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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Stetson tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stetson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markovic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Markovic scores with a nice head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markovic, right into the meat.
#TD#
Markovic shoots in and bounces Stetson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stetson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markovic is controlling him.
Stetson keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Stetson is retaining full guard.
Stetson wants to get back to his feet but Markovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Markovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Markovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Stetson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Stetson pushes Markovic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stetson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Stetson thumps Markovic with a low kick.
Stetson darts in trying to clinch
and Markovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jamie Stetson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stetson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Stetson.
Markovic tries to counter with a takedown but Stetson is quick to defend against it.
Stetson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Markovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stetson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick from Stetson.
#T2#
Stetson slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Jamie Stetson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Markovic lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stetson tries to clinch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic scores with a hook to the body. Stetson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Stetson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Markovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stetson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markovic is controlling him.
Markovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stetson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Markovic trying to control but Stetson is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Stetson kicks Markovic off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Stetson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Markovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Markovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stetson wants to get back to his feet but Markovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stetson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Markovic throwing strikes from guard but Stetson blocks nicely. #ES2#
Stetson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Markovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Stetson throws a head kick but Markovic moves out of range.
As Stetson tries to get set, Markovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Stetson manages to avoid the attempt.
Stetson wants to land a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
Stetson throws a sloppy head kick and Markovic moves out of range easily.
Markovic keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Stetson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stetson keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Markovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stetson is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Stetson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Stetson moves into range and clinches up with Markovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamie Stetson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stetson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Stetson.
Stetson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Markovic darts in and clinches Stetson up against the cage.
Stetson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Markovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Stetson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Stetson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stetson tries to clinch but Markovic is having none of it.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stetson tries to land a front kick but Markovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stetson swivels and escapes.
Stetson throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Markovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stetson on his heels. He'll look to pass Stetson's guard now, I'm sure.
Markovic slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Stetson is defending against the submission attempts here by Markovic.
Markovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stetson keeps working.
Markovic wants to free his trapped foot but Stetson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Stetson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Markovic keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Stetson scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Markovic controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Markovic is working for takedown but Stetson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Markovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Stetson takes the fight into the clinch.
Stetson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Markovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stetson controlling the action here for a moment.
Stetson looking to throw knees to the head but Markovic is blocking nicely.
Markovic stalling in the clinch.
Markovic looking for a takedown.
Markovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stetson after a bit of a struggle.
Stetson stalling against the cage.
#T3#
Stetson tries to land knees in the clinch but Markovic avoids the damage to the body.
Stetson misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Stetson breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Stetson misses the target.
Stetson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Markovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stetson's guard.#ES2#
Stetson pushes Markovic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stetson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stetson avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Stetson tries to bum rush Markovic with a series of wild strikes but Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stetson lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stetson tries to land a front kick but Markovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Stetson gets caught flat footed, as Markovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Markovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Stetson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Markovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stetson keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Stetson wants to get back to his feet but Markovic passes into half guard.
Stetson is trying to stand.
Markovic is trying to control. Stetson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Stetson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stetson tries a head kick but it misses.
Stetson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Stetson misses.
Stetson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stetson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markovic.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stetson has time to react.
Stetson throws a sloppy head kick
and Markovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Markovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stetson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Markovic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stetson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Markovic but great work by Stetson.#SU2#
Stetson decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Stetson misses with a series of wild punches.
Markovic fails to land the takedown.
Stetson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markovic is looking to counter punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Markovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Stetson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stetson tries to clinch but Markovic moves out of range.
Stetson wants to clinch.#CL2#
Stetson moves into the clinch.
Milo Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Stetson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markovic looks for a takedown but Stetson sprawls well.
Markovic moves out of range as Stetson throws a body kick.
Stetson tries a head kick but it misses.
Markovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Markovic jabs at Stetson's body.
Markovic takes one on the button.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Stetson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Stetson clinches. #TD#
Markovic is trying to trip Stetson. He has hold of a leg but Stetson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Markovic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stetson wants to stand up but Markovic is controlling him. #T3##ES2#
Stetson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Markovic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Markovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stetson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stetson misses with an elbow over the top.
Markovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stetson after a bit of a struggle.
Stetson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markovic lands a right hand.
Markovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Stetson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stetson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Markovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Markovic works on Stetson's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Stetson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stetson cracks Markovic with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markovic looking for a takedown.
Stetson struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
#BC2#
Stetson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Markovic clinches up with Stetson and pushes him back against the cage.
Stetson looking to throw knees to the head but Markovic is blocking nicely.
Markovic gets through Stetson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Markovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stetson blocks a body shot from Markovic.
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Jamie Stetson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stetson blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Stetson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stetson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Stetson!
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Event:
NSC 29: Singh vs Dupree
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Dawson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawson fails to land the takedown.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense.
Dawson scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Markovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to avoid it but Markovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawson to the ground. Dawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Markovic backs away, Dawson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dawson. That did some damage!
Markovic drops his hands momentarily and Dawson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markovic ducks right into an uppercut from Dawson.
Dawson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dawson sizes up Markovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dawson connects with a leg kick. Markovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Markovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Markovic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Markovic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Markovic showed some decent athleticism there.
Markovic is still in real trouble! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson wants to get back to full guard.
Markovic seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Markovic thows a huge punch but Dawson dodges it nicely.
Dawson is refusing to be controlled, as Markovic sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Markovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Dawson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Markovic is controlling the pace.
Markovic is trying to control. Dawson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dawson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Markovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Dawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markovic circles away.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Markovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dawson.
Roger Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dawson misses with a straight left.
Markovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dawson can pounce on him.
Markovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.#TD2#
Markovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dawson is not content to let Markovic control the position.
Markovic throwing strikes but Dawson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Markovic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Markovic is squirming around, avoiding Dawson's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Markovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Markovic regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dawson is pressing down on Markovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Markovic is holding on for now.
Markovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Markovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Markovic is trying to control the position but Dawson postures up.
Markovic wants to hit a switch here but Dawson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Markovic there!
Dawson controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Dawson wants to control the pace but Markovic is squirming around nicely.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markovic can do to turn this around?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dawson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Markovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dawson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dawson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dawson throws a lazy head kick
and Markovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Milo Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markovic shoots in but no luck this time.
As Markovic backs away, Dawson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dawson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Markovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Markovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dawson throws a solid leg kick but Markovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dawson.
Dawson tries to land a leg kick but Markovic saw it coming and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Dawson.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dawson misses with a right hand
and Markovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Dawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markovic.
Markovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markovic scores with a jab to the head.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense.
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!
Dawson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markovic momentarily.
#TD2#
Markovic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawson quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Markovic is just content to waste time from the top position. Dawson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Markovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Markovic trying to control the action but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Markovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markovic cracks Dawson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Markovic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dawson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dawson tries to improve position but can't.
Milo Markovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dawson regains half guard, as Markovic was trying to land strikes.
Markovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roger Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Roger Dawson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Roger Dawson!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Roger Dawson!
Roger Dawson wins by unanimous decision!
Roger Dawson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
NSC 23: Zuma vs Trowning
Date: May 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Bakiyev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Markovic thows a leg kick but Bakiyev checks it
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markovic fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Markovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bakiyev prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Bakiyev breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic has his takedown stuffed
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakiyev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Markovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic tries to clinch up.
Markovic is looking to clinch.
Bakiyev lunges at Markovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markovic's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Bakiyev with a jab.
Bakiyev lands with a cross.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Markovic throws a front kick that sends Bakiyev stumbling back into the ropes.
Markovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakiyev scores with a jab. Markovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Markovic connects with a body shot that sends Bakiyev's belly button to the back.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Markovic darts in trying to clinch
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakiyev throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bakiyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
#CL#
Markovic moves into range and clinches up with Bakiyev.
Markovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Bakiyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev jabs at Markovic's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bakiyev.
Markovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
Markovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bakiyev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markovic swings for the body but Bakiyev moves out of range.
#T1#
Bakiyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bakiyev connects with a single shot there.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bakiyev! But no joy.
Markovic has his takedown stuffed
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Markovic closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Bakiyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Bakiyev breaks from the clinch.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakiyev moves away.
A little jabbing left from Bakiyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Bakiyev scores with a body shot.
Bakiyev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Markovic with a poor takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Markovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to 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!
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Markovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Milo Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakiyev digs a good hook to Markovic's body.
Markovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markovic tries to clinch there but Bakiyev circles away.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Bakiyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Bakiyev gets tackled into the ropes by Markovic. Markovic maintains the clinch.
Markovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Bakiyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev lands with a shot to the body.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Bakiyev is out of range.
Markovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Bakiyev. Beautiful body shot.
Markovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakiyev moves away.
Bakiyev 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.
Markovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic throws a push kick but Bakiyev slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot by Bakiyev.
Markovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markovic misses with a body punch
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Markovic.
Bakiyev misses the body punch
letting Markovic counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Markovic misses its target.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakiyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Markovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markovic connects with a jab.
Bakiyev works the jab nicely.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic attempts a counter takedown but Bakiyev avoids it well and moves away.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Bakiyev saw that one coming.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bakiyev 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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:
Rapid Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic tries to clinch there but Fairbanks circles away.
Fairbanks checks a leg kick.
It looked like Fairbanks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markovic.
We've been told by Fairbanks's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Markovic throws a looping overhand right but Fairbanks ducks down to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a double jab
and Fairbanks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fairbanks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fairbanks lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Fairbanks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Fairbanks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fairbanks moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Fairbanks misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Fairbanks looks for a takedown but Markovic sprawls well.
Fairbanks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fairbanks stuns Markovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Fairbanks moved away.
Fairbanks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fairbanks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markovic has his takedown stuffed
and Fairbanks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Markovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Markovic misses with a takedown
letting Fairbanks counter with a right hand.
Desmond Fairbanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.#T2#
Fairbanks misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Fairbanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Fairbanks cracks Markovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairbanks keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Markovic.
Markovic slips a straight right by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Markovic has closed the distance and engaged Fairbanks in a clinch.
#T3#
Markovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fairbanks after a bit of a struggle.
Markovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairbanks tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairbanks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairbanks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Fairbanks.
Markovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fairbanks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairbanks swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Fairbanks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice takedown defense from Fairbanks. No joy for Markovic on that attempt.
It looked like Fairbanks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markovic.
Markovic throws a front kick that sends Fairbanks stumbling back into the cage.
Fairbanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markovic at a distance.
Fairbanks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fairbanks counters with a left to the body.
Markovic looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairbanks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fairbanks jabs Markovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Markovic misses with an uppercut
and Fairbanks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fairbanks slips under a jab.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Fairbanks dominated 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.
#R2#
Markovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fairbanks swivels and escapes.
Markovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fairbanks misses with a wild body shot.
Fairbanks digs a good body shot into Markovic's ribs.#CL2#
Markovic darts in and clinches Fairbanks up against the cage.
Fairbanks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markovic can do to turn this around?
Markovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fairbanks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fairbanks lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic moves to clinch but Fairbanks breaks away
and Fairbanks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markovic dives in and grabs Fairbanks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fairbanks pushes down on Markovic's head and hops out.
Desmond Fairbanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.
Markovic moves out of range as Fairbanks strikes.
A little jabbing left from Markovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Fairbanks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fairbanks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fairbanks is looking to wear down Markovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fairbanks takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Fairbanks pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairbanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Markovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fairbanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Markovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Fairbanks looking to pass the guard.
Fairbanks forces his way into half guard.
Fairbanks moves nicely into side control.
Fairbanks moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fairbanks trying to control the action but Markovic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Markovic tries to bench press Fairbanks off him but Fairbanks keeps the position. #T3#
Markovic keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Fairbanks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markovic has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Fairbanks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Markovic prevents Fairbanks from improving position.
Fairbanks trying to control the position but Markovic is working away.
Fairbanks tries to move to mount but Markovic blocks the move with his legs.
Markovic regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fairbanks's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #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.
Fairbanks is pressing down on Markovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Markovic is holding on for now.
Markovic is looking to improve his position.
Fairbanks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Markovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairbanks wants to take Markovic's back but he can't do it this time.
Markovic is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Fairbanks dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Fairbanks throws a combination. Markovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks cracks a nice hook into Markovic's ribs.
Fairbanks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Markovic fails with the takedown.
Fairbanks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a jab to the body
and Markovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Markovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Markovic fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Fairbanks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fairbanks swats away the attempt to clinch by Markovic.
Fairbanks lands a head shot.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Fairbanks slips under a jab from Markovic.
Fairbanks misses with a shot to the body
enabling Markovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Markovic walks into a left hand.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot.
Milo Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desmond Fairbanks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fairbanks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fairbanks lands a jab to Markovic's midsection.
Fairbanks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Fairbanks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Desmond Fairbanks is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Fairbanks misses with a body shot.
Fairbanks misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic misses with a body punch
and Fairbanks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fairbanks throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic is looking to clinch.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks jabs Markovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Fairbanks scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Markovic.
Markovic connects with a high kick.
Markovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks jabs Markovic right on the nose. Markovic blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markovic.
Desmond Fairbanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.
Fairbanks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fairbanks swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
#T4#
Nice shot by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fairbanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Markovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fairbanks digs a good hook to Markovic's body.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fairbanks manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Fairbanks.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairbanks punishes Markovic's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Fairbanks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fairbanks 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Fairbanks!
Desmond Fairbanks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy left from Markovic finds it's target.
Markovic throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range. #CL2#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Markovic misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Markovic wants the takedown. McDonald is fighting it off but Markovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McDonald's guard against the cage.#ES2#
McDonald uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Markovic shoots in and gets a takedown into McDonald's guard.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Markovic controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Markovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
McDonald wants to control but Markovic passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Markovic seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Markovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Markovic's back!#SUB2#
Markovic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McDonald gets his way!
McDonald is hanging on to Markovic's back as he tries to escape.
McDonald misses with punches from the back. #T2#
McDonald misses with an elbow to the head.
Can Markovic hold on?! McDonald is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Markovic looking very determined here, making life difficult for McDonald.
Markovic is taking damage to the body and head.
Markovic looking very determined here, making life difficult for McDonald.
Markovic is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McDonald controlling the positon.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Markovic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McDonald controlling well, preventing Markovic from escaping the position.
Markovic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McDonald trying to control but Markovic is having none of it.
McDonald lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Markovic hang on?#T4##SUB2#
McDonald has hold of Markovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Markovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McDonald connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Markovic is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Markovic is looking to escape.
McDonald cracks Markovic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
McDonald drives through and clinches with Markovic against the cage.
#TD#
Markovic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Markovic is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald trying to control but Markovic postures up.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Markovic has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Markovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
Markovic not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Markovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDonald trying to control but Markovic postures up.
Markovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Markovic is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Markovic prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Markovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Markovic sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markovic counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Markovic gets the takedown into side control.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
Markovic working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Markovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Markovic staying calm.#T3##SUB#
Markovic tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Markovic is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McDonald still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McDonald has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Markovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
McDonald gets to mount! Markovic was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Markovic tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
McDonald is landing with some decent strikes but Markovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markovic regains half guard.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Markovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Markovic is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Markovic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Markovic is in McDonald's guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
McDonald controls Markovic momentarily but Markovic frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markovic is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markovic.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Markovic blocks nicely. #SUB#
Markovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.#SUB#
Markovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markovic's head.
McDonald throws a strike but Markovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Markovic won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #T2#
McDonald has control of Markovic's left arm, preventing Markovic from doing any damage.
Markovic preventing the sweep.
Markovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Markovic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McDonald moves into full guard.
Markovic trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Markovic scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Markovic throwing strikes but missing.
Markovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald trying to control the position here.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Markovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Markovic wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald lunges at Markovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markovic's hand. #CL2#
McDonald pushes Markovic up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markovic in his tracks. #TD#
Markovic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard.
Markovic preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Markovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Milo Markovic.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Markovic!
Milo 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:
RapidFC 8
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Markovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Markovic feints and as Esgoban raises his hands in defense, Markovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Esgoban is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Markovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Markovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Markovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Markovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esgoban is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Markovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Esgoban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Esgoban misses with a right hand
and Markovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Esgoban takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kamil Esgoban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD#
Markovic drives through with a takedown into Esgoban's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Esgoban being controlled here, momentarily.
Markovic stops Esgoban from standing up. #T3#
Markovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esgoban is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Markovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Esgoban, up you get!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Markovic is defended easily by Esgoban.
Markovic moves out of range as Esgoban strikes.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markovic throws a push kick but Esgoban slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Markovic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Esgoban quickly recovers to half guard.
Markovic sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Esgoban is defending against the submission attempts here by Markovic.
Markovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Esgoban looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Markovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Esgoban looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Markovic tries for a takedown but Esgoban sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esgoban.
Esgoban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Esgoban.
Good leg kick by Markovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markovic throws a sloppy head kick and Esgoban moves out of range easily.
Kamil Esgoban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esgoban throws a series of punches but Markovic avoids them all with ease.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Esgoban.
Markovic walks into a left hand.
Markovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Esgoban. No joy for Markovic on that attempt.
Esgoban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Esgoban.
Esgoban moves in looking to clinch but Markovic pushes him off.
Markovic throws a body punch but Esgoban moves out of range. #TD#
Markovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1##SUB#
Markovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Esgoban is defending well. #SUB#
Markovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Markovic is staying tight to Esgoban's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Esgoban is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Markovic has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Markovic landing a few strikes.
Markovic working the ground and pound from side control.
Markovic looks up at the clock and then as Esgoban takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Markovic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Esgoban defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Markovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Markovic throws a strike aimed at the side of Esgoban's head but Esgoban avoids it well.#SUB#
Markovic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Markovic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SU#
Markovic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Markovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Esgoban defends well and Markovic ends up having to push Esgoban into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esgoban throws a poor cross that misses
and Markovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Markovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Esgoban looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Markovic tries to score with some ground and pound. Esgoban controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Esgoban being controlled for a moment.
Markovic working the ground and pound but Esgoban is defending the strikes. #T4#
Markovic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Esgoban will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Milo Markovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esgoban takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esgoban can do to turn this around?
Markovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esgoban keeps working.
Esgoban is trying to escape the position but Markovic is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esgoban is not content to let Markovic control the position. #SUB#
Markovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Markovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Esgoban swinging wildly here.
Markovic scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Esgoban works Markovic's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Markovic moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esgoban is trying to maintain a safe position but Markovic gets an underhook and turns Esgoban into the cage.
Esgoban throws an elbow that misses.
Markovic slows down the pace here.
Esgoban throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Esgoban prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Markovic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Esgoban clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Markovic throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Esgoban is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Markovic off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Markovic working for a choke but Esgoban is defending well. #T2#
Markovic trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Markovic working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Markovic working for the choke.
Markovic trying to control.#T3#
Markovic controlling from the back.
Markovic wants to control but Esgoban is keeping busy.
Milo Markovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markovic missing with strikes. #SUB#
Markovic looking for the choke but no joy.
Markovic controlling the position well here. Esgoban rolled but Markovic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Markovic!
A victorious Milo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Chigg connects with an inside leg kick.
Chigg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Chigg punishes Markovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Burro Chigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chigg stuffs the takedown.
Markovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chigg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Chigg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Markovic shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Markovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Markovic lands in his opponent's guard.
Markovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chigg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Markovic has passed into side control.
Markovic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Markovic is looking to take a break and control but Chigg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chigg tries to bench press Markovic off him but Markovic keeps the position.
Markovic grinds an elbow into Chigg's temple.
The ground and pound from Markovic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Chigg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Markovic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chigg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Markovic is looking to take a break and control but Chigg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Markovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Chigg is defending well. #SUB#
Markovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chigg, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Chigg sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Markovic is looking for a kimura here.
Chigg trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Markovic is trying for a kimura here. Chigg looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Markovic wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milo Markovic!
Milo Markovic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Markovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Markovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero cracks a nice hook into Markovic's ribs.
Markovic throws a chopping leg kick but Romero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Romero throws out a counter right but Markovic avoids it with no problem.
Markovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic thuds a left hand into Romero's body.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markovic. Markovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Markovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.#T1#
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero cracks a nice hook into Markovic's ribs.
Romero moves away from the strike by Markovic.
Romero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Markovic eats them both and turns towards Romero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Romero throws a series of punches but Markovic moves out of range.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic scores with a nice head shot.
Markovic wants to slow Romero down by chopping away at his legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
A jab from Markovic misses.
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 double jab
and Romero counters with a left and a right that stings Markovic.
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Markovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Markovic takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
A nice side step and Romero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Markovic throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero throws out a counter right but Markovic avoids it with no problem.
Romero avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Romero throws a series of punches but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero dips to his left and cracks Markovic with an uppercut!
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Romero should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A lazy left from Markovic finds it's target.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero throws a series of punches but Markovic avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Markovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romero.
Markovic misses with a hook.
As Markovic backs off Romero throws a huge counter combo but Markovic manages to avoid it all.
Markovic connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero throws a right and a left that Markovic avoids nicely.
Romero looks to land a combination but Markovic avoids it well.
Markovic misses with a wild combination.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Markovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Romero blocks a jab.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
#T4#
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero stalks Markovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Markovic's face. Markovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Markovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Markovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markovic throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
Romero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Romero is working the combinations to good effect here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romero under the eye.
Markovic throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
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 Milo Markovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
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#
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Markovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Romero!
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
Romero looks to land a combination. Markovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Markovic lands with a cross.
Markovic takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Romero both land. Nice combination.
Markovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romero on the side of the head.#T1#
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero scores with a jab.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Romero looks to land a combination. Markovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Markovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero slips a jab from Markovic.
Romero walks into a straight right hand 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!
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero moves out of range of the leg kick from Markovic.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Milo Markovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Markovic misses. #T2#
Romero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Markovic scores with a punch to the head.
Romero checks a low kick from Markovic.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Markovic thuds a left hand into Romero's body.
Markovic misses with a combination
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Markovic moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Markovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Romero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3#
Romero throws a series of punches but Markovic avoids them all with ease.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Markovic misses with the combination.
Romero with a jab.
Markovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romero scores with a three punch combo!
Markovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Markovic duly obliges.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic connects with the punch.
Markovic digs a good hook to Romero's body.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Markovic tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Romero scores with the left hand. Markovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero takes one to the side of the head.
Romero digs a good body shot into Markovic's ribs.
Markovic throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
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.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Markovic has knocked Romero down with a huge combo! Markovic steps away and waves a wobbly Romero back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Romero is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Markovic doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Romero crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Romero's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milo Markovic!
After the big win, Milo Markovic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Victory! Sports Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Aquiles Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Souza wants to clinch up but Markovic keeps it at a distance.
As Souza backs off Markovic throws a huge counter combo but Souza manages to avoid it all.
Souza misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Markovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markovic to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Markovic manages to break the clinch.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Markovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markovic.
Markovic circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Markovic counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Markovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Markovic walks away with a smile on his face. Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Souza shoots and misses
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Souza gets tackled into the cage by Markovic. Markovic maintains the clinch.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Markovic has him pressed against the cage.
Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Markovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Souza misses with a jab to the body
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza shoots for a takedown but Markovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Markovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Markovic punishes Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
Souza tries to clinch up
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markovic! But no joy.
Souza misses with a wild combination.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Markovic moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Markovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Markovic throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markovic defends it nicely.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Souza moves to clinch but Markovic breaks away
and Markovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souza darts in trying to clinch
and Markovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Souza tries to clinch up
and Markovic counters with a straight right hand.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza throws a push kick but Markovic slaps the foot to one side.
Souza tries to clinch but Markovic moves away
and Markovic counters with a straight right hand.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Souza on the side of the head.
Souza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Markovic counter with a right hand.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Markovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Souza is looking to clinch but Markovic is avoiding it.
Markovic tries to counter with a clinch but Souza shakes him off and moves away.
Souza misses with a double jab.
Souza darts in trying to clinch
and Markovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Markovic sprawls well. He's pushed Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Markovic moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
Markovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souza goes for a takedown attempt but Markovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza misses with a head kick.
Souza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Markovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Souza looks to throw a body kick
letting Markovic counter with a right hand.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Markovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markovic unleashes a big counter combination but Souza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Souza looks for a takedown but Markovic sprawls well.
Souza wants to clinch
and Markovic counters with a left to the body.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Souza's head.
Souza misses with a double jab
and Markovic counters with a straight right hand.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Souza misses with the body kick
and Markovic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Markovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Souza tries for a takedown but Markovic circles away easily
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Markovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Markovic lunges at Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Souza's hand.
Ritchie Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Souza throws a head kick that misses
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Markovic counter with a right hand. #T3#
Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Souza misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Markovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Markovic lands with a left to the head.
Souza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good body shot from Markovic.
Markovic digs a right hand underneath Souza's ribcage. Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Markovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Markovic lands a left hand.
Souza tries for a takedown but Markovic manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markovic.
Markovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Markovic lands a left hand.
#T4#
Markovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markovic.
A shot in the inside from Markovic.
Souza wants a takedown but no success here.
Markovic lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Markovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markovic pushes Souza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Souza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Markovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Markovic lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Markovic counters with a left to the body.
Souza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Markovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Markovic gets double underhooks and turns Souza into the cage.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Markovic counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markovic counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Markovic connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Markovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Markovic scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markovic lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Markovic.
Markovic lands with a light punch inside.
Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ritchie Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Markovic.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Markovic has him pressed against the cage.
Markovic works on Souza's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souza at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markovic feints with a jab and clips Souza right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Souza is sent crashing into the canvas and Markovic leaps in for the kill! Souza tries to get to his feet but Markovic is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Souza is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Markovic!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Milo Markovic made sure he mentioned Victory! Sports Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Ritchie Souza had this to say: 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.
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Event:
gc 186
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhivago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhivago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhivago's head.
Zhivago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markovic looks to land a combination. Zhivago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Markovic misses with a head kick.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic slips a straight right by Zhivago.
Markovic slips a straight right by Zhivago.
Markovic with a hook.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Zhivago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zhivago throws an off balance right hand
and Markovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Zhivago's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zhivago's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Markovic lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Markovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zhivago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Zhivago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Markovic's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zhivago slips under a jab.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhivago moves away.
Zhivago follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Zhivago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhivago let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zhivago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhivago scoring well with a low kick there.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic works the jab nicely.
Zhivago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Zhivago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhivago is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Markovic rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Zhivago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic digs a good hook to Zhivago's body.
Markovic swings for the body but Zhivago moves out of range.
Zhivago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markovic digs a good body shot into Zhivago's ribs.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhivago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic misses with a head kick.
Zhivago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic throws a body punch but Zhivago moves out of range. #T3#
Zhivago throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Zhivago moves away and avoids it.
Zhivago avoids the head kick by Markovic.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses.
Zhivago looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Zhivago ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Zhivago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Zhivago's shoulder, as Zhivago tries to avoid the shot.
Zhivago tries to score with a low kick but Markovic moves his leg out of the way.
Markovic throws a sloppy head kick and Zhivago moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Zhivago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhivago is just out of range.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhivago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhivago blocks a jab.#T4#
Markovic lands a jab to the nose.
Zhivago tries to score with a low kick but Markovic moves his leg out of the way.
Zhivago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhivago misses with a body shot.
Markovic misses with a shot to the body
and Zhivago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic misses with the combination.
Markovic with a nice cross.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Zhivago is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Markovic with a body shot.
Markovic slips a straight right by Zhivago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Zhivago counters with a nice body shot.
Markovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zhivago counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Zhivago misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhivago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic scores with a head kick. Zhivago tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zhivago 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 falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhivago counters with a nice leg kick.
Zhivago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhivago scores with a jab to the head.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Zhivago counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zhivago.
Zhivago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Zhivago 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.#T1#
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhivago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Markovic pushes Zhivago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zhivago lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Markovic breaks the clinch.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Zhivago misses with a looping right.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses.
Zhivago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markovic!
Zhivago throws a push kick but Markovic slaps the foot to one side.
Zhivago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Markovic throws a lazy head kick
and Zhivago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Zhivago's body. Zhivago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #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 moves out of range of the body kick.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhivago.
Markovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zhivago counters with a thumping low kick.
Markovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markovic throws a head kick but Zhivago moves out of range.
Zhivago only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Zhivago moves away and avoids it.
Zhivago looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zhivago dips to his left and cracks Markovic with an uppercut!#CL2#
Zhivago moves into the clinch.
Markovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhivago misses with the head strike.
Zhivago working aggressively here.
Markovic lands with a right to the head.
Zhivago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markovic or not. #T3#
Zhivago scores with a shot to the side of Markovic's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhivago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhivago pushes Markovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhivago.
Zhivago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markovic or not.
Zhivago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhivago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markovic.
A hook to the body from Zhivago.
Zhivago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Zhivago keeps control of Markovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhivago.
Zhivago lands with a short shot to the head.
Zhivago lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhivago misses with some punches.
Zhivago lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Zhivago.
Zhivago gets through Markovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhivago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Markovic takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Markovic is rocked!
Zhivago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Markovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Zhivago unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Markovic! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zhivago is unloading with more strikes now! Markovic drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Zhivago!
An out of breath Boris Zhivago thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
gc182
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Puzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic is looking to clinch but Puzo is avoiding it.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Puzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Puzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.#CL#
Markovic rushes Puzo and presses him up against the cage.
Markovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Puzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Markovic's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Markovic rushes Puzo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Puzo tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Puzo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Markovic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Puzo to the mat. Puzo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Markovic trying to control but Puzo is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Puzo wants to stand and escape but Markovic is having none of it. #T1#
Puzo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Markovic throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Markovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Puzo pulls Markovic in to control the position.
Markovic wants to control from the top but Puzo keeps moving.
Puzo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puzo wants to sweep here but Markovic controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Puzo tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puzo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Markovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Markovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Puzo keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Puzo pulls Markovic in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Markovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Puzo has wrist control.
Puzo 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mario Puzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic swings for the body but Puzo moves out of range.
Puzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Markovic's head backwards.
A nice combination there by Markovic.
#TD#
Markovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Puzo is staying active underneath Markovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Markovic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Puzo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Markovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milo Markovic!
Milo Markovic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Victory! Sports Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
gc 178
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Markovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puzo.
Markovic swings for the body but Puzo moves out of range.
Puzo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markovic tries to clinch but Puzo is having none of it.
Markovic takes a swing at Puzo's ribcage but misses.
Puzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Markovic's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic wants to slow Puzo down by chopping away at his legs.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puzo.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic blocks the body kick.
Markovic throws a series of strikes that have Puzo backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puzo throws a leg kick but Markovic moved away.#CL#
Markovic gets a clinch.
Puzo tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic blocking some punches.
#TD#
Markovic tightens his grip and picks Puzo up, before dumping him to the ground. Puzo manages to land in 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.#T1#
Puzo has his hands on Markovic's head, controlling the position.
Markovic throwing strikes but missing.
Markovic won't allow Puzo to sweep him here.
Markovic postures up in Puzo's guard and throws a big left but Puzo blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic distracts Puzo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Puzo is pulling down on Markovic's head to control his posture.
Markovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Puzo has wrist control.#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.
Markovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Markovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puzo pulls Markovic in close to prevent any damage.
Markovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Puzo seems keen to control Markovic's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Markovic throwing strikes from guard but Puzo blocks nicely.
Markovic scoring with some ground and pound.
Puzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Puzo has wrist control.
Markovic forces his way into half guard.
Markovic thows a huge punch but Puzo dodges it nicely.
Markovic uses his free foot to push down on Puzo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Puzo.
Puzo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Markovic dominating with strikes here.
Puzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markovic misses with a head shot.
Markovic scoring with strikes but Puzo is staying in there.
Puzo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Puzo looks a forlorn figure.
Markovic landing shots from mount.
Markovic with good strikes from the mount here!
Puzo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Markovic looking to ground and pound but Puzo is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Puzo looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Markovic tries to counter with a takedown but Puzo is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been informed that Puzo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Puzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Puzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Markovic is looking to wear down Puzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Puzo slips under a jab.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Markovic clinches. #BC2#
Puzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markovic wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puzo! But no joy.#T1#
Markovic moves to clinch but Puzo breaks away
and Puzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markovic stuns Puzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puzo misses with a wild combination.
Puzo lands with a nice body punch.
Markovic throws a hook but Puzo avoids it easily.
Puzo walks into a left hand.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Puzo is just out of range.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown but Puzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puzo throws a leg kick but Markovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mario Puzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Markovic is looking to clinch but Puzo is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puzo with a nice cross.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Markovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markovic walks into a straight right hand from Puzo.
Markovic throws a body punch but Puzo moves out of range. #CL#
Markovic has Puzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Markovic tries a body shot but Puzo blocks it.
Markovic looking for a takedown.
Markovic misses with the head strike.
Markovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Puzo.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puzo can do to turn this around?
Markovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Puzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Puzo. #BC2#
Puzo manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Markovic throws a body punch but Puzo moves out of range.
Puzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Markovic.
Puzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markovic.#CL#
Markovic pushes Puzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Puzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Markovic prevents Puzo from breaking the clinch.
Markovic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Puzo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Markovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puzo pushes Markovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Puzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markovic throws a nice looking combination but Puzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milo Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Markovic misses with a hook
and Puzo counters with a left to the body.
Markovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Markovic throws a shot to the body.
Markovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic jabs Puzo right on the nose. Puzo blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puzo tries to score with a low kick but Markovic moves his leg out of the way.
Markovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Markovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Puzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Puzo takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Markovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPuzo.
Puzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Puzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Puzo throws out a loose jab but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puzo jabs at Markovic's body.
Puzo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Puzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Puzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puzo throws a fast counter high kick but Markovic manages to duck under it in time.
Puzo misses with a left hand #CL#
and Markovic moves into the clinch.
Markovic misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Puzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Puzo.
Puzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Puzo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Puzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markovic.
Markovic digs a good body shot into Puzo's ribs.
Markovic misses with an uppercut.
Markovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puzo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic connects with a looping right hand.
Puzo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Puzo duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markovic tries to clinch but Puzo moves away
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Markovic clobbers Puzo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Puzo.
Puzo looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
A combination from Markovic does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Puzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puzo.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puzo moves away.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Puzo slips the punch.
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Puzo momentarily.
The fighters circling - Puzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puzo avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puzo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Puzo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Markovic really felt that one!
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Puzo is just out of range.#T2#
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puzo manages to avoid it.
Puzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Puzo's head.
Markovic misses with a left hand
and Puzo counters with a series of strikes. Markovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Puzo.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puzo throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Puzo.#T3#
Puzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic misses the jab.
Puzo connects with a crisp jab.
Markovic tries to clinch
and Puzo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheers as Puzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Markovic doesn't seem phased though.
Puzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Puzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markovic tries to clinch up.
Puzo cracks Markovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Puzo thuds his right hand into Markovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Markovic connects with a body shot that sends Puzo's belly button to the back.
Markovic closes the distance but Puzo moves to the side
and Puzo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Puzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Markovic shoots and misses
and Puzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Markovic thinking. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puzo.
Markovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Markovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markovic is looking to clinch but Puzo is avoiding it.
Puzo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Puzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markovic swings widly with a right hand
and Puzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Markovic defending well as Puzo loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Puzo scores with a hook to the body. Markovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markovic connects with a body shot.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Puzo tries to sprawl out of it but Markovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Puzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Puzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puzo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
GAMMA#654 Wolek v Keenan 2
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Williams delivers a nice body kick.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Markovic's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Markovic goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Markovic swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markovic.
Markovic shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams 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.
Markovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
Markovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markovic lands a slapping body shot.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .#T1#
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Markovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markovic swinging wildly here.
Williams is looking to chop away at Markovic's legs.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Markovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Markovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Markovic's head.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Markovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Markovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams jabs Markovic right on the nose. Markovic blinks but takes it well.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Williams digs a good hook to Markovic's body.
Markovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markovic jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Markovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Markovic's head.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stanly Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Markovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Markovic is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Markovic counters with a nice body shot.
Markovic slips under a jab from Williams .
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Markovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
A big right from Williams misses.
Markovic misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Markovic clinches.
Markovic blocks a body shot from Williams .
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams blocks a body shot from Markovic. #T4#
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markovic lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Markovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markovic keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams is leaning against Markovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markovic backwards. #TD#
Markovic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Williams regains 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.#SUB2#
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markovic is aware though and is defending well.
Markovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Markovic is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a triangle but Markovic pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Williams working for a triangle but Markovic defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Williams has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Markovic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Williams .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanly Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Williams throws out a loose jab but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Markovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Markovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic takes a swing at Williams 's ribcage but misses.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Markovic slips a jab from Williams .
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Markovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Markovic throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Markovic takes one on the button.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Markovic drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Markovic works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a triangle but Markovic pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Williams is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Markovic frees his head nicely. Oh but Williams has switched to an armbar! Markovic is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Stanly Williams !
Post fight, Stanly Williams took to the microphone: 'Did you fart or is that your breath??'.
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Event:
GAMMA#651 Goodman v Hanolla
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Markovic misses the jab.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Markovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
As Markovic looks to move away, Shamrock throws a big counter combo but Markovic just gets out of the way.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Markovic.
Markovic misses with a hook to the body
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Shamrock's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Markovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shamrock!
#CUT#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Markovic with a poor takedown
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Markovic is rocked!
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic connects with a body shot.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shamrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Bobby Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Markovic misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Markovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
Shamrock trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Markovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Markovic stops Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markovic. #T2#
Shamrock is trying to stand back up but Markovic is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Markovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shamrock rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Markovic.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
As Markovic tries to get set, Shamrock tries to push him back and clinch up but Markovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markovic looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Markovic misses with the combination.
Shamrock is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Markovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Markovic rushes Shamrock and presses him up against the cage.
Markovic avoids the elbow strike from Shamrock, against the cage.
Markovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Markovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Markovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
That has opened up Milo Markovic's cut even more.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Markovic.
Markovic misses with the head strike.
Markovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Markovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic misses with the head strike.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markovic or not.
Markovic looks winded!
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Markovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Shamrock lands a damaging elbow.
Shamrock working the clinch nicely. Markovic is working for position but Shamrock cracks him with a big knee to the head! Markovic crumples up against the cage and Shamrock lands two more shots before the ref can save Markovic! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Bobby Shamrock!
A relieved looking Bobby Shamrock 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:
Gc156
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Tahere throws a head kick but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic throws a nice looking combination but Tahere bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tahere doesn't seem bothered though.
Tahere slips under a jab.
Tahere only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tahere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Markovic is looking to counter punch.
Tahere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tahere misses with a head kick.
Markovic tries to counter by clinching up but Tahere breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tahere.
Tahere throws a solid leg kick but Markovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tahere.
Markovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Markovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Markovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tahere moves away.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markovic tries to clinch there but Tahere circles away.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses.
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic checks the leg kick.
Tahere is looking to chop away at Markovic's legs. #T1#
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tahere.
Markovic throws a shot to the body.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tahere on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tahere moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tahere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tahere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Tahere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Tahere.
Markovic checks a leg kick.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Markovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Tahere.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Tahere.
Markovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tahere works on Markovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Markovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic stalling the fight.
#T2#
Tahere lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Tahere.
Markovic blocks a body shot from Tahere.
Tahere misses with a punch on the inside.
Markovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tahere misses with the head strike.
Tahere lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Tahere controls his hands.
Markovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tahere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tahere as Markovic tries to tie him up.
Markovic lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tahere.
Tahere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tahere.
Markovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Markovic working aggressively here.
Tahere struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Markovic.
Tahere throws a punch but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tahere working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Markovic is leaning against Tahere and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Markovic.
Markovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Tahere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Markovic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Markovic taking a breather.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Tahere.
Markovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markovic has Tahere pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Tahere.
Tahere misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markovic blocks a body shot from Tahere. #T4#
Tahere prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tahere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tahere pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tahere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good shot there 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 takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Tahere tries to sprawl out of it but Markovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tahere manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tahere lands an overhand right.
Tahere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tahere connects with a solid leg kick.
Tahere fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dyllz Tahere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tahere connects with a solid leg kick.
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 Milo Markovic 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#
Markovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tahere displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Markovic.
Tahere lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tahere throws a quick inside leg kick.
Markovic is looking to wear down Tahere with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tahere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markovic.
Tahere throws a right and a left that Markovic avoids nicely.
Markovic attempts a counter takedown but Tahere avoids it well and moves away.
Markovic misses with a hook. Tahere ducked under it nicely.
Markovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An inside leg kick lands from Tahere.
Tahere lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tahere has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Markovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tahere under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Tahere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tahere tries a quick counter leg kick but Markovic is wise to it.
Tahere avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
#T1##CL#
Markovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Markovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Tahere backwards.
Markovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tahere gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markovic can't find room to land a body shot as Tahere controls the action.
Tahere tries to throw a body punch but Markovic avoids it by throwing Tahere back against the cage.
Markovic blocks a body shot from Tahere.
Markovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Milo Markovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Markovic blocks an uppercut.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Tahere.
Markovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markovic goes for a takedown attempt but Tahere pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tahere works over Markovic's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Markovic scores with a takedown into Tahere's guard.
Tahere looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Tahere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tahere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tahere passes Markovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Markovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Markovic actively working from the bottom here.
Tahere thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tahere is looking to advance position but Markovic won't allow it.
Tahere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tahere misses with a head shot. Markovic uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Markovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tahere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tahere trying to move into half guard but instead Markovic has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Markovic passes Tahere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tahere wants to get back to full guard.
Markovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Tahere wants to get back to full guard.
Markovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Markovic winds up and cracks Tahere with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tahere tries to get to full guard but Markovic has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Markovic there.
Markovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Markovic drops an elbow to the side of Tahere's head.
Tahere on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tahere trying to get back to full guard but Markovic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Tahere.
Markovic takes a swing at Tahere's ribcage but misses.
Tahere is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Markovic has a takedown stuffed.
Tahere paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic is looking to clinch but Tahere is avoiding it.
Markovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tahere stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tahere throws a low kick but Markovic moves out of range easily.
Tahere throws a leg kick but Markovic moved away.
Markovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Markovic throws a hook but Tahere blocks it.
Tahere tries to move into range but Markovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Markovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tahere lands a nice hook to Markovic's body. Markovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tahere lets loose with a powerful body kick. Markovic will feel that in the morning.
Markovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tahere to score with a decent uppercut.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Tahere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markovic throws a combination. Tahere tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Markovic cracks Tahere with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tahere but Tahere pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markovic with a hook.
Tahere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tahere lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markovic's sensitive parts.
Markovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tahere connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tahere cracks Markovic with a good jab.
Markovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Tahere throws a chopping leg kick but Markovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tahere.
Tahere goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tahere moves away from the strike by Markovic.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Markovic throws a looping overhand right but Tahere ducks down to avoid it.
Tahere throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tahere slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Markovic throws a right hand that Tahere ducks under and follows up with a left that Tahere also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tahere! But no joy.
Dyllz Tahere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tahere connects with a solid leg kick.
Markovic checks a leg kick.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tahere manages to avoid it.
A big right from Tahere misses.
Nice jab there from Markovic.
Markovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tahere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Tahere's body. Tahere takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tahere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Markovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Tahere's head but Tahere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tahere tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tahere.
Markovic throws a body punch but Tahere moves out of range. #CL#
Markovic darts in and clinches Tahere up against the cage.
Markovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Tahere uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Milo Markovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tahere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tahere working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tahere digs a right hand underneath Markovic's ribcage. Markovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Markovic fails to land.
A short right from Tahere on the inside.
Tahere can't find room to land a body shot as Markovic controls the action.
#T4#
Tahere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tahere tries to throw a body punch but Markovic avoids it by throwing Tahere back against the cage.
Tahere can't find room to land a body shot as Markovic controls the action.
Tahere lands a left hand.
Markovic lands with a right to the head.
Tahere misses with some punches.
Tahere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tahere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tahere creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tahere.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Tahere.
Markovic misses with a body punch.
Tahere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dyllz Tahere.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Markovic!
An out of breath and clearly excited Milo Markovic thanked Victory! Sports Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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#R1##CL#
Bone has managed to clinch.
Markovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Markovic is trying to break the clinch but Bone is controlling him.
Bone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic is trying to break free.
Markovic stalls.
Bone tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
Bone misses with the head strike.
Markovic misses with a body punch.
Bone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Bone.
Markovic is trying to stall.
Markovic can't find room to land a body shot as Bone controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bone scores with a shot to the side of Markovic's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic cracks Bone with a nice body shot.#BC#
Bone breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markovic throws a front kick aimed at Bone's knee but Bone avoids it well.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Markovic. #T1#
Bone looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markovic. That's going to slow Bone down.
Bone throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Bone punishes Markovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
A punch combination from Markovic misses.
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 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bone was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Bone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bone throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Markovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Bone misses the target.
Bone throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Markovic misses
and Bone counters with a leg kick.
Bone shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Bone moved out of range.
Milo Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic scores with a jab. Bone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Markovic moves out of range easily.
Bone scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Markovic swings for the body but Bone moves out of range.
Bone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bone is looking to chop away at Markovic's legs.
Bone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone 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.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bone doesn't seem bothered though.
Markovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bone rather than just go for the knockout.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Bone.
Markovic throws a hook but Bone blocks it.
Markovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Bone off the cage and back into range.
Bone slips a straight right by Markovic.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Markovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bone.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Bone's head but Bone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bone. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Bone moves into the clinch.
Markovic slows down the pace here.
Markovic lands with a left to the head.
Markovic trying to control the position but instead, Bone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Markovic into the cage.
Bone throws a punch but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic is trying to push Bone away but Bone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Bone. #T4#
Bone struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Bone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Markovic.
Markovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bone throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Bone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Bone blocks the leg kick.
Markovic throws a leg kick which misses Bone's front leg but catches the back leg as Bone tries to avoid it.
Bone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
Markovic swings for the body but Bone moves out of range.
Bone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Markovic.
An inside leg kick lands from Markovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bone moves away from the strike by Markovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milo Markovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Markovic tries to sprawl but Bone drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Markovic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bone is on him like a limpet, forcing Markovic back against the cage.
Markovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Bone - that landed with a thud.
Markovic is trying to break the clinch but Bone has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Markovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
Markovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Bone has double underhooks.
Bone scores with a hook to the body.
Bone lands with a left to the head.
Bone tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Markovic can't find room to land a body shot as Bone controls the action.
Bone misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic working hard to break the clinch.
Bone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markovic blocks a body shot from Bone. #T1#
Markovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
Markovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Markovic fails to land.
Markovic has had enough of the clinch but Bone keeps him there for the moment.
Bone swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Markovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Markovic working hard to break the clinch.
Bone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markovic is leaning against Bone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bone.
Bone prevents a body shot from Markovic.
Bone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe Bone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bone struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
#BC2#
Markovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Markovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Markovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Bone misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Markovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Markovic scores with a nice strike.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bone manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone motions for Markovic to come forward. Bone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Bone looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
Markovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bone's head backwards.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Bone.
Bone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Markovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bone scores with a body shot.
Markovic throws a right hand that Bone ducks under and follows up with a left that Bone also avoids with ease.
Bone is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Markovic lands a slapping body shot.
Markovic throws a hook but Bone avoids it easily.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bone connects with a looping right hand.
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Markovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bone shoots in but Markovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Bone.
Bone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bone clobbers Markovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Markovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Bone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Markovic.
Bone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, jab by Bone - just one landing.
Bone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Markovic connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bone.
Bone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bone appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bone works Markovic's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Markovic misses.
Markovic throws a body punch but Bone moves out of range.
Bone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Bone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Bone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markovic sprawls and moves away.
Bone throws a head kick that half lands.
Bone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Milo Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Bone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Markovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Milo Markovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Markovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Bone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic throws a hook but Bone blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
A jab from Bone does it's job there.
Bone scores with a jab to the head.
Bone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Bone lands an overhand right.
Bone 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
Bone loads up on a big right hand but Markovic slips the punch.
Bone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic feints a counter leg kick.
Bone digs a good body shot into Markovic's ribs.
Markovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markovic, as that shot connected.
Bone scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Bone checks a leg kick.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Bone slips the punch.
Bone misses with an uppercut
letting Markovic counter with a right hand. #T1#
Markovic throws a body punch but Bone moves out of range.
Bone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Markovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Markovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bone.
Good leg kick by Markovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bone with a jab.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Markovic throws a nice looking combination but Bone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bone swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bone's corner calls for a 1-2. Bone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Markovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bone's sensitive parts.
Bone avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bone was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Bone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Bone just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic feints a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bone misses with a looping left.
Joe Bone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Markovic defending well as Bone loads up on a big left hand.
Bone throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Bone swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
A nice side step and Markovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bone throws a big shot that misses.
Markovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markovic blocks a jab.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
Bone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic throws a body punch but Bone moves out of range.
Markovic stuns Bone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
A little feinted left hand from Bone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bone is looking to land body kicks.
Bone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bone drops his hands momentarily and Markovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bone misses the shot to the body.
Bone 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.#T3#
Bone throws a leg kick but Markovic moved away.
Despite the aggression on Markovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bone.
As Markovic backs away, Bone returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bone misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bone throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bone looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Markovic throws a counter combo.
Milo Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bone throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Bone shoots in looking for a takedown. Markovic tries to sprawl out of it but Bone 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 throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Markovic moves out of range as Bone throws a body kick.
Markovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bone.#T4#
Markovic takes a swing at Bone's ribcage but misses.
Bone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bone 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.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
The fighters circling - Bone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bone misses with a body shot
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bone is able to avoid easily.
Markovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Bone.
Markovic thuds a left hand into Bone's body.
Bone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Milo Markovic.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Markovic!
Milo Markovic made sure to mention his sponsor, Victory! Sports Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
gc145
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Markovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perfect.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Perfect throws a head kick that misses
and Markovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perfect thinking.
Perfect misses with a body kick.
Perfect lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markovic's sensitive parts.
Markovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Perfect decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Markovic's guard.#ES2#
Markovic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Markovic works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perfect throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Markovic.
Markovic misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Markovic blocks the leg kick.
Markovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Markovic misses with a left hand
and Perfect counters with a slapping leg kick.
Perfect scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Perfect is just out of range.
Perfect half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Perfect cracks the inside of Markovic's front leg.
Perfect ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perfect appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Perfect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perfect bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Perfect.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic misses the body punch
and Perfect counters with a head kick. That will keep Markovic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Perfect is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markovic.
Markovic scores with a hook.
Markovic misses with a left hand
and Perfect makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Markovic really felt that one!
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Markovic checks a leg kick.
Perfect throws a low kick but it's checked well by Markovic.
Markovic throws a jab when Perfect was well out of range.
Perfect cracks the inside of Markovic's front leg. #T2#
Perfect feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Markovic's calf.
Markovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Markovic throws a jab when Perfect was well out of range.
Perfect fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Markovic misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Perfect.
Perfect fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markovic checks it well.
Perfect takes one on the button.
Markovic looks to land a combination but Perfect avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot by Markovic.
Perfect has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Perfect's head.
Perfect uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Perfect throws a wild body kick that Markovic sees coming a mile off.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perfect turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Markovic thuds his right hand into Perfect's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Perfect uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Markovic.
Perfect throws a right and a left that Markovic avoids nicely.
Markovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Perfect.
Perfect thows a leg kick but Markovic checks it
letting Markovic counter with a right hand.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perfect looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perfect looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perfect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perfect.
Markovic lands with an overhand left.
Markovic tries to bum rush Perfect with a series of wild strikes but Perfect uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Markovic backs away, Perfect returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Perfect ducks under a wild hook 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 swings for the body but Perfect moves out of range.
Markovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic swings for the body but Perfect moves out of range.
Perfect appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Markovic.
Markovic swings for the body but Perfect moves out of range.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Perfect drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Perfect has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Markovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Perfect is controlling him well.
The referee asks Perfect politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Perfect prefers to stall for the moment though.
Markovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Perfect lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perfect tries to move to mount but Markovic blocks the move with his legs.
Markovic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Perfect connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Perfect takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Perfect shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perfect stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Perfect does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Perfect.
Perfect shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markovic defends it nicely.
Markovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perfect takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Perfect closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perfect. #BC2#
Markovic manages to break the clinch.
Perfect keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Perfect bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
Perfect appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Markovic swings for the body but Perfect moves out of range.
Markovic misses with the combination.
Perfect walks into a stiff left hand from Markovic.
Perfect moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perfect tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Markovic.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perfect avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Perfect changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Perfect throws a leg kick
and Markovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic takes a swing at Perfect's ribcage but misses.
Perfect throws a leg kick
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perfect with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Milo Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perfect thuds his shin into the meat of Markovic's side.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Perfect.
Perfect avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Perfect misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic lands with a shot to the body.
Perfect throws a leg kick but Markovic checks it.
Perfect ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPerfect.
Markovic swings for the body but Perfect moves out of range.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Milo Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perfect feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Markovic's calf.
Markovic tests Perfect's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Perfect.
Markovic scores with a shot to the body.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perfect feinted with a counter takedown.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Some wild striking there from Markovic.
Perfect jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Perfect misses with a head kick.
Markovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perfect 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Markovic blocks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Perfect coming out on top.
Perfect uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markovic misses with a two punch combination.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perfect ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Perfect looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perfect throws a solid leg kick but Markovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perfect.
Markovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Markovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Perfect counters with a solid body kick.
Markovic misses the jab.
Markovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perfect was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic swings for the body but Perfect moves out of range.
Markovic lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic jabs Perfect to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markovic throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Perfect moves into the clinch.
Perfect tries for a takedown. No joy.
Perfect has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Markovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mystery Perfect. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Markovic breaks the clinch.
Markovic throws a body punch but Perfect moves out of range.
Markovic scores with a jab to the head.
Markovic swings for the body but Perfect moves out of range.
Perfect fires out a quick counter leg kick but Markovic just manages to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a few strikes there.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Perfect is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Markovic avoids the body shot from Perfect.
#CL#
Perfect fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Markovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perfect blocks a body shot from Markovic. #BC2#
Markovic manages to break the clinch.
Perfect throws a sloppy head kick and Markovic moves out of range easily.
Markovic throws a body punch but Perfect moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Markovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markovic.
Perfect 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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perfect manages to avoid it.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perfect gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Perfect 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 an overhand right that lands on Perfect's shoulder, as Perfect tries to avoid the shot.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Perfect slips the punch.
A left lands for Perfect.#T1#
Perfect lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perfect feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Perfect uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Perfect takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Perfect ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perfect will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the body from Markovic misses
and Perfect counters with a leg kick.
Markovic misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perfect. That's going to slow Markovic down.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
Markovic throws a right and a left that Perfect avoids nicely.
Markovic throws a combination that misses
and Perfect counters with a nice body shot.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Perfect is just out of range.
Perfect throws a head kick that misses
and Markovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Perfect takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Perfect breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perfect uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
so Perfect counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Markovic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Perfect off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Markovic throws a shot to the body.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Perfect's head but Perfect sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Perfect feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Perfect pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markovic is keeping the position for now.
Perfect is looking to work some ground and pound but Markovic has wrist control.#T3#
Markovic wants to stand and escape but Perfect is having none of it.
Perfect loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perfect preventing the sweep.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Perfect from controlling successfully.
Markovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Markovic, not yet.
Milo Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perfect throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Perfect does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perfect dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Markovic. That did some damage!
Perfect swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Markovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Perfect takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic tests Perfect's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Markovic throws a jab when Perfect was well out of range.
Mystery Perfect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markovic takes a swing at Perfect's ribcage but misses.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Perfect moves away and avoids it.
Markovic tests Perfect's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perfect, right into the meat.
Markovic throws a right and a left that Perfect avoids nicely.
Perfect misses with a body shot.
Perfect showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markovic.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Perfect uses good head movement to avoid 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 just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Markovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Markovic scores with a jab. Perfect acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perfect looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Perfect throws an overhand right that lands on Markovic's shoulder, as Markovic tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Markovic!
Milo Markovic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Victory! Sports Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Mystery Perfect had this to say: 'The fight was too easy and boring, and since my opponent looked like he really wanted the W, I thought I'd put on a show and give him the W.The line's getting longer. Better get back to pleasing them single and taken ladies before they go crazy'.
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Event:
gc143.5
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Rigano takes one to the chin there.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Markovic misses
and Rigano counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rigano throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Markovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Rigano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic throws a right hand that Rigano ducks under and follows up with a left that Rigano also avoids with ease.
Markovic checks a low kick from Rigano.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Rigano.
Rigano misses with a low kick as Markovic jumps back.
Rigano throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic needs to keep his hands up - Rigano had a free shot at his head there.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Rigano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 hook but Rigano avoids it easily.
Rigano moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
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.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Markovic's shoulder, as Markovic tries to avoid the shot.
Markovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rigano in his tracks. #T1#
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rigano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic throws a jab when Rigano was well out of range.
Nice body kick there by Rigano.
Rigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Rigano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rigano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rigano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Rigano slips the punch.
Rigano is looking to counter punch.
Milo Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rigano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rigano moves away from the strike by Markovic.
A counter left hand to the body from Rigano misses its target.
Markovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Markovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Rigano lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Rigano finds it's way through Markovic's defenses.
Rigano throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a double jab.
Rigano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rigano lands a head kick. Markovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano throws a leg kick which misses Markovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Markovic tries to avoid it.
Rigano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markovic under the eye.
Markovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rigano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Markovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rigano.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Rigano.
A nice combination there by Markovic.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Rigano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markovic needs to keep his hands up - Rigano had a free shot at his head there.
Markovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic lands a jab to the nose.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Rigano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigano throws out the jab.
Markovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Rigano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Rigano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markovic is looking for the big counter here.
Markovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rigano to score with a decent uppercut.
Rigano ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Rigano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rigano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rigano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Rigano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Rigano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Markovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet.
Rigano wants to control but Markovic is keeping him busy.
Rigano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano working the head and body with strikes.
Rigano prevents Markovic from standing back up.
Rigano 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.
Rigano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rigano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Markovic's head.
Rigano trying to control the pace.
Markovic is trying to stand back up but Rigano is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic tries to roll over but Rigano keeps him under control.
Markovic is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milo Markovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rigano misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano tries to bum rush Markovic with a series of wild strikes but Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Markovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Rigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Markovic tries to bum rush Rigano with a series of wild strikes but Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Rigano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Markovic misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano motions for Markovic to come forward. Rigano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rigano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic throws a series of punches but Rigano avoids them all with ease. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Rigano misses.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigano throws out the jab.
Rigano lands a lovely overhand right.
Rigano blocks a jab.
Rigano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rigano slips a jab from Markovic.
Jab from Rigano.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids it.
Rigano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Markovic misses with a double jab
and Rigano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Markovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rigano's head.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Milo Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Markovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rigano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rigano lands a nice shot to the body.
Markovic looks to land a combination but Rigano avoids it well.
Rigano lands a nice hook to Markovic's body. Markovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
letting Rigano counter with a right hand.
Rigano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rigano throws a solid leg kick but Markovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rigano.
Rigano throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Rigano tries a head kick but it misses.
Rigano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
#T3#
Markovic stuns Rigano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic jabs at Rigano's body.
Rigano with a nice cross.
Rigano 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.
Rigano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rigano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markovic.
Markovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Markovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rigano misses with a looping left.
Rigano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rigano misses the target.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Rigano slips the punch.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Rigano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Rigano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rigano throws a head kick that misses
and Markovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Markovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markovic connects with a looping right hand.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markovic misses with a hook. Rigano ducked under it nicely.
Rigano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markovic at a distance.
Rigano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markovic on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rigano.
Rigano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markovic in his tracks.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Rigano misses with a head kick.
Rigano misses with a body punch
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Rigano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rigano thumps Markovic with a low kick.
Rigano 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 Milo Markovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rigano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigano throws a poor cross that misses
and Markovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rigano throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rigano throws a right hand that misses
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rigano feints and then cracks Markovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markovic down.
Rigano ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rigano, as that shot connected.
Rigano swings widly with a right hand
and Markovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Rigano looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Rigano just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Rigano with that takedown attempt.
Rigano slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Rigano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Rigano saw that one coming.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rigano lands a nice looking body shot.
Rigano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Markovic as he checks the leg kick.
Markovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rigano takes one on the button.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic takes one on the button.
Markovic scores with a nice strike.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Rigano staying out of range there.
Rigano walks into a straight right hand from Markovic.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Rigano catches Markovic right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
A jab from Rigano misses.
Rigano slips a jab from Markovic.
Rigano loads up on a big right hand but Markovic slips the punch.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rigano manages to avoid it.
Markovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markovic throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markovic takes one to the chin there.
Markovic cracks Rigano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rigano tried to score with a low kick but Markovic checks it.
Rigano throws a body shot but no joy.
Rigano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rigano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Rigano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rigano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rigano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Markovic misses with the combination.
Rigano moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Milo Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rigano 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.
Rigano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rigano misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Markovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rigano throws a wild body kick that Markovic sees coming a mile off.
Rigano looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markovic looks to land a combination but Rigano avoids it well. #T4#
Markovic lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano throws out a loose jab but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Markovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rigano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Markovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rigano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rigano has time to react.
Rigano throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Rigano misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rigano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rigano throws a head kick but Markovic moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano just misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano throws a lazy uppercut
and Markovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Rigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rigano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Milo Markovic!
After the big win, Milo Markovic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Victory! Sports Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
gc139.5
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Markovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gullion in his tracks.
Gullion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gullion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gullion tries to land a front kick but Markovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gullion tries a head kick but it misses.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gullion staying out of range there.
It looked like Gullion was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markovic.
Markovic takes a swing at Gullion's ribcage but misses.
Gullion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Markovic is out of range and Gullion settles back down.
Gullion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gullion avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Gullion thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gullion misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Markovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Markovic throws a body punch but Gullion moves out of range.
Gullion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gullion misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Gullion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gullion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markovic. Markovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gullion momentarily.
Markovic takes a swing at Gullion's ribcage but misses.
Gullion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Gullion lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
Markovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gullion avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Gullion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gullion slips a straight right by Markovic.
Gullion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Gullion.
Markovic throws out a counter right but Gullion avoids it with no problem.
Gullion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gullion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic thuds a left hand into Gullion's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gullion lands a high kick!
Markovic lands with a hook. Gullion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Markovic connects with a looping right hand.
Gullion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gullion scrambles back to his feet.
Gullion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic throws a body punch but Gullion moves out of range.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Gullion is out of range.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gullion lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Markovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gullion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gullion misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Gullion does it's job there.
Gullion just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gullion counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T3#
Markovic looks to land a combination. Gullion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Markovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gullion takes one to the chin there.
Markovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gullion throws a front kick that sends Markovic stumbling back into the cage.
Gullion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Gullion.
Markovic lands a jab to Gullion's midsection.
Markovic connects with a body shot that sends Gullion's belly button to the back.
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!
Gullion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic misses with an uppercut
and Gullion counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Markovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gullion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
and Gullion counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Gullion.
Gullion throws a leg kick but Markovic moved away.#T4#
A big right from Markovic misses.
Gullion throws a head kick that misses.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Gullion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markovic.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markovic thuds a left hand into Gullion's body.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Markovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gullion misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Markovic lands a two punch combo.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gullion loads up on a big right hand but Markovic slips the punch.
Markovic throws out a counter right but Gullion avoids it with no problem.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gullion ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Gullion saw that one coming.
Markovic lands with an overhand left.
Gullion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
Gullion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic throws a hook but Gullion avoids it easily.
Markovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gullion counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Gullion slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gullion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gullion throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Milo Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gullion.
Gullion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gullion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.#T1#
Markovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Gullion misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Markovic misses.
Gullion delivers a nice body kick.
Gullion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gullion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gullion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Gullion throws a head kick that misses.
Markovic misses with a hook.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gullion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markovic! But no joy.
Markovic misses with a double jab.
Markovic throws a hook but Gullion avoids it easily.
Gullion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Markovic avoids it.
Gullion misses with a head kick.
Gullion throws a lazy head kick
and Markovic counters with a series of strikes. Gullion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Markovic misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Markovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gullion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic throws a shot to the body.
Markovic scores with a nice head shot.
Markovic connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Gullion.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Markovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gullion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Gullion moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gullion counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gullion has time to react.
Markovic dips to his left and cracks Gullion with an uppercut!#T3#
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Gullion misses with a looping right.
A big right from Markovic misses.
Gullion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Gullion's head but Gullion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gullion.
Markovic moves out of range as Gullion throws a body kick.
Gullion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Gullion slips the punch.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gullion manages to avoid it.
Gullion lands with a nice body punch.
Markovic lands a body shot.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Gullion saw that one coming.
Gullion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
A head kick from Gullion lands but Markovic takes it in his stride.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gullion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Markovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gullion misses with a hook.
Markovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gullion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Gullion counters with a big head kick but Markovic shrugs it off.
Gullion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Markovic connects with a single shot there.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Gullion moved out of range nicely.
Gullion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gullion looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gullion blocks a jab.
Markovic throws a shot to the body.
Gullion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy body kick from Gullion
and Markovic counters with a series of strikes. Gullion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gullion throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crunch! Gullion slams his shin into Markovic's torso.
Markovic with a hook.
Markovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gullion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gullion misses with a body kick.
Gullion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Gullion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gullion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Markovic throws a body punch but Gullion moves out of range.
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gullion.
Markovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gullion.
Gullion is looking to land body kicks.
Gullion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gullion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gullion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Markovic throws a hook but Gullion blocks it.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic scores with a punch to the head.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gullion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Markovic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gullion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Gullion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gullion throwing a counter right hand but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gullion.
Gullion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a double jab.
And Gullion counters with a quick kick to the body but Markovic blocks it.#T2#
Gullion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Gullion throws a quick counter head kick but Markovic was just out of range.
Gullion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic throws a big shot that misses.
Markovic misses with a two punch combination.
Markovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gullion delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gullion 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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gullion avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Gullion misses the target.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gullion was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Gullion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Gullion avoids them all with ease.
Gullion is looking to counter with head kicks.
Markovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gullion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Gullion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheers as Markovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gullion doesn't seem phased though.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Gullion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic jabs Gullion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gullion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markovic scrambles back to his feet.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gullion was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Gullion throws a body kick that misses.
Milo Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gullion avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Gullion throws a sloppy head kick and Markovic moves out of range easily.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Gullion avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Gullion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gullion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Gullion's shoulder, as Gullion tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Gullion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markovic thuds his right hand into Gullion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Gullion ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Gullion thuds a left hand into Markovic's body.
Gullion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gullion throws a sloppy head kick and Markovic moves out of range easily.
Markovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markovic!
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Gullion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Markovic!
Milo Markovic made sure to mention his sponsor, Victory! Sports Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
gc137
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
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gc132
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Markovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swann blocks 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.
#CUT#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swann moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Swann is looking to slow Markovic down with leg kicks.
Markovic scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Markovic throws out a leg kick but Swann moves out of range and Markovic only half commits.
Swann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markovic throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Swann to counter with a crisp jab.
Swann throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Markovic connects with a single shot there.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Swann moves away and avoids it.
Swann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swann swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Markovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Markovic there.
Markovic cracks Swann with a good jab.
Swann slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Markovic swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Swann counter with a right hand.
Swann just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Swann moved out of range nicely.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
and Swann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic lands a jab to the nose.
Markovic throws a leg kick
and Swann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic dips to his left and cracks Swann with an uppercut!
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Swann.
Swann throwing a counter right hand but Markovic manages to avoid it.#T2#
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swann misses with a straight left.
Swann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Markovic scores with a three punch combo!
Markovic ducks right into an uppercut from Swann. #TD2#
Markovic shoots in and bounces Swann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markovic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Markovic throwing strikes from guard but Swann blocks nicely.
Swann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markovic.
Markovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Markovic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Swann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Markovic, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Markovic working for submissions but it's allowed Swann to get to half guard.
#T3#
Markovic has his hands clasped together around Swann's back. He's all about the action.
Swann is thwarting Markovic's attempts to control the position.
Markovic wants to get back to full guard.
Markovic trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Markovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markovic is positioning himself well to prevent Swann advancing to mount.
Markovic wants to get back to full guard.
Markovic is pressing down on Swann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Swann won't allow Markovic to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Markovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Markovic trying to keep a closed guard but Swann is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milo Markovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
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#
Swann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markovic throws a leg kick
and Swann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markovic throws a big shot that misses.
Swann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markovic walks into a straight right hand from Swann.
It looks like Swann has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Markovic works Swann's body with a nice hook.
Markovic lands with a hook. Swann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Markovic jabs Swann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Milo Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Swann slips the punch.
Swann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markovic.
#T1#
Markovic swings widly with a right hand
and Swann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swann staying out of range there.
Markovic with a hook.
Markovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swann tries to move into range but Markovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Markovic misses with a left hand
and Swann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Swann is just out of range.
It looked like Swann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markovic cracks a nice hook into Swann's ribs.
A big left from Markovic misses.
Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swann.
Swann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Swann.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Swann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Swann ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
An attempted straight right counter from Swann misses the target.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swann looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Swann looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Markovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swann. Swann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Swann.
Markovic throws a combination that misses
and Swann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Markovic shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Swann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swann.
Markovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Markovic misses the jab.
Swann is looking to counter punch.
Markovic defending well as Swann loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic tries to bum rush Swann with a series of wild strikes but Swann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swann misses with a looping left.
Markovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Swann lands with a right hand.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swann manages to avoid it.
Swann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Swann's head.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Swann.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Markovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swann's head backwards.
Markovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swann counters with a left and a right that stings Markovic.
Markovic misses with a takedown
enabling Swann to counter with a crisp jab.
Markovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Markovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Swann counters with a left to the body.
Markovic misses with a leg kick
and Swann counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic throws a hook but Swann avoids it easily.
Markovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swann avoids the body shot from Markovic.
#T4#
Swann connects with a body shot.
Markovic misses with a hook
and Swann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Swann.
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Swann to counter with a crisp jab.
Markovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swann.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swann was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
A little feinted left hand from Swann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swann scores with a nice right hand.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Swann misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swann counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Markovic is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Milo Markovic's cut even more.
Swann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic thows a leg kick but Swann checks it
and Swann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Swann finish him?
Markovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swann checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ross Swann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Markovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Swann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Markovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markovic connects with a body shot.
Swann misses with a lunging right hand
and Markovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Markovic has his takedown stuffed
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swann throws a leg kick but Markovic checks it.
Markovic lands an overhand right.
Markovic misses with a hook to the body
and Swann counters with a straight right hand.
Swann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Swann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic throws a body punch but Swann moves out of range.
Swann looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.#T1#
Markovic misses with a double jab
and Swann counters with a slapping leg kick.
Markovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Swann is out of range.
Swann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markovic misses with a combination
and Swann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swann can pounce on him.
Swann slips under a jab.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swann on the side of the head.
Swann misses the jab.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swann throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Markovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swann counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic slips a jab from Swann.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Swann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Swann misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Swann is just out of range.
Swann just misses with a punch to the body.
Swann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Swann defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Swann.
Markovic takes one to the chin there.
Markovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swann. Swann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Swann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swann misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Swann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
Ross Swann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Markovic connects with the punch.
Markovic catches Swann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Swann's head but Swann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swann throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic jabs at Swann's body.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Swann.
Markovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Markovic tests Swann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
A nice combination there by Markovic.
Swann throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic misses with a takedown
letting Swann counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markovic.
Ross Swann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.
Markovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markovic misses with a left hand
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swann lands a head shot.
Markovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Swann's body. Swann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Markovic tried to score with a low kick but Swann checks it.
Markovic fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ross Swann.
I think Swann 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Swann!
Ross Swann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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#R1#
Mercer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a left to the body.
Mercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Markovic moved away.
Markovic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Markovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markovic fails with the takedown
and Mercer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Markovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mercer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markovic moves out of range as Mercer strikes.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Mercer saw that one coming.
Mercer half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Markovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markovic!
Markovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mercer's head.
Mercer with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Markovic.
Mercer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Markovic backs away, Mercer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Markovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Mercer moves away and avoids it.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Alex Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Markovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercer counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercer doesn't seem bothered though.
Markovic moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Mercer as Markovic shoots in.
Alex Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.
Markovic moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
#T2#
Mercer misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Mercer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mercer.
Markovic misses with the combination.
Markovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Mercer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic wants to clinch.
Mercer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Markovic just manages to avoid it.
Jab by Markovic.
Markovic throws the left hand but Mercer avoids the punch easily.
Markovic tries for a takedown but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markovic moves out of range as Mercer strikes.#T3#
Mercer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Mercer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mercer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Mercer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Markovic just manages to avoid it.
Mercer throws a solid leg kick but Markovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mercer.
Markovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mercer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Markovic misses with a double jab.
Markovic lands a really nice looking cross but Mercer seems unphased.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Mercer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Mercer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Markovic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mercer.
Mercer looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Markovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Mercer throws Markovic to one side and escapes!
Mercer misses with a low kick.
Markovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer is looking to land body kicks.
Mercer throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Markovic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Markovic. #ES#
Mercer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Markovic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Markovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Mercer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Markovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mercer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mercer is looking to slow Markovic down with leg kicks.
Mercer throws a wild body kick that Markovic sees coming a mile off.
Markovic checks a low kick from Mercer.
Markovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Markovic throws a head kick that Mercer semi-blocks.
Mercer throws a leg kick which misses Markovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Markovic tries to avoid it.
Mercer misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic scores with the left hand. Mercer knows he should have avoided that one.
Markovic lunges at Mercer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercer's hand.
Mercer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer connects with a leg kick. Markovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mercer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Markovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Markovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alex Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Mercer throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Markovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mercer won't be happy with that. #ES#
Mercer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Mercer misses with a low kick.
Markovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mercer defends it well.
Mercer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mercer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mercer tries to score with a low kick but Markovic moves his leg out of the way.
Markovic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mercer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markovic wants to clinch.
Mercer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mercer. No joy for Markovic on that attempt.
Mercer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markovic throws a push kick but Mercer slaps the foot to one side.
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Mercer throws a chopping leg kick but Markovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Markovic blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Markovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mercer.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Markovic throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markovic checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Mercer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markovic tries to clinch but Mercer is having none of it.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mercer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markovic scrambles back to his feet.
Mercer lands with a hook. Markovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mercer staying out of range there.
Markovic connects with a single shot there.
Markovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markovic throws a leg kick which misses Mercer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mercer tries to avoid it.
Mercer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mercer there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic avoids a kick to the body.
Markovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Markovic.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Markovic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Markovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercer.#CL2#
Markovic closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Mercer's body. Mercer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mercer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mercer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercer.
Mercer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Markovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
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 tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
Mercer keeps the fight on the outside.
Markovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercer connects with an inside leg kick.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Mercer scores with a leg kick.
Markovic misses with a left hand
and Mercer counters with a nice body kick.
Markovic blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Markovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Mercer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Mercer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Mercer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mercer connects with a solid leg kick.
Markovic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mercer.
Mercer connects with a body shot.
Mercer throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Mercer dominated that second round.
That's time! Mercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mercer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Markovic moves into the clinch.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch but Markovic keeps him there for the moment.
Markovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Mercer avoids the damage to the body.
Mercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Markovic cracks Mercer with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Markovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mercer cracks Markovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Markovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a looping overhand right but Mercer ducks down to avoid it.
Mercer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Markovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercer avoids the body shot from Markovic.
#T1#
Markovic throws an off balance right hand
and Mercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercer slips a straight right by Markovic.
Mercer scores with a leg kick.
Mercer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Markovic tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Markovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Markovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Mercer throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markovic throws a jab when Mercer was well out of range.
Mercer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Markovic throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic misses with a looping right.
It looked like Mercer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markovic.
Mercer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mercer scores with a nice body kick.
Markovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Markovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mercer throws a body kick that misses.
Markovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mercer scores with a hook.
Mercer misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Markovic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mercer!
Mercer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Markovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercer stalling. #SUB2#
Markovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Mercer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Markovic wants to improve his position but Mercer is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mercer stands up and beckons Markovic to join him on the feet.
Mercer throws a good cross that connects.
Milo Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mercer looks for the body kick but Markovic saw that one coming.
Mercer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Markovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Markovic misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Mercer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Markovic misses with an uppercut.
Mercer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Markovic dives in and grabs Mercer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mercer pushes down on Markovic's head and hops out.
Mercer tried to counter with a leg kick but Markovic avoided it.
An inside leg kick lands from Mercer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Mercer.
Markovic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Markovic has closed the distance and engaged Mercer in a clinch.
Mercer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Markovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Mercer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mercer, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Mercer!
Our winner, Alex Mercer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
gc122
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Genia leaves Markovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Genia misses with a body kick.
Genia tries to work over Markovic's front leg with a kick but Markovic checks it.
Genia moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Genia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Genia connects with a leg kick. Markovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Genia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID267K) in the buildup to the fight.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic scores with a punch to the head.
Genia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genia lands with a straight right. Markovic didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia throws a head kick that misses.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markovic lands a jab to the nose.
Genia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Genia.
Genia lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Genia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Markovic rushes Genia and presses him up against the cage.
Markovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Genia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Markovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Genia tries to keep at a distance but Markovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genia.
Markovic wants to stall.
Genia works on Markovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Genia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markovics head.
Genia is pushing Markovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Genia is trying to maintain a safe position but Markovic gets an underhook and turns Genia into the cage.#T2#
Markovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Genia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Genia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Markovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Genia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Will Genia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.
Genia looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Genia throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Markovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Markovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Genia wants to control but Markovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Genia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Markovic lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Genia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Genia actively working from the bottom here.
Genia is looking for a sweep. Markovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Genia is working hard here to advance position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markovic working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Genia has hold of Markovic's hands but Markovic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Markovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Genia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markovic.
Genia is pressing down on Markovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Genia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Genia is looking to advance position but Markovic won't allow it.
Genia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Markovic trying to control here.
Markovic tries to get to full guard but Genia has control of the leg.
Markovic keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Markovic looking for submissions off his back.
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 Will Genia will probably get the nod.
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#
Markovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Genia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genia looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Genia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Markovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Genia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Genia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Genia swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Genia looking to slow down the pace here.
Markovic has had enough of the clinch but Genia keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Markovic wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Genia fails to land. #BC2#
Markovic breaks the clinch.
Genia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic misses with a hook. Genia ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Genia.
Genia throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Markovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Markovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Genia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Genia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Markovic postures up in Genia's guard and throws a big left but Genia blocks it.
Genia working a defensive guard here.
Genia wants to sweep but no luck.
Genia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Markovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Markovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Markovic lands a couple of elbows.
Genia can't keep his opponent in guard - Markovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Genia regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Genia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markovic defends well.
Genia is trying to keep Markovic in close.
Markovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markovic being controlled here momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Genia has his foot on Markovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Markovic works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Genia is looking for a triangle here but Markovic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markovic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Markovic working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Markovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Genia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Genia on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Genia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Markovic off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Genia looking for the choke from the back.
Milo Markovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Genia is trying to stick to Markovic's back but Markovic is turning into Genia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Genia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Markovic.
Markovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Genia is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Genia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Markovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Genia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Genia working for a triangle but Markovic defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Genia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Will Genia is winning the standup battle so far.
Genia throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Genia misses the target.
The fighters circling - Genia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Genia scores with a jab to the body.
Genia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Genia slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Genia saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia lands a front kick.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Genia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic wants to slow Genia down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Markovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genia looking for a sweep. Not yet Genia, not yet. #T1#
Markovic stands up over Genia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Markovic throwing strikes but missing.
Markovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Genia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Markovic stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Genia has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Markovic manages to get his head free but now Genia has transitioned to an armbar! Markovic grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Genia! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Genia!
A very excited looking Will Genia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GKNY 94 - Markovic v Guk
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Markovic jabs Jong Guk right on the nose. Jong Guk blinks but takes it well.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk drops his hands momentarily and Markovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Jong Guk clinches up with Markovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Markovic tries to break free but Jong Guk pushes him back against the cage.
Markovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jong Guk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Markovic breaks the clinch.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Markovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Markovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've been hearing reports that Markovic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice shot by Jong Guk.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jong Guk delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Markovic is having none of it.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Markovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Markovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Markovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jong Guk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Jong Guk has Markovic up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
Markovic blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a left hand.
Jong Guk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jong Guk tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Markovic as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markovic tries to circle away but Jong Guk has him pinned against the cage.
Markovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Jong Guk stops a takedown attempt from Markovic.
#BC#
Markovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Markovic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jong Guk wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jong Guk blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Markovic catches Jong Guk right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Jong Guk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Guk.
Markovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jong Guk.#CL2#
Jong Guk clinches.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Markovic controls the action.
A short right from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Markovic.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk prevents Markovic from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Jong Guk lands a body punch.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
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!
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Markovic.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.#BC#
Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Markovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markovic.
Jong Guk throws a sloppy head kick and Markovic moves out of range easily.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Markovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markovic down.
Jong Guk lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Jong Guk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Markovic will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Jong Guk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Jong Guk avoids them all with ease.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jong Guk lands a really nice looking cross but Markovic seems unphased.
A jab from Markovic misses.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk cracks a nice hook into Markovic's ribs.
Markovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Jong Guk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Jong Guk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Markovic with a body shot.
Markovic misses with an uppercut.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Jong Guk's head.
Markovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Jong Guk.
A quick step to the side and Markovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
Markovic misses with a few strikes there.
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markovic throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk dips to his left and cracks Markovic with an uppercut!
Jong Guk is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick 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!
Jong Guk misses with a low kick as Markovic jumps back.#T2#
Markovic lands a nice shot that snaps Jong Guk's head back.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jong Guk sprawls well. Jong Guk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Markovic gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Markovic.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the nose.
Jong Guk throws out a powerful jab.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jong Guk sprawls well. Jong Guk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Markovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Jong Guk misses.
Markovic clobbers Jong Guk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Milo Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Markovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Markovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jong Guk pushes Markovic away with a front kick.
Markovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jong Guk. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jong Guk!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Markovic down.
Jong Guk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Markovic's front leg.
Jong Guk throws a good cross that connects.
Markovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Jong Guk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Markovic swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Markovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jong Guk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk cracks Markovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Markovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Markovic misses the jab.
Markovic throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Jong Guk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Markovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markovic.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic swings widly with a right hand
and Jong Guk counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
That's time! Markovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Markovic throws a right hand that Jong Guk ducks under and follows up with a left that Jong Guk also avoids with ease.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markovic misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Jong Guk counters by clinching up.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Jong Guk lands with a short shot to the head.
Markovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Markovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Markovic is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Jong Guk.
Oh Markovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Jong Guk tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jong Guk tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk takes a shot to the head.
Markovic trying to control the position but instead, Jong Guk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Markovic into the cage.
Markovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Markovic. #BC#
Markovic manages to break the clinch.
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Markovic up against the cage.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
#T2#
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markovic is trying to break the clinch but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic is working for takedown but Jong Guk is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic is trying to force a seperation but Jong Guk has the dominant position.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markovic.
A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
#T3#
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Jong Guk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Guk.#CUT2#
Milo Markovic's cut is getting worse.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk has Markovic pressed against the cage, preventing Markovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Markovic manages to break the clinch.
Jong Guk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Markovic will feel that in the morning.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Markovic. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Jong Guk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Markovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.#T4#
Jong Guk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jong Guk doesn't manage to clinch there - Markovic circles away.
Jong Guk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk fakes the leg kick and cracks Markovic in the body.
Markovic swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markovic, as that shot connected.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jong Guk. Markovic shrugs it off though.
Markovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jong Guk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Markovic misses with a few strikes there.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Markovic down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
A big left from Markovic misses.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
No joy there for Markovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jong Guk. Markovic shrugs it off though.
Jong Guk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Guk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Markovic moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Markovic thuds his right hand into Jong Guk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jong Guk.
Markovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Markovic's shoulder, as Markovic tries to avoid the shot.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markovic.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk throws a wild body kick that Markovic sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Jong Guk throws a big counter head kick but Markovic avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jong Guk there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic is trying to force a seperation but Jong Guk has the dominant position.
Jong Guk presses Markovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Jong Guk gets an underhook and turns Markovic into the cage.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk. #T3#
Markovic is looking to control Jong Guk's arms but Jong Guk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Markovic has his back to the cage.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Markovic back against the cage.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Markovic controls the action.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Markovic.
Markovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jong Guk after a bit of a struggle.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Markovic throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
The referee calls for Markovic to work.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
Markovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk is leaning against Markovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jong Guk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk. #BC#
Markovic breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lunges at Markovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markovic's hand.
Jong Guk tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jong Guk throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
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##CL2#
Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Markovic on the inside. #BC#
Markovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jong Guk, as that shot connected.
Markovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Jong Guk counters with a straight right hand.
Markovic takes one on the button.
Markovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markovic.
Jong Guk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Markovic misses with a looping right.#T1#
Jong Guk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jong Guk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markovic backwards. #BC#
Markovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Jong Guk counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic cracks Jong Guk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markovic.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Markovic is having none of it.
Markovic cracks Jong Guk with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Jong Guk moved out of range nicely.
Jong Guk misses with a left hand
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jong Guk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jong Guk defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Markovic lands with a straight right. Jong Guk didn't see that one coming.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but Markovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Markovic throws a front kick aimed at Jong Guk's knee but Jong Guk avoids it well.
Jong Guk looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Jong Guk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Markovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jong Guks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jong Guk momentarily.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Jong Guk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Markovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jong Guk pinned against the cage. Jong Guk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Markovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jong Guk.
A big right from Jong Guk misses.
As Jong Guk tries to get set, Markovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Jong Guk manages to avoid the attempt.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Markovic misses with a left hand
and Jong Guk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
Jong Guk lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jong Guk punishes Markovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Markovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Markovic is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Markovic tries to land a leg kick but Jong Guk saw it coming and moves away.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk moves in looking to clinch but Markovic pushes him off.
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just 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!
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the body.
Milo Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Jong Guk there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick from Jong Guk.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.#CL2#
Jong Guk forces Markovic back against the cage and clinches.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses.
Markovic tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Markovic back against the cage.
Markovic misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kim Jong Guk.
Well Jong Guk 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk is the new welterweight champion!
Kim Jong Guk 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:
GKNY 89 - Campbell v Markovic
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Campbell. That snapped Markovic's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Campbell. Those never looked like landing.
Campbell misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Campbell defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Campbell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Campbell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campbell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Markovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Markovic tries to clinch there but Campbell circles away.
Campbell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Campbell swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Campbell staying out of range there.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Markovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Markovic duly obliges. #T1#
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Markovic slips a jab and a cross from Campbell.
Milo Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic lands with a nice body kick.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Campbell misses with a double jab
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Campbell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Campbell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campbell jabs Markovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Campbell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Markovic defending well as Campbell loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Markovic throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
Markovic takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
Campbell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Markovic.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Markovic misses.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Markovic throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
Markovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Campbell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Campbell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markovic defends it nicely.
Markovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Campbell misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell walks into a stiff left hand from Markovic.
Campbell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Campbell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markovic misses with a hook.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Markovic jabs Campbell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markovic.
Campbell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Markovic cracks Campbell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Campbell takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Campbell misses
and Markovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Campbell throws a front kick aimed at Markovic's knee but Markovic avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Campbell. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Campbell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Campbell swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Campbell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Campbell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Campbell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Campbell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Campbell scrambles back to his feet.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Campbell has time to react.
Markovic feints a jab promting Campbell to slip. Markovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Campbell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jab from Campbell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campbell misses with a wild combination.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campbell attempts a counter takedown but Markovic avoids it well and moves away.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Campbell is out of range.
Campbell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Campbell.
Campbell half committed to a counter leg kick.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Campbell.
Campbell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Campbell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Markovic as Campbell shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Markovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Markovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Campbell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markovic's head.#T1#
Campbell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Markovic has wrist control.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Campbell throwing strikes but missing.
Campbell trying to move into half guard but instead Markovic has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Markovic is working Campbell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Markovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Markovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Campbell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campbell looking to control.
#SUB#
Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Markovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Campbell has wrist control.
Markovic looking to sit in guard and control but Campbell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
Markovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campbell trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Campbell working some strikes from top position.
Markovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Markovic slips a nice elbow through Campbell's hands, connecting with Campbell's forehead.
Markovic trying to control from half guard but Campbell is working away.
Campbell tries to roll over but Markovic keeps him under control.#T4#
Markovic wants to control but Campbell is keeping him busy.
Markovic is taking a breather. Campbell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
Markovic is taking a breather. Campbell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Markovic trying to pass the guard but Campbell defending well.
Campbell trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Markovic sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Milo Markovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Campbell.
A jab from Markovic misses.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Campbell is out of range.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Campbell is looking to score with low kicks.
Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milo Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campbell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Campbell throws a shot to the body.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic moves in looking to clinch but Campbell pushes him off.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campbell tried to counter with a leg kick but Markovic avoided it.
Campbell is looking to wear down Markovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Campbell throws a body shot but no joy.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Campbell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campbell motions for Markovic to come forward. Campbell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic misses with the combination.
Campbell feinted with a counter takedown.
Markovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campbell.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Campbell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic tries to clinch but Campbell is having none of it.
Campbell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Markovic works Campbell's body with a nice hook.
Campbell moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic throws the left hand but Campbell avoids the punch easily.
Markovic connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic feints a jab promting Campbell to slip. Markovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Campbell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A left lands for Markovic.#TD#
Campbell looking to score a takedown here. Markovic is defending well but Campbell drives through and ends up in Markovic's guard.
Campbell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Markovic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Markovic controlling the position.
Campbell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Campbell lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Campbell trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Markovic working a defensive guard here.
Campbell connects with a couple of short punches.
Campbell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Markovic's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Campbell lands a nice short elbow.
Campbell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Campbell throws a strike but Markovic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Campbell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Markovic controlling Campbell's posture. #T4#
Campbell throws a big elbow that misses.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Campbell distracts Markovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Markovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Campbell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campbell preventing the sweep.
Markovic has Campbell pulled in close to control his posture.
Campbell stays in close to Markovic's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Stephen Campbell did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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#
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Campbell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markovic scrambles back to his feet.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Campbell's body. Campbell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Campbell saw that one coming.
Campbell throws an overhand right that lands on Markovic's shoulder, as Markovic tries to avoid the shot.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
Campbell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Campbell shoots in for a double leg but Markovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Markovic lands a jab to Campbell's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Campbell.
Markovic stuns Campbell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Markovic does it's job there.#T1#
Campbell moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Campbell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Markovic throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
Campbell cracks a nice hook into Markovic's ribs.
Markovic connects with a right hand. Campbell shakes it off.
Campbell misses with a wild combination.
Markovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Campbell moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Campbell throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Campbell moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Campbell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markovic is fending him off so far but Campbell persists. Nope, Markovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Campbell throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Markovic. No joy for Campbell on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Campbell should have avoided that one.
Markovic misses with a wild combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Markovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Campbell - the referee stops the clock and Markovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Campbell. Markovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell lands a slapping body shot.
Markovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markovic misses with a hook.
Markovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Campbell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Markovic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Campbell is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Campbell lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campbell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Markovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Campbell can't get the takedown.
Markovic lands a shoulder strike.
Markovic is trying to stall.
Campbell blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markovic.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campbell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Markovic scores with a shot to the side of Campbell's head.
Markovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Markovic has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
#T4#
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell lands with a right to the head.
Campbell tries to score a body lock takedown but Markovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Markovic gets through Campbell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Markovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Campbell swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campbell wants to take the fight to the mat but Markovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Markovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markovic digs a right hand underneath Campbell's ribcage. Campbell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Campbell works on Markovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Markovic misses with a body punch.
Campbell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milo Markovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Markovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Markovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Markovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markovic!
#TD#
Campbell dives in and scores a takedown into Markovic's guard.#ES2#
Markovic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Campbell has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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 is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Campbell lands with a right to the head.
Markovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Campbell up against the cage.
Markovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Markovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Markovic misses with a body punch.
A short left from Campbell. #T1#
Campbell wants a takedown but no success here.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Markovic tries to throw a body punch but Campbell avoids it by throwing Markovic back against the cage.
Markovic misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Campbell is trying to trip Markovic. He has hold of a leg but Markovic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Campbell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Markovic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Campbell is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Campbell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Markovic after a bit of a struggle.
Campbell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Campbell has a couple of punches blocked by Markovic.
Markovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Campbell.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
Markovic misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Markovic fails to land. #T2#
Markovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markovic is leaning against Campbell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Campbell prevents a body shot from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell prevents a body shot from Markovic.
Markovic lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell. #TD#
Campbell has Markovic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Campbell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Markovic tumbling to the mat - Campbell dives into Markovic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Markovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Campbell is looking for a triangle but Markovic pushes his legs off easily.
Markovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Markovic works over Campbell with some ground and pound from guard.
Markovic passes Campbell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Markovic trying to control the pace.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Markovic sits in half guard.
Milo Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell trying to hold on to Markovic's head to control him but Markovic postures up.
Markovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stephen Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markovic is taking a breather. Campbell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Markovic!
Milo Markovic is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Milo Markovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GKNY 85 - Campbell v Reilly
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Markovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Palhares changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Markovic throws a low kick but Palhares avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Palhares looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markovic is fending him off so far but Palhares persists. Nope, Markovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Palhares walks into a jab.
Markovic jabs Palhares right on the nose. Palhares blinks but takes it well.
Palhares slips a jab from Markovic.
Palhares seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Markovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palhares at a distance.
Nice jab there from Markovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic misses with a hook.
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Palhares off the cage and back into range.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Markovic slips under a jab from Palhares.
Markovic catches Palhares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palhares misses the jab.
Palhares throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Palhares defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Palhares drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markovic sprawls and moves away.
Palhares misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Milo Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palhares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markovic clobbers Palhares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Palhares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palhares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Palhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Markovic works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Palhares is rocked!
Markovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Palhares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markovic, as that shot connected.
Oh Palhares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palhares is aggressively charging in as Markovic backs up avoiding any damage. Markovic tosses out a jab and Palhares runs right into it face first! Palhares is out cold! Markovic dropped down on all fours and is barking in Palhares's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milo Markovic!
Milo 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:
GKNY 81 - Fist v McKenzie
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Markovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall slips a straight right by Markovic.
Markovic throws a right hand that Dall ducks under and follows up with a left that Dall also avoids with ease.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Markovic.
Markovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Markovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markovic misses with a double jab.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Dall's body. Dall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic lands with a right hand. #T1#
Markovic misses with a two punch combination.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Dall.
Markovic scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dall lands a lovely overhand right.
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall throws a nice looking combination but Markovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Donk. Markovic catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
Dall moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Markovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Markovic misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Dall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic is trying to control the position but Dall postures up.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markovic is keeping the position for now.
Markovic is pulling down on Dall's head to control his posture. #T2#
Dall postures up.
Dall passes into half guard. #SUB#
Markovic looking for submissions off his back.
Dall passes to side control.
Dall trying to control the action but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Markovic struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
The referee asks Dall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dall prefers to stall for the moment though.
Markovic tries to buck Dall off but Dall is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dall trying to control the action but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Dall tries to move to mount but Markovic blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Markovic, who protects the arm well.
Dall has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Dall wants to take Markovic's back here but Markovic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dall trying to control but Markovic is having none of it.
Dall prevents Markovic from getting the reversal.
Dall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dall blocks Markovic's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Markovic is trying to escape the mount.
Dall thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dall thowing shots but they're missing.
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 Milo Markovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
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 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dall fails to land with a series of punches.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Milo Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Markovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic misses with a two punch combination.
Dall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markovic.
Dall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Markovic.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Markovic lands the left hand.
Markovic slips a jab from Dall.
Markovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
Dall with a poor takedown
enabling Markovic to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Markovic lands but Dall takes it in his stride.
Markovic throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milo Markovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Dall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Dall lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall throws a right hand that Markovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Markovic also avoids with ease.
Markovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Markovic.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Markovic's shoulder, as Markovic tries to avoid the shot.
Dall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Markovic defends it well.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Markovic blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Dall. Those never looked like landing.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
Dall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markovic. Markovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses.
Dall has his takedown stuffed
and Markovic counters with a nice body shot.
Markovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Markovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall blocks a head kick by Markovic.
Dall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markovic tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall takes one to the side of the head.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Markovic misses with a hook to the body
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Markovic.#TD2#
Dall drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Markovic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Dall misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
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#
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dall cracks Markovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Markovic. Those never looked like landing.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Markovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markovic.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Markovic slips the punch.
Markovic slips a straight right by Dall.
Markovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Synyx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Markovic.
A right-left combo lands from Markovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markovic motions for Dall to come forward. Markovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Markovic.
Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markovic.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall throws a head kick but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Dall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markovic throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Dall slips under a jab.
Markovic misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Markovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Markovic shoots in for a double leg but Dall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Dall.
Markovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Markovic misses with a few strikes there.
Dall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Dall misses. #T4#
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with a nice body shot.
Milo Markovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markovic moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Markovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Dall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD#
Markovic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Markovic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Markovic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Markovic trying to control the position but Dall is working away.
Markovic is really struggling to control Dall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Markovic!
A relieved looking Milo 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:
GKNY 76 - Sackett v Markovic 2
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Markovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Markovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Markovic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Markovic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sackett is looking for a sweep.
Markovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Markovic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Markovic working the strikes but Sackett uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Markovic is pressing down on Sackett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sackett is holding on for now.
Sackett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Markovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Markovic's back!
Sackett lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sackett 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.
Markovic is in bad spot here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett punches Markovic on the ear.
Markovic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Markovic is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sackett off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1#
Sackett lands a shot to the body.
Sackett lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Markovic hold on?!
Markovic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sackett working the head and body with strikes.
Sackett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Markovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Markovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
Sackett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Markovic's head.
Markovic trying to control the position.
Markovic wants to hit a switch here but Sackett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Markovic there!
Sackett lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Sackett lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett lands a big shot there that rocks Markovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Markovic is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Sackett loads up with a big shot that hurts Markovic! He's pulled Sackett in close but Sackett has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Markovic survive? More strikes from Sackett and Markovic is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett retains his welterweight title!
Mordecai Sackett took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Milo Markovic was interviewed post fight and said 'No shame in losing to the best, back to the drawing board...'.
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Event:
GKNY 73 - Huseyin v Sodergren
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Markovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reilly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reilly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Markovic manages to circle out of the way.
Markovic tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markovic lands with a nice body punch.
Reilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markovic lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Markovic has Reilly up against the cage in a clinch.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Markovic controls the action.
Markovic working hard to break the clinch.
Reilly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Markovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Markovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reilly.
Markovic stuns Reilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Markovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Markovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Markovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reilly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markovic throws a big shot that misses.
Reilly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Markovic scores with a jab. Reilly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Markovic lands a jab to the nose.
Markovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reilly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Markovic with that takedown attempt.
Frank Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
A little feinted left hand from Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reilly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
Reilly connects with a leg kick. Markovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Markovic scores with a hook to the body. Reilly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Reilly walks into a left hand.
Reilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Markovic throws a combination. Reilly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Reilly throws a big counter combination but Markovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reilly throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Markovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Markovic misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reilly.
Reilly leaning against his opponent.
Reilly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Markovic.
Frank Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.
Markovic is trying to push Reilly away but Reilly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Markovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Markovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.#CL2#
Markovic drives through and clinches with Reilly against the cage.
I was talking to Reilly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Markovic tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Markovic back against the cage.
Markovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4##BC2#
Markovic breaks from the clinch.
Markovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Reilly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Markovic's knee momentarily.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Markovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Markovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markovic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReilly.
Markovic with a poor takedown
and Reilly makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Markovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reilly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Markovic tries to clinch but Reilly is having none of it.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Markovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Markovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reilly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Markovic throws a series of punches but Reilly avoids them all with ease.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Markovic.
Markovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reilly avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Markovic.
Markovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Markovic.
Reilly drops his hands momentarily and Markovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly half committed to a counter leg kick.
Markovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reilly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Markovic's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Markovic looks to land a combination but Reilly avoids it well. #T1##TD2#
Markovic gets a double leg takedown into Reilly's guard.
Reilly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markovic.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Markovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markovic postures up.
Markovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reilly wants to sweep here but Markovic controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Markovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Decent striking displayed by Reilly there.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Markovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Markovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3##BC2#
Markovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reilly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
It looked like Reilly was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markovic.
Reilly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reilly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reilly defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Markovic connects with a body shot.
Markovic misses with a double jab.
Markovic misses with a left hand #CL#
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reilly.
Reilly is pushing Markovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Markovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reilly.
Markovic can't get the takedown.
Markovic takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markovics head.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markovic.
Markovic blocking some punches.
Reilly trying to stall but Markovic improves his position.
Reilly tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markovic's elbow.
Markovic is trying to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling him.
Reilly wants to stall.
Reilly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Reilly ducks right into an uppercut from Markovic.
Markovic lands with a straight right. Reilly didn't see that one coming.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reilly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Markovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Markovic misses with a wild combination.
Markovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reilly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but Markovic breaks away and moves out of range.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic checks a low kick from Reilly.
Reilly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markovic with a hook.
Reilly moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Markovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markovic connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic lands with a cross.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Markovic throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reilly.
Reilly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reilly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Markovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Frank Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Markovic is trying to break the clinch but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stalling in the clinch from Reilly.
Markovic is looking for a takedown.
Markovic tries to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Markovic.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly gets through Markovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frank Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Markovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reilly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.
Markovic goes for a takedown attempt but Reilly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Markovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Markovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Markovic shoots in for a takedown but Reilly shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Reilly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly throws a hook but Markovic avoids it easily.
Markovic cracks a nice hook into Reilly's ribs.
Markovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Milo Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Reilly tries to sprawl but Markovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Markovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reilly is looking for a sweep. Markovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reilly preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nice strikes from Markovic there.
Reilly gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Markovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milo Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Markovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markovic stopping the sweep attempt from Reilly.
Markovic wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic cracks Reilly with a solid left hand.
Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Markovic looking to sit in guard and control but Reilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Markovic!
Milo Markovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GKNY 69 - Payton V Momochi
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Fist sizes up Markovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fist cracks Markovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markovic drops his hands momentarily and Fist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fist connects with a crisp jab.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Markovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Second Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Fist.
Fist misses with a looping right.
Fist slips a jab from Markovic.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fist digs a good hook to Markovic's body.
Markovic throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Markovic - just one landing.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Markovic misses.
Markovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markovic is looking to wear down Fist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and Markovic counters with a left to the body.
Markovic scores with a jab to the body.
Fist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Markovic gets a clinch. #BC#
Markovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Markovic tries to clinch up but Fist circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Fist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Markovic doesn't seem phased though.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Fist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markovic is looking to clinch but Fist is avoiding it.
A left lands for Markovic.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and Markovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fist misses with a straight right.
Fist throws a shot to the body.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Markovic has time to react.
Fist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Markovic drops his hands momentarily and Fist 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!
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Fist 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.
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Fist's shoulder, as Fist tries to avoid the shot.
Fist with a nice cross.
Fist throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Fist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markovic. Markovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Second Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fist tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fist lands with an uppercut that bounces Markovic off the cage and back into range.
Fist tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markovic fails to land the takedown.
Fist throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
#TD#
Markovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Markovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Markovic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Markovic prevents Fist from escaping the position.#T3#
Fist takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Markovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fist's legs.
Markovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Markovic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fist is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fist is trying to improve his position.
Markovic scores with punches from side control.
Markovic is looking to take a break and control but Fist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Markovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
An elbow from Markovic crashes against the mat.
Markovic trying to control the position but Fist is working away.
Markovic is trying to ground and pound but Fist uses the momentary lack of control by Markovic to regain half guard.
Markovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fist avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Markovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Markovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Second Fist will probably get the nod.
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#
Some wild striking there from Markovic.
Second Fist seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Markovic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Markovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fist defending well though.
Markovic looks to land a strike but Fist avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Markovic trying to control but Fist is working from the bottom.
Milo Markovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markovic throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Markovic 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.
Markovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Markovic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Fist is looking to regain half guard here but Markovic keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Markovic stands up and beckons Fist to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fist.
Markovic throws a right and a left that Fist avoids nicely.
Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markovic at a distance.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Markovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fist is able to avoid easily.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Fist's head but Fist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Fist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Markovic takes one to the side of the head.
Fist connects with a crisp jab.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
A big left from Fist misses.
Fist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Markovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic misses the jab.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fist.
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.
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Markovic has time to react.
Fist digs a good hook to Markovic's body.
Markovic throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Fist's shoulder, as Fist tries to avoid the shot.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Fist lands a glancing blow to the side of Markovic's head.
Jab by Markovic.
Fist slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Fist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markovic stuns Fist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target. #T3#
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fist slips a jab from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Markovic slips a jab from Fist.
Markovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markovic scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Fist misses.
Markovic clobbers Fist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fist checks a leg kick.
Markovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fist throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Fist throws out a powerful jab.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Markovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fist in his tracks.
Markovic drops his hands momentarily and Fist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Fist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic throws a nice looking combination but Fist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markovic cracks Fist with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Fist lands with an uppercut that bounces Markovic off the cage and back into range.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fist.
Fist cracks Markovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Fist as Markovic shoots in.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist jabs at Markovic's body.
Markovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Fist misses.
Markovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Markovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot lands for Fist.
Decent striking displayed by Fist there.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markovic wants to clinch up but Fist keeps it at a distance.
Markovic lands a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Fist there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Second Fist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Markovic lands a slapping body shot.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Markovic slips the punch.
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Markovic moves forwards but Fist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist 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.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fist jabs Markovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice combination there by Markovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fist works Markovic's body with a nice hook.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Fist.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Fist misses with an uppercut.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Fist.
Some wild striking there from Markovic.
Fist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Markovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markovic throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
Fist slips a jab from Markovic.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Markovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Fist misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Markovic misses.
Markovic tries to clinch up.
Markovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fist's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fist catches Markovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markovic feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Fist misses.
Fist misses the jab.
Markovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Fist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fist misses the jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Fist. #BC#
Markovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Markovic's belly button to the back.
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3##TD#
Markovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Markovic lands in his opponent's guard.
Markovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fist managing to control the position.
Second Fist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Markovic stopping the sweep attempt from Fist.
Markovic wants to control from the top but Fist keeps moving.
Markovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fist swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Markovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Milo Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markovic pushing down on Fist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fist is trying to stand up here but Markovic is controlling him well.
Markovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Markovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Markovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Markovic is trying to work for a kimura but Fist is defending well.
Markovic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fist to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Markovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Second Fist!
Our winner, Second Fist, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Milo Markovic had this to say: 'No shame in losing to the best, back to the drawing board...'.
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Event:
GKNY 62 - Clavette V Halleck
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Markovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reilly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheers as Markovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reilly doesn't seem phased though.
Markovic throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Reilly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Reilly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
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 cracks Reilly with a good jab.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markovic.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Markovic lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
A punch combination from Reilly misses.
Markovic throws a shot to the body.
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reilly counters with a two punch combo.
Reilly walks into a jab.
Markovic misses with a combination
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic throws the left hand but Reilly avoids the punch easily.
Markovic shoots in for a double leg but Reilly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Markovic swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Reilly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Markovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reilly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reilly pushes Markovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Reilly tries to land knees in the clinch but Markovic avoids the damage to the body.
Markovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markovic is trying to break free.
Markovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reilly avoiding damage.
Reilly has Markovic pressed against the cage.
Reilly seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Markovic letting Reilly take a breather here.
Markovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reilly prevents it.
Frank Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.
Reilly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Markovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Markovic up against the cage.
Markovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Markovic tries to break free but Reilly pushes him back against the cage.
Reilly pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Reilly.
Reilly walks into a left hand. #T4#
Markovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markovic cracks Reilly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Markovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Reilly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Jab from Markovic.
Markovic swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Reilly moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly has Markovic pushed against the cage.
Markovic throws a head punch that misses.
Markovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Reilly gets an underhook and turns Markovic into the cage.#BC2#
Markovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Markovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reilly under the eye.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markovic scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Reilly. No joy for Markovic on that attempt.
Milo Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic looks to land a combination but Reilly avoids it well.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Reilly throws a counter high kick but Markovic was just alert enough to avoid it.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reilly.
Markovic lunges at Reilly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reilly's hand.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Reilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reilly ducks right into an uppercut from Markovic.
Markovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reilly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
and Reilly counters with a head kick. That will keep Markovic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Reilly as Markovic shoots in.
Frank Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Markovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic throws a big shot that misses.
Reilly is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd cheers as Markovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reilly doesn't seem phased though.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frank Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.
Markovic scores with a jab to the head.
Markovic punishes Reilly's body with a nice straight punch.
Reilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reilly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reilly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Markovic.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Markovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reilly lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Reilly.
Markovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reilly's hands.
Markovic misses with a hook
and Reilly makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reilly slips under a jab from Markovic.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Markovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Markovic thuds a left hand into Reilly's body.
Markovic lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Markovic swinging wildly here.
Reilly throwing a counter right hand but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly takes one to the chin there.
Markovic fails with the takedown.
Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but Markovic breaks away and moves out of range.
Markovic misses with a combination
and Reilly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Markovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic misses with a left hand
and Reilly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Markovic dips to his left and cracks Reilly with an uppercut!
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Markovic connects with a jab.
Markovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markovic sizes up Reilly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Markovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Reilly, which made it look bad.
Reilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Markovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic takes one on the button.
Markovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Markovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Markovic misses with an uppercut.
Markovic throws a right and a left that Reilly avoids nicely.
Reilly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markovic takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markovic misses with a right hand
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Markovic connects with a body shot.
Frank Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Reilly throwing a counter right hand but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Markovic throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
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.
Reilly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reilly has time to react.
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch.
Reilly stalls.
Reilly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reilly 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 blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reilly as Markovic tries to tie him up.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Markovic manages to break the clinch.
Markovic falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Reilly counters by clinching up.
Markovic tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Markovic back against the cage.
Markovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Markovic.
Reilly working aggressively here.
#T4#
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markovics head.
Markovic being controlled against the cage.
Milo Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Markovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reilly 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.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Markovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Reilly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Markovic!
A relieved looking Milo 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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