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Event:
GKNY 112 - Man vs Funk
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Markkanen. That snapped Mundi's head back.
Markkanen lands with a straight right. Mundi didn't see that one coming.
Markkanen cracks Mundi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mundi misses with an uppercut
and Markkanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mundi throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Mundi looks to land a right hand but Markkanen moved out of range.
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt
and Mundi counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Eemeli Markkanen has been cut.#TD2#
Markkanen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Markkanen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Markkanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mundi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mundi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Markkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mundi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Mundi holding on.#SUB2#
Markkanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Mundi is defending well. #SUB2#
Markkanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mundi, who protects the arm well.
Mundi is looking to regain half guard here but Markkanen keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Markkanen swings around for an armbar but Mundi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Markkanen's guard.
Mundi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Markkanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Markkanen is looking for a triangle here but Mundi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Mundi controlling the position from side mount.
Markkanen can't do much from the bottom here.
Mundi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markkanen keeps working.
Mundi takes a little break here. Markkanen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mundi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markkanen on the ground.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Markkanen is trying to improve his position.
Markkanen keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mundi working away.
Markkanen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mundi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eemeli Markkanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eemeli Markkanen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Markkanen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mundi throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Markkanen feints the counter takedown.
Markkanen works the jab nicely.
A cross from Markkanen lands.#CL#
Mundi rushes Markkanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markkanen avoids the elbow strike from Mundi, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Markkanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mundi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Markkanen manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Mundi misses with the combination.
#T1#
The crowd cheers as Markkanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mundi doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Markkanen.
Markkanen tries for a takedown but Mundi circles away easily
letting Mundi counter with a right hand.
Mundi slips under a jab.
Mundi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markkanen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mundi lands with an uppercut that bounces Markkanen off the cage and back into range.
Mundi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mundi has knocked Markkanen down with a huge combo! Mundi steps away and waves a wobbly Markkanen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen misses with a straight left.
Markkanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Markkanen 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.
Mundi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markkanen digs a good body shot into Mundi's ribs.#T2#
Markkanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mundi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Eemeli Markkanen's cut even more.
Gordon Mundi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eemeli Markkanen.
A slow jab from Markkanen misses its intended target.
It looked like Mundi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mundi defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Mundi is looking to counter the offense by Markkanen and move into the clinch.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the body.
Markkanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mundi looks to land a combination but Markkanen avoids it well.
Markkanen scores with a hook to the body. Mundi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gordon Mundi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Markkanen there.#TD2#
Markkanen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mundi's guard.
Mundi keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mundi working a defensive guard here.
Markkanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mundi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen passes Mundi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Markkanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mundi won't allow Markkanen to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mundi is staying active underneath Markkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Markkanen moves nicely into side control.
Eemeli Markkanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mundi sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Markkanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mundi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markkanen.
Mundi tries to kick Markkanen off but Markkanen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eemeli Markkanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eemeli Markkanen'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mundi misses with a straight left.
Markkanen tries for a takedown but Mundi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mundi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markkanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mundi on the side of the head.
Markkanen misses with a series of wild punches.
As Markkanen tries to get set, Mundi tries to push him back and clinch up but Markkanen manages to avoid the attempt.
Markkanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mundi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
The cut above Eemeli Markkanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mundi ducks under a wild hook from Markkanen.
Mundi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Markkanen misses the body punch
and Mundi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Mundi.
And Markkanen tries to counter it with a takedown but Mundi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markkanen staying out of range there.
Eemeli Markkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mundi.
Markkanen throws a right hand that misses
and Mundi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon Mundi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mundi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markkanen cracks Mundi with an open hand slap.
Markkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mundi manages to avoid it.
Mundi is looking for a counter combo.
Eemeli Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from Mundi.#KD#
Mundi lands a big uppercut and Markkanen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Markkanen looks OK. Mundi waves Markkanen back to his feet!#CUT#
Eemeli Markkanen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eemeli Markkanen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gordon Mundi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Red throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Markkanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Red ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Red jabs at Markkanen's body.
Markkanen fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Red moves into the clinch successfully.
Red keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markkanen's efforts to push away.
Red looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Markkanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Red misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markkanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Red fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eemeli Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Red uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markkanen.
Red is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck for Markkanen with that takedown attempt.
Red has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Red tries a head kick but it misses.
Markkanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markkanen swings for the body but Red moves out of range.
#T1#
Markkanen slips a jab and a cross from Red.
Red throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Red lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Eemeli Markkanen has been cut.
Red sizes up Markkanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Red throws a series of punches but Markkanen avoids them all with ease.
Red jabs at Markkanen's body.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Red connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markkanen. Markkanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Markkanen shoots in but Red avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Markkanen cracks Red with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Markkanen misses with a wild body shot.
Red throws a head kick that Markkanen semi-blocks.
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!
Markkanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Red only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Red bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Red throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Red scores with a body shot.
Red displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markkanen throws out the jab.
Red looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Red comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markkanen misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Red counters with a series of strikes that sends Markkanen to the canvas! Red follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #SU2#
Red decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Markkanen, up you get!
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Red is looking to slow Markkanen down with leg kicks.
Markkanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Red counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Red.#CL2#
Red has Markkanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Red scores a nice knee to the body.
Red unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Markkanen is breathing heavily.
Red connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
Eemeli Markkanen's cut is getting worse.#T3#
A knee to the head by Red.
#CUT2#
Eemeli Markkanen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Red crunches a lovely knee into Markkanen's ribcage.#BC2#
Red pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Red moves in looking to clinch but Markkanen pushes him off.
Markkanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Red sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Red responds with a good body kick, but Markkanen manages to step out the way in time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Red, as that shot connected.
Markkanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Red pinned against the cage. Red gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Red plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
Jeez, Eemeli Markkanen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Red stuffs the takedown.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Red has cracked Markkanen with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Red lands another huge swinging hook and Markkanen tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Markkanen, before Red can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manchester Red!
During a confident post fight interview, Manchester Red thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Markkanen thuds a left hand into Fertus's body.
A cross from Markkanen lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Markkanen as he connects with a hook.
Markkanen slips under a jab.
Markkanen dives in and grabs Fertus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fertus pushes down on Markkanen's head and hops out.
Fertus unleashes a big counter combination but Markkanen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt - Fertus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fertus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markkanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Eemeli Markkanen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fertus connects with a body shot that sends Markkanen's belly button to the back.
Fertus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fertus misses the shot to the body.
Fertus throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Markkanen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fertus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markkanen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eemeli Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen works the jab nicely.#TD#
Markkanen 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.
Markkanen slips nicely into half guard.
Markkanen is looking to advance position but Fertus won't allow it.
Markkanen prevents Fertus from standing back up.
Fertus is trying to control but Markkanen passes into side control!
Markkanen trying to control the position but Fertus is working away. #T2##SUB#
Markkanen tries for a kimura but Fertus is defending well. #SUB#
Markkanen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fertus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Markkanen's guard! Nice work there by Fertus!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen has control of Fertus's left arm, preventing Fertus from doing any damage.
Markkanen 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.#T3##SUB#
Markkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fertus defends well.
Markkanen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Markkanen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fertus 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 Markkanen.
Markkanen is looking to regain half guard here but Fertus keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Fertus decides to stand back up. Fertus steps back and let's Markkanen get back to his feet.
Markkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fertus. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markkanen has his takedown stuffed
and Fertus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fertus looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Markkanen shoots in but no luck this time.
Markkanen shoots in for a takedown but Fertus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fertus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fertus stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Fertus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eemeli Markkanen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Fertus.
Mike Fertus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fertus circles away.
Fertus throws a counter combo.
Markkanen lands a glancing blow to the side of Fertus's head.
Fertus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fertus clobbers Markkanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fertus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markkanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fertus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Markkanen misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fertus enables Markkanen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fertus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fertus wants to get back to his feet but Markkanen passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Markkanen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fertus reverses the position - he's now on top in Markkanen's guard. #T1##SUB#
Markkanen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fertus has picked Markkanen up and slammed him! Markkanen can't keep hold of the triangle and Fertus manages to pass to side control!
Markkanen tries to buck Fertus off but Fertus is having none of it.
Markkanen struggling a bit here.
Markkanen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fertus looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Markkanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fertus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markkanen. #T2#
Markkanen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Fertus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Markkanen is trying to control. Fertus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Markkanen is stalling here. Fertus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Markkanen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fertus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Markkanen is trying to control Fertus's posture but Fertus avoids it.
Markkanen is looking for a sweep.
Markkanen regains half guard.
Markkanen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fertus jumps into side control!#SU2#
Fertus stands up.
Fertus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markkanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fertus avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Fertus misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eemeli Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Markkanen gets a double leg takedown into Fertus's guard.#ES2#
Fertus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Markkanen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen is trying to pull guard but Fertus has him pressed against the cage.
Markkanen tries to break the clinch but Fertus is controlling the position.
Fertus has Markkanen pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Fertus breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Fertus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eemeli Markkanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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##TD#
Markkanen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fertus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Markkanen is in Fertus's guard.
Markkanen wants to pass the guard but Fertus is keeping the position.
Markkanen trying to control but Fertus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Markkanen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fertus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fertus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fertus! #REVB#
Markkanen tries to bench press Fertus off him but Fertus keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Fertus wants to work for an arm triangle but Markkanen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fertus tries to stand and escape but Markkanen is controlling the position.
Markkanen wants to get back to full guard.
Fertus is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Markkanen wants to control but Fertus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fertus wants to stand up but Markkanen is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mike Fertus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markkanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fertus but Fertus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fertus punishes Markkanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Markkanen with a poor takedown
enabling Fertus to counter with a crisp jab.
Markkanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markkanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markkanen slips under a jab.
Fertus throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Markkanen attempts a counter takedown but Fertus avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Markkanen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eemeli Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fertus connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#
Eemeli Markkanen's cut is getting worse.
Fertus connects with a single shot there.
Fertus looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Markkanen is looking to counter punch.
Markkanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fertus's waist but Fertus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markkanen off to one side.
Fertus scores with a jab.
Fertus moves away from the strike by Markkanen.
A right-left combo lands from Fertus. #CUT2#
Eemeli Markkanen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fertus looks to land a combination but Markkanen avoids it well. #T4#
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Markkanen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fertus on his heels. He'll look to pass Fertus's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Fertus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Markkanen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!#BC2#
Fertus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fertus throws a jab but it's blocked by Markkanen.
Fertus takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Markkanen slips a jab and a cross from Fertus.
Markkanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eemeli Markkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Fertus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Markkanen fails with the takedown
and Fertus counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Fertus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fertus 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Fertus!
Mike Fertus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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