is looking to chop away at Bergfried's legs.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bergfried's calf.#T4#
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bergfried finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Markovic connects with the punch.
Bergfried moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Markovic moved away.
Markovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bergfried takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic throws out a powerful jab.
Markovic moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Markovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergfried thows a leg kick but Markovic checks it
and Markovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Zoran Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bergfried takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bergfried looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Markovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Zoran Markovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MFN 322:Gravius v Mangrove Jr
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Uxxarest takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uxxarest tries to work over Markovic's front leg with a kick but Markovic checks it.
Uxxarest avoids a kick to the body.
Uxxarest fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uxxarest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uxxarest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uxxarest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Uxxarest steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Uxxarest moved away.
Uxxarest is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Markovic scores with a push kick.
Nice cross by Markovic.
Markovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Markovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Uxxarest in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markovic.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic thows a body kick. Uxxarest tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic works the jab nicely.
Markovic defending well as Uxxarest loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Uxxarest looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uxxarest on the side of the head.
Markovic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Uxxarest is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Markovic tries to land a body kick
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uxxarests jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uxxarest takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uxxarest misses with a head kick.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest moves away from the strike by Markovic.
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Uxxarest takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uxxarest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uxxarest misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uxxarest. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uxxarest drops his hands momentarily and Markovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uxxarest shoots in for a double leg but Markovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Markovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uxxarest momentarily.
Uxxarest throws a big shot that misses.
Uxxarest throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markovic on the side of the head. #T2#
Markovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Uxxarest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markovic moves forwards but Uxxarest connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Uxxarest throws a head kick but Markovic moves out of range.
Uxxarest stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uxxarest throws out the jab.
Uxxarest throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic takes a swing at Uxxarest's ribcage but misses.
Markovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Markovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uxxarest momentarily.
Uxxarest is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markovic.
Markovic throws a body punch but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Markovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uxxarest throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Uxxarest swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Uxxarest moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Markovic.#T3#
Uxxarest throws a leg kick but Markovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uxxarest tries to score with a low kick but Markovic moves his leg out of the way.
Markovic with a nice cross.
Uxxarest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Uxxarest.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markovic.
That kick from Markovic tenderised Uxxarest's leg. Uxxarest is trying to keep his angry face on.
Markovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Uxxarest had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Markovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Uxxarest swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Good work by Markovic as he checks the leg kick.
Uxxarest shoots in looking for a takedown. Markovic tries to sprawl out of it but Uxxarest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uxxarest misses with a two punch combination.
Markovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Markovic punishes Uxxarest's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Uxxarest doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic lands with a hook. Uxxarest tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uxxarest throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Uxxarest has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markovic.
Markovic scores with a leg kick.
Uxxarest moves out of range of the leg kick from Markovic.
Uxxarest looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic swings for the body but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Markovic digs a good body shot into Uxxarest's ribs.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic throws the kick towards the body but Uxxarest avoids it.
Uxxarest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uxxarest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uxxarest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest misses with a looping left.
A head kick from Markovic lands but Uxxarest takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Uxxarest misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Markovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Uxxarest takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Uxxarest throws out a loose jab but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uxxarest comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markovic with a jab.
Uxxarest throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uxxarest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Uxxarest steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uxxarest is looking to wear down Markovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Markovic scores with a push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest misses with a straight left.
Markovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Uxxarest is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uxxarest.
Markovic throws out a leg kick but Uxxarest moves out of range and Markovic only half commits.
Uxxarest takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Markovic.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
#T1#
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Uxxarest as he checks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markovic.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zoran Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uxxarest is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Markovic.
Markovic cracks Uxxarest with a good jab.
Uxxarest on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uxxarest moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Uxxarest takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
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!
Uxxarest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
It seemed like Markovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic scores with a nice right hand.
Markovic pushes Uxxarest away with a front kick.
Markovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Uxxarest if he has to take too many more of those.
Uxxarest stuns Markovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Uxxarest takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markovic with a jab.
Uxxarest will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Uxxarest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a leg kick
and Markovic counters with a body kick.
Uxxarest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uxxarest avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Uxxarest pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uxxarest's head.
Uxxarest looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uxxarest misses the body punch
and Markovic counters with a nice body kick.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Uxxarest.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uxxarest closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uxxarest on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markovic. Markovic obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uxxarest.
Markovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uxxarest shoots for a takedown but Markovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Markovic misses with a hook.
Uxxarest throws a poor cross that misses
and Markovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Markovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Uxxarest.
Markovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uxxarest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Markovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uxxarest's head backwards.
Uxxarest misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markovic. That's going to slow Uxxarest down.
Uxxarest throws a series of punches but Markovic avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Markovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Uxxarest moved away.
Uxxarest lands with an uppercut that bounces Markovic off the cage and back into range.
Markovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uxxarest shoots in looking for a takedown. Markovic tries to sprawl out of it but Uxxarest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umbra Uxxarest. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Uxxarest on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic connects with a looping right hand.
Uxxarest throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic lands a leg kick that knocks Uxxarest off balance momentarily.
Markovic connects with a body shot.
Uxxarest dives in and grabs Markovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Markovic pushes down on Uxxarest's head and hops out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Markovic. Uxxarest shrugs it off though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Uxxarest might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Uxxarest's body. Uxxarest takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Uxxarest on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markovic. Markovic obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic lands a jab.
Markovic drops his hands momentarily and Uxxarest takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Markovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uxxarest walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Uxxarest tries to counter by clinching up but Markovic breaks away and moves out of range.
Markovic tries to work over Uxxarest's front leg with a kick but Uxxarest checks it.
Markovic connects with a crisp jab.
Markovic throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Uxxarest misses.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uxxarest just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Markovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Markovic.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
Markovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markovic cracks Uxxarest with an open hand slap.#T1#
Markovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uxxarest feinted with a counter takedown.
Uxxarest looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Markovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uxxarest misses the jab.
Uxxarest takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Uxxarest chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Markovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Uxxarest will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Uxxarest takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uxxarest throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Uxxarest walks forward, straight into a front kick from Markovic.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uxxarest under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uxxarest throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Uxxarest counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uxxarest. #ES2#
Markovic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Uxxarest has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Umbra Uxxarest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Markovic misses with some punches.
Markovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Uxxarest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markovic's elbow.
Uxxarest throws a head punch that misses.
Uxxarest misses with a body punch.
Uxxarest tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Markovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Markovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uxxarest takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uxxarest takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Uxxarest takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markovic digs a good body shot into Uxxarest's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Markovic.
A left lands for Markovic.#T3#
Markovic blocks a head kick by Uxxarest.
Markovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uxxarest stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Markovic lands the left hand.
Uxxarest misses the shot to the body.
Uxxarest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic throws out a counter right but Uxxarest avoids it with no problem.
Markovic connects with a looping right hand.
Markovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Uxxarest connects with a body shot that sends Markovic's belly button to the back.
Uxxarest misses with a shot to the body
and Markovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Markovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Markovic scores with a nice right hand.
Markovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Markovic tries to keep at a distance but Uxxarest has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Markovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markovic is working Uxxarest over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Markovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Uxxarest.
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Markovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uxxarest misses with a body punch.
Uxxarest misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic throws a head punch that misses.
Markovic tries a body shot but Uxxarest blocks it.
Uxxarest misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uxxarest misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoran Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uxxarest scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markovic tries to work over Uxxarest's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uxxarest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Markovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
Zoran Markovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UPG 32
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Markovic scores with a punch to the head.
Markovic throws a hook but Longbow blocks it.
Markovic tries to work over Longbow's front leg with a kick but Longbow checks it.
Longbow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Longbow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid body kick from Longbow.
Longbow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Markovic throws a good cross that connects.
Longbow looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic throws a low kick but Longbow moves out of range easily.
Markovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Longbow.
Markovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Longbow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Markovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Markovic.
An inside leg kick lands from Markovic.
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!
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Longbow's head.
Markovic lands a jab.#T1#
Longbow throws a low kick, looking for Markovic's leg but Markovic calmly moves out of range.
Markovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Markovic as he connects with a hook.
Markovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Longbow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markovic.
Markovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Markovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Markovic misses with a leg kick
and Longbow counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Longbow.
Markovic lands with a shot to the body.
Longbow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Markovic scores with a nice right hand.
Markovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic thuds his right hand into Longbow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Longbow's calf.#T2#
Markovic misses with a hook to the body
and Longbow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longbow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longbow.
Longbow throws a series of punches but Markovic moves out of range.
Longbow misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Markovic checks a leg kick.
Longbow is looking to slow Markovic down with leg kicks.
Markovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Longbow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Longbow misses.
Markovic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Longbow avoids it.
Longbow misses with a straight right.
Markovic with a jab.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longbow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Longbow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Markovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Markovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Longbow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Longbow catches Markovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Markovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longbow! But no joy.
Markovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Markovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body kick from Markovic.
Longbow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markovic.
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!
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longbow.
Markovic throws a wild hook but Longbow just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Markovic gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Longbow raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Longbow!
Henry Longbow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UPG : Midweek Event 200!
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Kasparaitis misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Kasparaitis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kasparaitis throws a low kick, looking for Markovic's leg but Markovic calmly moves out of range.
Kasparaitis feints and then cracks Markovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markovic down.
Markovic scores with a shot to the body.
Kasparaitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic backing away here, and Kasparaitis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Markovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Kasparaitis misses with a combination
and Markovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markovic cracks Kasparaitis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis scores with a leg kick.
Kasparaitis cracks the inside of Markovic's front leg.
Kasparaitis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kasparaitis looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Kasparaitis throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markovic.
Kasparaitis is looking to score with low kicks.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Kasparaitis throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasparaitis throws out a loose jab but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasparaitis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Markovic's knee momentarily.
Kasparaitis misses with a kick to the body.
Markovic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kasparaitis avoids it.
Kasparaitis throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic throws a body punch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Kasparaitis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
Kasparaitis moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Markovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kasparaitis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markovic in his tracks.
Kasparaitis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Kasparaitis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic takes a swing at Kasparaitis's ribcage but misses.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Kasparaitis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kasparaitis tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kasparaitis takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Kasparaitis throws a leg kick that misses.
Kasparaitis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasparaitis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Markovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Kasparaitis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kasparaitis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasparaitis lands an overhand right.
Kasparaitis throws a low kick but Markovic avoids it.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasparaitis moves away.
Markovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kasparaitis.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasparaitis swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Kasparaitis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic throws a jab when Kasparaitis was well out of range.
Kasparaitis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markovic's sensitive parts.
Markovic throws a leg kick
and Kasparaitis counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Kasparaitis connects with an inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis scores with a leg kick.
Markovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kasparaitis is out of range.
Kasparaitis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Markovic with a body shot.
Kasparaitis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Kasparaitis.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Kasparaitis moved away.
Kasparaitis lunges at Markovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markovic's hand.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasparaitis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis throws a hook but Markovic avoids it easily.
Markovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markovic takes a swing at Kasparaitis's ribcage but misses.
Kasparaitis keeps Markovic at a distance using the push kick.
Kasparaitis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Markovic.
Markovic lands with a straight right. Kasparaitis didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasparaitis misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Markovic counters with a quick kick to the body but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Markovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis checks a leg kick.
Kasparaitis thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kasparaitis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Kasparaitis feints and then cracks Markovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markovic down.
Kasparaitis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasparaitis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a hook.
Kasparaitis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasparaitis.
Markovic 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.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasparaitis throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Kasparaitis.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darius Kasparaitis 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.
#R2#
Markovic misses with a hook. Kasparaitis ducked under it nicely.
Kasparaitis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Markovic
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Markovic thuds a left hand into Kasparaitis's body.
Markovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kasparaitis misses with a kick to the body.
Markovic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kasparaitis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markovic.
Kasparaitis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Kasparaitis moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasparaitis jabs at Markovic's body.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasparaitis.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Kasparaitis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasparaitis cracks Markovic with a nice body shot.
Kasparaitis scores with a shot to the side of Markovic's head. #T1#
Kasparaitis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic tries a body shot but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis misses with the head strike.
Markovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Kasparaitis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasparaitis is just out of range.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markovic. That one must have hurt.
Markovic lands with a kick to the temple. Kasparaitis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kasparaitis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasparaitis off the cage and back into range.
Kasparaitis scores with a jab. Markovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markovic throws a leg kick
and Kasparaitis counters with a body kick that stops Markovic in his tracks momentarily.
Kasparaitis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kasparaitis slips a straight right by Markovic.
Kasparaitis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Kasparaitis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kasparaitis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kasparaitis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Kasparaitis scores with a push kick.
Markovic is looking to slow Kasparaitis down with leg kicks.
Markovic walks into a jab.
Kasparaitis digs a good body shot into Markovic's ribs.
Kasparaitis looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
Kasparaitis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Markovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasparaitis counters with a nice leg kick.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Kasparaitis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Markovic will feel that in the morning.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasparaitis wants to slow Markovic down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Kasparaitis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markovic drops his hands momentarily and Kasparaitis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kasparaitis slips a jab from Markovic.
Markovic tries to work over Kasparaitis's front leg with a kick but Kasparaitis checks it.
Kasparaitis blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kasparaitis blocks the low kick.
Kasparaitis misses with a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice body kick.
Kasparaitis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Kasparaitis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Kasparaitis moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Kasparaitis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kasparaitis blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Kasparaitis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Markovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Kasparaitis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Markovic has his foot on Kasparaitis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasparaitis works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Kasparaitis won't allow Markovic to get back to his feet.
Markovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kasparaitis controls the pace.
Markovic is pulling down on Kasparaitis's head to control his posture.
Markovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kasparaitis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markovic is keeping the position for now.
Kasparaitis stopping the sweep attempt from Markovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Kasparaitis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Markovic keeps Kasparaitis at a distance using the push kick.
Markovic throws a hook but Kasparaitis avoids it easily.
Markovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Darius Kasparaitis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Kasparaitis moved away.
Kasparaitis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Markovic swings for the body but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Kasparaitis throws a lazy body kick
and Kasparaitis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasparaitis throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kasparaitis is looking to land body kicks.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Kasparaitis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasparaitis off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a leg kick
enabling Kasparaitis to counter with a crisp jab.
Kasparaitis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasparaitis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markovic.
Kasparaitis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Kasparaitis misses.
Markovic throws a body punch but Kasparaitis moves out of range. #T1#
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Kasparaitis.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Kasparaitis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kasparaitis jabs at Markovic's body.
Markovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kasparaitis throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Kasparaitis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kasparaitis staying out of range there.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Kasparaitis lands a right hook to the body.
Kasparaitis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kasparaitis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasparaitis's head backwards.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Markovic. Kasparaitis shrugs it off though.
Nice shot lands for Markovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasparaitis throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Kasparaitis.#T2#
Markovic lands a front kick.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis misses with a wild body shot.
Kasparaitis lands a slapping body shot.
Kasparaitis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Markovic digs a good hook to Kasparaitis's body.
Kasparaitis throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.
Kasparaitis misses with a looping left.
Kasparaitis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Kasparaitis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kasparaitis misses with a body kick.
Markovic's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kasparaitis cracks Markovic with an open hand slap.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Kasparaitis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic throws a body punch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markovic.
A nice side step and Kasparaitis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kasparaitis throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasparaitis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a leg kick.
Markovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kasparaitis throws a right hand that misses
and Markovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Kasparaitis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kasparaitis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Markovic misses.
Kasparaitis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kasparaitis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Markovic is able to avoid easily.
Kasparaitis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markovic throws the kick towards the body but Kasparaitis avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Markovic moves out of range as Kasparaitis throws a body kick.
Kasparaitis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasparaitis's head.
Kasparaitis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kasparaitis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Kasparaitis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kasparaitis lands a front kick.
Kasparaitis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasparaitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markovic looks to throw a body kick
and Kasparaitis counters with a nice body shot.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasparaitis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasparaitis checks a low kick from Markovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasparaitis. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasparaitis scores with a jab to the body.
Kasparaitis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Kasparaitis jabs at Markovic's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Kasparaitis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Darius Kasparaitis just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kasparaitis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markovic checks it well.
Kasparaitis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic misses with a low kick as Kasparaitis jumps back.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Kasparaitis moved out of range.
Kasparaitis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Markovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasparaitis.
Markovic misses with a hook
and Kasparaitis counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Markovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis throws a leg kick which misses Markovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Markovic tries to avoid it.
Kasparaitis slips under a jab from Markovic.
Kasparaitis avoids the head kick by Markovic.
Markovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Kasparaitis lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Kasparaitis takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Kasparaitis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
Kasparaitis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Markovic misses with an uppercut.
Kasparaitis misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kasparaitis misses with a body kick.
Kasparaitis digs a good hook to Markovic's body.
Markovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markovic defending well as Kasparaitis loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis cracks Markovic with an open hand slap.
Markovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kasparaitis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Kasparaitis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasparaitis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasparaitis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markovic.
Kasparaitis tries to score with a low kick but Markovic moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Markovic misses.
Kasparaitis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasparaitis checks a leg kick.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasparaitis is just out of range.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Kasparaitis.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Markovic slips a jab from Kasparaitis.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasparaitis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Kasparaitis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic moves out of range as Kasparaitis throws a body kick.
And Markovic counters with a quick kick to the body but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasparaitis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasparaitis.#T3#
Kasparaitis looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Markovic. Kasparaitis shrugs it off though.
Kasparaitis throws a wild body kick that Markovic sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Kasparaitis.
Markovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Kasparaitis moved away.
Kasparaitis scoring well with a low kick there.
Kasparaitis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Markovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Markovic throws a hook but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Markovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Kasparaitis connects with a body shot that sends Markovic's belly button to the back.
Kasparaitis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasparaitis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Kasparaitis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasparaitis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice combination. Markovic backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasparaitis throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Markovic as he connects with a hook.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasparaitis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kasparaitis throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.
Markovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kasparaitis looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasparaitis was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot.
Markovic slips a straight right by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markovic doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Kasparaitis dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kasparaitis connects with a single shot there.
Kasparaitis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasparaitis avoids a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Kasparaitis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Kasparaitis misses.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kasparaitis throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markovic scores with a kick to the body.
Markovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Kasparaitis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kasparaitis wants to land a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis stuns Markovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic scores with a jab to the body.
Kasparaitis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Markovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Kasparaitis avoided it.
Markovic moves out of range as Kasparaitis throws a body kick.
#T1#
Kasparaitis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Kasparaitis misses with a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Markovic takes one to the side of the head.
Markovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Markovic with a hook.
Markovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kasparaitis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kasparaitis slips under a jab from Markovic.
Markovic takes a swing at Kasparaitis's ribcage but misses.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kasparaitis punishes Markovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darius Kasparaitis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Markovic misses with a leg kick
and Kasparaitis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Markovic tenderised Kasparaitis's leg. Kasparaitis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Kasparaitis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Markovic's guard.
Kasparaitis trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Markovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Markovic, not yet.
Kasparaitis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Markovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kasparaitis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Kasparaitis from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kasparaitis throws a sloppy body shot
and Markovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice body punch.
Markovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Markovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Markovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kasparaitis throws a body kick that misses.
Kasparaitis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Markovic is out of range and Kasparaitis settles back down.
Kasparaitis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Markovic clobbers Kasparaitis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kasparaitis blocks a low kick nicely.
Markovic backing away here, and Kasparaitis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Kasparaitis moved away.
Kasparaitis misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Kasparaitis avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markovic.
Markovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kasparaitis. Kasparaitis obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kasparaitis.
Markovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zoran Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasparaitis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis fakes the leg kick and cracks Markovic in the body.
Markovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasparaitis lands a jab to the head.
Kasparaitis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Kasparaitis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasparaitis was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kasparaitis checks a leg kick.
Kasparaitis walks into a stiff left hand from Markovic.
Kasparaitis tries to land a front kick but Markovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darius Kasparaitis.
Well Kasparaitis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Darius Kasparaitis!
Darius Kasparaitis is the new bantamweight champion!
An intense looking Darius Kasparaitis took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I knew I could count on beating Karter to snap me out of a funk.'.
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