Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFC Montreal
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Markham gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Markham wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is trying to keep Markham in close.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Markham from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markham preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Markham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Markham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Silva regains half guard.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Markham has control of the leg.
Markham winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Markham not doing much here.
Markham is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now. #T2#
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Markham from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is looking to control Markham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
My spies in Melhor Lutador MMA inform me that Markham has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nice strikes from Markham there.
Silva wants to control but Markham is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Markham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Markham getting side control.
Silva tries to roll over but Markham keeps him under control.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Markham sits in half guard. #T4#
Markham not doing much here.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markham.
Markham lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva is looking to control Markham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Markham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Markham clinches.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Markham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Markham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Markham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Markham from controlling successfully. #T1#
Markham preventing the sweep.
Markham wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Markham throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Markham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Silva has his feet on Markham's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Silva has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Markham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Markham is looking for a kimura here.
Markham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Markham postures up. #SUB#
Silva has his feet on Markham's thighs here. He's pushed Markham off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Markham screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Silva!

Event: AFC Fight Night 17
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Markham shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan shows good takedown defense.
Markham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Callaghan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markham motions for Callaghan to come forward. Markham throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Callaghan throws the kick towards the body but Markham avoids it.
A big right from Callaghan misses.
Markham appears to be looking for a big counter.
Markham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Callaghan throws a counter combo.#TD#
Markham drives through with a takedown into Callaghan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham wants to control from the top but Callaghan keeps moving.
Callaghan wants to get back to his feet but Markham is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Markham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Callaghan is looking to stand up but Markham isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Markham gets to his feet - Callaghan follows without any prompting.
Markham shoots in but Callaghan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Markham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callaghan throws a right hand that Markham ducks under and follows up with a left that Markham also avoids with ease.#T2#
Markham shoots in looking for a takedown. Callaghan tries to sprawl out of it but Markham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Callaghan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Markham with that takedown attempt.
Callaghan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markham.
Markham misses with a takedown
and Callaghan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Markham wants to clinch.#T3#
Callaghan moves forwards but Markham connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Markham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Callaghan's guard.
Callaghan wants to stand up but Markham is controlling him. #SUB#
Markham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Callaghan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Markham has Callaghan in his guard.#REVB#
Markham is trying to keep Callaghan in close. #T4#
Callaghan wanted to stand there but Markham had control of the position.
Callaghan preventing the sweep.
Callaghan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Markham striking off his back but it's not causing Callaghan any problems.
Callaghan wants to stand but Markham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Callaghan leaves Markham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Callaghan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaine Callaghan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Callaghan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Callaghan wants it to stay on the feet.
Markham has his takedown stuffed
and Callaghan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Markham is looking to clinch but Callaghan is avoiding it.
Markham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Callaghan defends it nicely.
Callaghan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Markham. 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.
Callaghan leaves Markham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Callaghan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Markham misses with a takedown attempt
and Callaghan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Callaghan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markham throws a series of punches but Callaghan avoids them all with ease.
Callaghan throws a shot from downtown. Markham moves away and avoids it.
Markham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Callaghan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markham dives in and grabs Callaghan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Callaghan pushes down on Markham's head and hops out.
Callaghan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Markham is rocked!
Callaghan drops Markham with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Markham! Callaghan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blaine Callaghan!
Blaine Callaghan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Bison misses with a low kick.
Bison stuffs the takedown.
Markham takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bison scores with a jab to the body.
Bison lands a lovely overhand right.
Markham misses with a takedown attempt - Bison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bison looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bison throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Markham jabs at Bison's body.
Bison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bison keeps the fight on the outside.
It appears Bison was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markham.
Markham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markham somewhat.
Bison fires out a quick counter leg kick but Markham just manages to avoid it.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.#T1#
Markham needs to keep his hands up - Bison had a free shot at his head there.
Bison delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Markham.
Markham scoring well with a low kick there.
Markham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markham misses with a looping left.
Markham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Bison.
Tony Bison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markham looks to score with a jab to the body but Bison is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markham.
Bison thuds a left hand into Markham's body.
Markham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bison but Bison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bison thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Markham is rocked!
Bison digs a good body shot into Markham's ribs.
BOOM! Bison lands a beautiful left hook that drops Markham. Markham tries to recover but Bison is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Markham lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bison!

Event: AFC Fight Night 15
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1#
Markham fakes the leg kick and cracks Hermosa in the body.
Markham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermosa.
Markham flicks out a counter leg kick but Hermosa steps away.
Markham looks for a takedown but Hermosa sprawls well.
Markham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markham leaves Hermosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Hermosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Markham clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham jumps guard but Hermosa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Markham jumps guard but Hermosa stands there with Markham around his waist. Markham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hermosa looking for a takedown.
Markham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hermosa fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Hermosa is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Markham closes the distance and clinches.
Hermosa can't break the clinch.
Markham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hermosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Markham jumps into guard, dragging Hermosa to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markham is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermosa wants to improve his position but instead Markham has moved into half guard.
Hermosa wants to control but Markham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Markham not doing much here. #T2#
Markham is thwarting Hermosa's attempts to control the position.
Markham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Markham moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hermosa.
Hermosa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU2#
Markham decides to stand back up. Markham steps back and let's Hermosa get back to his feet.#T3#
Markham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markham pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Markham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hermosa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hermosa is looking to control Markham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hermosa avoid being mounted?
Hermosa is refusing to be controlled, as Markham sits in half guard.
Markham trying to mount his opponent but Hermosa defends it. #T4#
Hermosa wants to control but Markham is keeping busy.
Hermosa wants to improve his position but Markham is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Markham is looking to advance position but Hermosa won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Markham shoots in and gets a takedown into Hermosa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Markham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Markham scores with a head kick.
Markham goes for a double leg but Hermosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hermosa continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Markham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hermosa was covering up waiting for the punch and Markham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hermosa is wriggling around but Markham manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Markham tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hermosa controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa strikes from the bottom but Markham passes into mount!
Hermosa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Hermosa wants to control but Markham is having none of it.
Markham breaks from Hermosa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Markham avoids the attempt from Hermosa to control.
Hermosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Markham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hermosa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T2#
Hermosa is squirming around, avoiding Markham's attempts to control the action.
Markham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donald Markham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markham is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hermosa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Markham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hermosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Markham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markham landing strikes from the mount and Hermosa is in trouble! #ROC2#
Hermosa is rocked!#SUB2#
Markham looking to isolate an arm here. Hermosa doesn't see it coming and as Markham extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Markham!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Markham!

Event: AFC Fight Night 9
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Markham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
We've been informed that Markham 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.#TD#
Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Markham is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Markham tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Markham missing with punches from the bottom.
Murphy trying to control the action but Markham is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Markham is defending well. #T1#
Murphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Markham wants to get back to full guard.
Markham trying to control here. #SU#
Murphy stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Markham to get to his feet. #CL#
Murphy darts in and clinches Markham up against the cage.#TD2#
Markham successfully pulls guard. #T2#
Markham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markham is on top in guard. #REVB#
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markham wants to get up but he can't break Murphy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Markham wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Markham wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #T3#
Markham sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy striking off his back but it's not causing Markham any problems.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Markham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice body kick there by Murphy.
Markham pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Markham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markham takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Markham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Markham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniel Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy is struggling to control the position.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Markham is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murphy can't fight it off and eventually Markham manages to take the fight to the floor. Murphy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Murphy pushes Markham off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Markham as Murphy shoots in.
Markham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Markham looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Markham just gets out of the way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Markham, which made it look bad.
Markham closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Markham pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markham avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Murphy. 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.
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Markham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1##CL#
Murphy clinches up with Markham and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markham can do to turn this around?
Markham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markham content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Markham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Markham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Markham motions for Murphy to come forward. Markham throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markham slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Markham takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Markham circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2##TD2#
Markham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Markham is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Markham is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markham on the ground.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Murphy is looking to escape.
Markham wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Markham tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murphy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Markham slows the pace down in half guard.
Markham wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Markham shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markham shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daniel Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Markham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Markham is breathing heavily.#TD#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murphy showed some decent athleticism there.
Markham scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Murphy manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Murphy 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#
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markham tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markham to the ground. Markham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Murphy rushes Markham and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Markham being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Markham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markham throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Markham circles away and keeps his distance.
Markham is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markham pinned against the cage. Markham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Markham drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.#T1#
Markham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Murphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Markham to the ground. Murphy is now in Markham's guard.#ES2#
Markham has his feet on Murphy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Markham tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Markham shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Markham fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Markham shoots in.
Markham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Markham gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Markham sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Markham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markham continues to drive forward.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markham stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Markham!
Donald Markham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markham wants to control but Murphy postures up.#SU#
Murphy stands up and beckons Markham to his feet.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markham circles away.#TD2#
Markham feints and as Murphy raises his hands in defense, Markham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markham stops Murphy from standing up.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Markham postures up. #T3##SU2#
Markham stands up and waves to Murphy to follow him.
Markham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Markham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy is looking for a counter combo.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markham.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy lands a two punch combo. #ROC#
Markham is rocked!#TD#
Murphy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Markham is looking to stand back up but Murphy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Markham.
Markham is still in real trouble! Can Murphy finish him?#REVB#
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!
Markham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Markham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Markham trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy is controlling the pace.
Markham seems to have recovered his senses.
Markham is refusing to be controlled, as Murphy sits in half guard.
Markham is trying is best to control the position here.
Donald Markham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Murphy stands up and beckons Markham to join him on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donald Markham.
I think Murphy 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Murphy!
After the fight, Daniel Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: AFC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1#
A head kick from Aloisio lands but Markham takes it in his stride.
Aloisio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aloisio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Aloisio misses #CL2#
and Markham counters by moving into the clinch.
Markham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aloisio wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Aloisio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aloisio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Markham has managed to clinch.
Markham tries to pull guard but Aloisio won't allow it.
Aloisio effectively controlling the action here.
Markham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aloisio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aloisio thuds a left hand into Markham's body.
Aloisio throws a low kick but Markham avoids it.
Markham is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Markham avoids the head kick by Aloisio. #T1##TD2#
Markham scores with a takedown into Aloisio's guard.#ES#
Aloisio pushes Markham off and gets back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aloisio.
Aloisio lands a really nice looking cross but Markham seems unphased.
Markham dives in for a single leg takedown but Aloisio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Afonso Aloisio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Markham blocks a head kick by Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a sloppy head kick and Markham moves out of range easily.
Aloisio tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Markham closes the distance and pushes Aloisio back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Aloisio. #BC2#
Markham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markham moves out of range as Aloisio throws a body kick. #T2#
Markham shoots in for a takedown but Aloisio shows good takedown defense.
A leg kick checked by Markham.
And Markham tries to counter it with a takedown but Aloisio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aloisio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Afonso Aloisio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markham tries to clinch up but Aloisio circles away and keeps his distance.
Markham shoots in looking for a takedown. Aloisio tries to sprawl out of it but Markham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aloisio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Markham looks to move away, Aloisio throws a big counter combo but Markham just gets out of the way.
Aloisio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Markham takes a step back to recover.
Aloisio throws a body shot but no joy.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses.
Markham throws a big counter head kick but Aloisio avoids it with no problem.
Markham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
Markham is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aloisio lands a leg kick that knocks Markham off balance momentarily.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Markham.
Aloisio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aloisio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markham. Markham circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aloisio throws a leg kick but Markham moved away.
Good work by Markham as he checks the leg kick.
Markham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aloisio sizes up Markham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aloisio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markham on the side of the head.#CL2#
Markham moves into the clinch.
Aloisio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aloisio.#BC#
Aloisio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aloisio 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 head kick misses from Aloisio.
Markham tries to counter with a clinch but Aloisio shakes him off and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Aloisio. No joy for Markham on that attempt. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Aloisio.
Markham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aloisio pinned against the cage. Aloisio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markham moves in looking to clinch but Aloisio pushes him off.
It looked like Aloisio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markham checks a low kick from Aloisio.
Aloisio connects with a jab.
Markham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aloisio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aloisio but Aloisio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Afonso Aloisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
Markham tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Markham takes the fight into the clinch.
Aloisio has had enough of the clinch but Markham keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afonso Aloisio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aloisio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Aloisio. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Markham has Aloisio up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Markham jumps into guard, dragging Aloisio to the mat.
Aloisio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Markham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aloisio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Markham is looking to stand up but Aloisio isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloisio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
Aloisio stopping the sweep attempt from Markham.
Aloisio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markham swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aloisio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aloisio lands with an overhand left.
Aloisio throws a solid leg kick but Markham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aloisio.
Aloisio stuffs the takedown attempt from Markham. Markham gets slowly back to his feet.
Aloisio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markham.#T2#
Markham closes the distance and clinches up with Aloisio, looking for a takedown. Markham pushes Aloisio against the cage but Aloisio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aloisio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aloisio lands with an uppercut that bounces Markham off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Aloisio.
Markham tries to clinch up but Aloisio circles away and keeps his distance.
Markham misses with a hook.
Aloisio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Afonso Aloisio is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aloisio.
Markham takes one on the button.
Aloisio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Afonso Aloisio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aloisio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markham manages to avoid it.
Markham fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Aloisio throws a combination. Markham tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aloisio motions for Markham to come forward. Aloisio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Aloisio.
Markham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aloisio lands with a cross.
Aloisio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markham can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Markham drives through and clinches with Aloisio against the cage.
Markham prevents Aloisio from breaking the clinch.
Markham blocks an uppercut.
Aloisio is trying to force a seperation but Markham has the dominant position.
Aloisio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aloisio's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Markham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Markham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Aloisio wants to stand but Markham has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Markham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aloisio defends it easily.
Markham keeping moving, preventing Aloisio from controlling successfully.
Aloisio looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markham is adopting a defensive guard.
Markham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afonso Aloisio 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aloisio.
Aloisio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aloisio connects with a body shot that sends Markham's belly button to the back.
Aloisio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aloisio lands a high kick!
Aloisio misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Markham closes the distance and pushes Aloisio back into the cage.#TD2#
Markham lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Markham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markham is thwarting Aloisio's attempts to control the position.
Aloisio wants to control the action here but instead Markham manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Markham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Markham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aloisio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aloisio gets back to half guard.
Markham tries to pass to full mount but Aloisio defends it.
Markham is still trying to improve position.
Aloisio wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Markham stops Aloisio from getting back to his feet.
Aloisio is trying to maintain the position but Markham is very close to passing his half guard.
Markham is nestled in close to Aloisio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Markham is taking a breather. Aloisio 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.#SUB2#
Markham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aloisio is just riding it out for now. Markham eventually gives up the hold.
Aloisio controlling the position for now.#T3#
Aloisio is trying to control but can't.
Markham controlling the pace.
Markham winds up and cracks Aloisio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aloisio wants to control but Markham is keeping busy.
Aloisio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markham.
Markham not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Markham sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aloisio's waist but Aloisio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markham off to one side.
Markham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aloisio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aloisio throws a combination that misses
and Markham counters with a solid body kick.
Aloisio lands a leg kick that knocks Markham off balance momentarily.
Markham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markham fails with a takedown attempt.
Afonso Aloisio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Markham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as Aloisio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Markham doesn't seem phased though.
Donald Markham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Markham.
Aloisio checks the leg kick nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donald Markham.
I think Aloisio 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afonso Aloisio!

Event: AFC Fight Night 6
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Daebyeol misses with a low kick.
Markham dives in for a single leg takedown but Daebyeol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Daebyeol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markham.
Horrible takedown attempt by Markham or perhaps it was just good defense by Daebyeol, which made it look bad.
Markham throws a series of punches but Daebyeol avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Daebyeol closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Daebyeol lands a takedown into guard.
Daebyeol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daebyeol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Markham punching from the bottom - just letting Daebyeol know he's still in a fight.
Markham can't keep his opponent in guard - Daebyeol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daebyeol wants to pass to mount but Markham is defending the position.
Daebyeol sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daebyeol prevents Markham from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Daebyeol there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Daebyeol in particular looking to stall.
Markham is trying to stand up here but Daebyeol is controlling him well.
Daebyeol working over Markham with some ground and pound. Markham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#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.
Markham is looking to escape.
Markham trying to hold on to Daebyeol's head to control him but Daebyeol postures up.
Daebyeol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Markham defending well though.
Markham has hold of Daebyeol's hands but Daebyeol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Markham is trying to get back to full guard.
Daebyeol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Markham defending well though.
Markham is looking for a sweep. Daebyeol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daebyeol controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Markham looking for submissions off his back.
Daebyeol looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Daebyeol's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Markham tries to get to full guard but Daebyeol has control of the leg.
Markham keeps trying to improve his position.
Daebyeol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Daebyeol seems content to control.#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.
Daebyeol is thwarting Markham's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Daebyeol rushes Markham and presses him up against the cage.
Daebyeol tries to throw a body punch but Markham avoids it by throwing Daebyeol back against the cage. #TD#
Daebyeol has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Markham is trying to keep an underhook but Daebyeol manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daebyeol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Markham's head.
Daebyeol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daebyeol is trying to control. Markham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
Markham kicks off Daebyeol and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Rhee Daebyeol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Markham misses with an uppercut. Daebyeol saw that one coming.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Daebyeol.
Daebyeol is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Markham's shoulder. That is not cool.
Markham sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Markham trying to hold on to Daebyeol's head to control him but Daebyeol postures up.
Markham gets full guard.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daebyeol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daebyeol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebyeol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markham keeping moving, preventing Daebyeol from controlling successfully.
Daebyeol showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Markham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daebyeol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markham can do to turn this around?
Daebyeol cracks Markham with a solid left hand.
Daebyeol wants to pass the guard but Markham is keeping the position.
Daebyeol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daebyeol won't allow Markham to sweep him here.
Daebyeol is stalling in the full guard.
Daebyeol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daebyeol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daebyeol is one step ahead there.
Daebyeol is in close to Markham's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Markham is rocked!
Markham wants to stand and escape but Daebyeol is having none of it.
Daebyeol trying to control the position from guard on top but Markham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daebyeol is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Daebyeol scores with a takedown into Markham's guard.
Daebyeol trying to control the position from guard on top but Markham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daebyeol connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Markham wants to get back to his feet but Daebyeol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Markham looking for a sweep. Not yet Markham, not yet.
Daebyeol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Markham wants to sweep here but Daebyeol controlling him for the moment.
Daebyeol prevents Markham from getting back to his feet. #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.
Daebyeol won't allow Markham to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Daebyeol looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Daebyeol is controlling the pace.
Markham taking some punishment here, with Daebyeol in his half guard.
Daebyeol controlling the pace.
Markham wants to control but Daebyeol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Markham.
Daebyeol works over Markham with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Rhee Daebyeol 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#
Nice uppercut lands for Daebyeol. That snapped Markham's head back.
Daebyeol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daebyeol swats away the attempt to clinch by Markham.
Daebyeol drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markham sprawls and moves away.
Markham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daebyeol swats away the attempt to clinch by Markham.
Daebyeol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markham.
Markham wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebyeol thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Daebyeol closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Markham's guard.
Daebyeol advances to half guard.
Daebyeol lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Markham wants to get back to full guard.
Markham is trying to maintain the position but Daebyeol is very close to passing his half guard.
Daebyeol keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Daebyeol scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Daebyeol performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Daebyeol's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Daebyeol looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Markham tries to kick Daebyeol off but Daebyeol keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #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.
Markham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daebyeol.
Daebyeol prevents Markham from improving his position.
Daebyeol content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Daebyeol has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Markham is refusing to be controlled, as Daebyeol sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Daebyeol moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Markham tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Daebyeol scores with a couple of short elbows.
Markham struggling a bit here.
Daebyeol scores with a couple of short elbows.
Markham is still in real trouble! Can Daebyeol finish him?
Daebyeol is putting a hurting on Markham here, landing some big shots from side control.
Markham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Markham takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Daebyeol scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Markham is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Daebyeol can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Rhee Daebyeol!

Event: AFC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Markham on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Green shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markham sprawls well. Markham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Green gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Green tries to sprawl but Markham drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Markham passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Green!
Markham thowing shots but they're missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries to hold on but Markham postures up.
Markham content just to control the position here. #T1#
Green is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Green tries to hold on but Markham postures up.
Green can't escape the position.
Markham tries to control but Green wriggling away.
Markham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Markham lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Markham looking to secure an arm triangle but Green defends it well.
Green knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markham on the ground.
Green wants to hold on but Markham pushes him away.
Green is desperately trying to improve his position but Markham has a good base and remains in mount.
Markham controlling his opponent. #T3#
Markham dominating with strikes here.
Markham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Markham trying to control but Green is having none of it.
Markham controlling the position easily from mount.
Green tries to hold on but Markham postures up.#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.
Markham with the ground and pound from mount. #SU2#
Markham stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Markham swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Markham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Markham as Green shoots in.
Markham fails with the takedown.
It looked like Green was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Markham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Markham dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Markham's head and hops out.
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markham at a distance.
Markham shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markham wants it to stay on the feet.
Markham shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Green is looking for a counter combo.
Alonzo Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Markham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markham off to one side.
Markham tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Markham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Markham looking to score a takedown here. Green is defending well but Markham drives through and ends up in Green's guard.#ES#
Green scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Markham is breathing heavily.
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!#CL2#
Markham closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.
Markham tries to pull guard but Green forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Markham has Green pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Green manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Green wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Markham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markham misses with a head kick.
Alonzo Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markham but Markham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Markham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markham wants it to stay on the feet.
Green keeps Markham at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Markham tries to keep at a distance but Green has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Markham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Markham takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green tries for a takedown. No joy.
Markham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Green prevents it.
Markham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Green is looking to break free of the clinch but Markham has double underhooks. #BC2#
Markham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alonzo Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Markham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Green closes the distance and clinches. #T3##BC#
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Green enables Markham to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Green manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Markham trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Green has his feet on Markham's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green lands with a straight right. Markham didn't see that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markham. #T4##TD#
Green shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Markham's guard.#ES2#
Markham has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Green has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Markham smiles and moves away.
Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Markham looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Markham is taking a breather. Green 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.#SUB2#
Markham looking for a submission but Green manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
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 Alonzo Green will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Markham gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Green to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Markham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green stands up over Markham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markham is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Markham looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Markham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Markham keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Markham being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Markham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markham throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Markham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#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.
Markham leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Markham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Markham is looking for a takedown.
Markham misses with some punches.
Green is trying to push Markham away but Markham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Markham pulls guard effortlessly.
Markham wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Markham trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB#
Green drops back looking for a leg! Markham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Markham manages to kick Green off! Green jumps back into Markham's guard.
Donald Markham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
Green wants to control from the top but Markham keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Markham goes for a double leg but Green avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Green continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Markham drives through and clinches with Green against the cage.
Green dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Green wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markham effectively controlling the action here.
Markham tries to pull guard but Green holds him up against the cage and eventually Markham drops back down to his feet.
Alonzo Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Markham.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donald Markham.
I think Markham 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Markham!

Event: AFC Fight Night 1
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Markham has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Markham holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Markham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Markham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ward to the ground. Markham is now in Ward's guard.#SUB#
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markham content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Markham 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Markham gets to his feet - Ward follows without any prompting.
Ward's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ward duly obliges. #T1##TD2#
Markham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ward did well to prevent Markham getting side control.#SUB#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Ward is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Markham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Ward looking for a kimura from the bottom but Markham passes into side control!
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Markham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Markham lands strikes from half guard.
Ward wants to control but Markham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Markham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
Markham gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ward cracks a nice hook into Markham's ribs.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Markham. #T3#
Ward connects with a right hand. Markham shakes it off.#CL2#
Markham moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Markham jumps guard. #SUB2#
Markham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Markham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Markham keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Markham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ward can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Markham keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Markham moves into the clinch.
Ward jumps guard but Markham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Ward is fighting off a takedown attempt but Markham is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ward to the mat. Ward regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Markham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Markham moves into the clinch.
Markham content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Ward pulls Markham into guard. #SUB#
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markham defends well.
Markham looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Ward is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Markham has his hands clasped together but Ward extends and breaks Markham's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ward.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Ward!

Event: AFL: Fight at the flats
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Kambosos Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Markham throws a big counter head kick but Kambosos Jr avoids it with no problem.
Kambosos Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Markham throws a head kick but Kambosos Jr moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Kambosos Jr.
Markham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kambosos Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kambosos Jr looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Markham counters with a single leg into guard. Kambosos Jr didn't expect that.
Markham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kambosos Jr wants to stand but Markham is controlling the position.
Markham throwing strikes but missing.
Markham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Markham stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Kambosos Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Markham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kambosos Jr's guard.#SU2#
Markham stands up and waves to Kambosos Jr to follow him.
Kambosos Jr looks to land a combination but Markham avoids it well.
Markham is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kambosos Jr throws a series of punches but Markham avoids them all with ease.
Markham shoots in and drives through. Kambosos Jr sprawls well.
A combination from Kambosos Jr does no damage.
George Kambosos Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Markham scores with a takedown into Kambosos Jr's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Markham stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Markham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kambosos Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2##TD2#
Markham feints and as Kambosos Jr raises his hands in defense, Markham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markham looks winded!
Markham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kambosos Jr wants to stand but Markham is controlling the position.
Markham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Markham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kambosos Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
George Kambosos Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Kambosos Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kambosos Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Kambosos Jr throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Markham counters with a shoot takedown. Kambosos Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Kambosos Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markham on the ground.
Markham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
More stalling from Markham.
Kambosos Jr keeping full guard, as Markham tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donald Markham will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Markham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kambosos Jr swivels and escapes.
Markham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markham closes the distance and clinches up with Kambosos Jr, looking for a takedown. Markham pushes Kambosos Jr against the cage but Kambosos Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
George Kambosos Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Kambosos Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markham is looking to clinch but Kambosos Jr is avoiding it.
Kambosos Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kambosos Jr's knee momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Kambosos Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Kambosos Jr works over Markham's head and body with a nice combination.
Markham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
George Kambosos Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham moves forwards but Kambosos Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Kambosos Jr.
Markham changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Markham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kambosos Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Kambosos Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kambosos Jr lands with a cross.
Markham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kambosos Jr pinned against the cage. Kambosos Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markham is breathing heavily.
Kambosos Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kambosos Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kambosos Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Markham is rocked!
George Kambosos Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kambosos Jr sizes up Markham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Markham is still on wobbly legs! Can Kambosos Jr finish him?
Markham dives in for a single leg takedown but Kambosos Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Markham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kambosos Jr is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Markham like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Markham from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Kambosos Jr!
George Kambosos Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: AFC Oladipo vs Bison
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Markham closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Markham to work. #TD#
Alves is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Markham can't fight it off and eventually Alves manages to take the fight to the floor. Markham looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Alves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Markham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Markham has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Markham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Alves is tightening it up a little... Markham has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Markham reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Markham taps out! Nice BJJ there by Alves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luiz Alves!
Luiz Alves took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: AFC Oladipo vs Murphy 2
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Markham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gleeson wants to get back to full guard.
Markham controlling the action here.
Gleeson trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham working Gleeson over with strikes.
Gleeson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markham stalling. #T1##SU2#
Markham decides to stand up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markham.
Gleeson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Markham clinches up with Gleeson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Markham jumps into guard, dragging Gleeson to the mat. #T2##SUB2#
Gleeson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Markham's closed guard. He's half up but Markham has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Markham pivots and extends the arm, Gleeson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Markham! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Markham!

Event: AFC Murphy vs Hedes
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
Markham wants to clinch up but Areias keeps it at a distance.
Markham tries to clinch there but Areias circles away.
Markham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Areias tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Markham manages to circle out of the way.
Markham shoots in for a takedown but Areias shows good takedown defense.
Markham wants to clinch up but Areias keeps it at a distance.
Areias misses with a takedown attempt - Markham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Markham tries to close the distance and clinch but Areias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Areias shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markham as he avoids it easily.
Markham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham wants to clinch up but Areias keeps it at a distance.
Areias was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Markham misses with a head kick.
Markham closes the distance and clinches up with Areias, looking for a takedown. Markham pushes Areias against the cage but Areias circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markham throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Areias holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Areias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Areias moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Markham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Areias trying to control but Markham is working from the bottom.
Areias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Areias trying to control the position from guard on top but Markham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Areias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Markham dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2##SU2#
Markham stands and steps away. Areias gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Markham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markham wants to clinch.
Markham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Areias defends well and Markham ends up having to push Areias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santiago Areias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Markham shoots in for a takedown but Areias shows good takedown defense.
Areias dives in for a single leg takedown but Markham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Areias misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Areias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Areias wants it to stay on the feet.
Areias went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Markham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Areias counters by clinching up. #BC#
Areias manages to break the clinch.
Markham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Areias avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Areias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markham, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Areias jumps guard and drags Markham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Markham trying to control but Areias is working from the bottom.
Areias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Markham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Areias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Areias tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Areias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Areias is trying to keep Markham in close.
Areias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Markham won't allow Areias to sweep him here. #SUB#
Markham avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Markham fails with the takedown#CL#
and Areias holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Areias tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Areias tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Markham smiles and moves away. #CL#
Markham tries to keep at a distance but Areias has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Areias dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Areias has managed to clinch.
Markham is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Areias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markham has his takedown stuffed
and Areias counters with a nice leg kick.
Markham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Areias as he avoids it easily.
Santiago Areias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Areias scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Areias moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham looking for a takedown.
Markham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Areias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Areias content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Markham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Areias. #T1#
Markham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Markham is breathing heavily.
Areias tries to pull guard but Markham won't allow it.
Markham tries to work over Areias's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Areias prevents it. #TD#
Areias manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Areias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markham can do to turn this around?
Areias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Areias keeping moving, preventing Markham from controlling successfully.
Areias tries to strike from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Markham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Areias is looking to stand up but Markham isn't so interested in that idea.
Markham scoring with some ground and pound.
Markham stands up over Areias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Areias trying to control the position.
Markham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Markham wants to control from the top but Areias keeps moving. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Markham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Markham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Areias looking for a sweep. Not yet Areias, not yet.
Areias is looking to sweep but instead, Markham has passed into half guard.
Markham controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Markham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Areias sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Areias is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Markham decides to stand up.
Markham fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Markham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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 Santiago Areias 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Markham or perhaps it was just good defense by Areias, which made it look bad.
Markham tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Areias counters with a nice body kick.
Areias shoots for a double leg takedown but Markham sprawls well. He's pushed Areias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Areias backs off Markham throws a huge counter combo but Areias manages to avoid it all.
Markham misses with a straight left.
Areias swats away the attempt to clinch by Markham.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markham but Markham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markham tries to clinch there but Areias circles away.
Areias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markham.
And Areias counters with a quick kick to the body but Markham blocks it.
Santiago Areias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Markham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Markham stuffs the takedown attempt from Areias. Areias gets slowly back to his feet.
Areias blocks a low kick nicely.
As Markham tries to get set, Areias tries to push him back and clinch up but Markham manages to avoid the attempt.
Markham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areias throws a head kick but Markham moves out of range.
Areias shoots for a takedown but Markham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Areias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markham unleashes a big counter combination but Areias bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Markham is looking to clinch but Areias is avoiding it.
Markham has a takedown stuffed.
Areias shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markham as he avoids it easily.
Areias chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Markham fails with a takedown attempt.
Areias throws a big counter combination but Markham scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Markham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Areias defends well and Markham ends up having to push Areias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Areias misses with a few strikes there.
Markham feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Areias clinches up against the cage.
Areias tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markham just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Areias turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Areias manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Markham sneaks out the side door and pushes Areias away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markham.
Markham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Areias went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Markham shoots in looking for a takedown but Areias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Areias shoots in and drives through. Markham sprawls well.
Santiago Areias is winning the standup battle so far.
Markham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Areias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Areias lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Markham has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Areias gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Markham tries to break the clinch but Areias is controlling the position.
Markham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Areias walks away with a smile on his face. Markham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Markham tries for a takedown but Areias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Markham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Areias fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Areias gets a double leg takedown into Markham's guard.
Markham working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markham looking for a sweep. Not yet Markham, not yet.
Donald Markham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Areias trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markham's guard.
Donald Markham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Areias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Areias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markham on the ground.
Markham keeping full guard, as Areias tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Areias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Areias, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Areias!

Event: AFC Bravo vs Allakaev
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Carruthers connects with a single shot there.
Carruthers throws a solid leg kick but Markham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carruthers.
Carruthers works the jab nicely.
Markham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carruthers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Markham is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Markham forces Carruthers back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Carruthers.
Carruthers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.
Carruthers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carruthers is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers avoids the elbow strike from Markham, against the cage.
Markham is trying to pull guard but Carruthers has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Markham breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Markham shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Markham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Markham prevents Carruthers from improving his position.#ES#
Carruthers has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Markham is on him like a limpet, forcing Carruthers back against the cage.
Markham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Markham prevents Carruthers from breaking the clinch.
Carruthers is trying to force a seperation but Markham has the dominant position.
Carruthers is trying to break the clinch but Markham is controlling him.#BC2#
Markham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markham tries to close the distance and clinch but Carruthers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Carruthers scores with a shot to the body.
Markham wants to clinch.
Carruthers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carruthers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Markham is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carruthers's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carruthers tries to get to full guard but Markham has control of the leg.
Carruthers is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Markham decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Carruthers lands a slapping body shot.
Markham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carruthers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jimmy Carruthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markham dives in and grabs Carruthers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carruthers pushes down on Markham's head and hops out.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
A head kick by Markham misses
and Carruthers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carruthers jabs Markham to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Carruthers gets caught flat footed, as Markham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Markham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Markham looks winded!
Markham tries to free his leg and advance position but Carruthers is retaining full guard.
Carruthers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Markham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carruthers trying to keep a closed guard but Markham is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Carruthers is really struggling to control Markham but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Markham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Carruthers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carruthers throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Markham clinches up with Carruthers and pushes him back against the cage.
Carruthers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carruthers is trying to push Markham away but Markham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Carruthers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Carruthers throws a chopping leg kick but Markham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Markham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carruthers circles away quickly and effectively.
Markham is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carruthers.#TD2#
Markham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carruthers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carruthers is trying to control Markham's posture but Markham avoids it.
Carruthers tries to bench press Markham off him but Markham keeps the position.
Carruthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markham can do to turn this around?
Carruthers is working hard here to advance position.
Markham advances to mount.
Carruthers wants to control but Markham is having none of it.
Markham raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Carruthers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Markham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carruthers's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Carruthers tries to improve his position but instead Markham has taken his back! #SUB2#
Carruthers is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Markham is not going to allow Carruthers to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Markham trying to control momentarily.
Carruthers trying to control the action but Markham just sinks the hooks in.
Markham controls the position.
Will Markham go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Markham is not going to allow Carruthers to sit and survive in this position.
Markham has good solid back control here. #T3#
Markham punishes Carruthers with strikes from the back mount.
Markham slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Carruthers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Carruthers trying to hold on to Markham's head to control him but Markham postures up. #SUB2#
Markham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Markham is controlling the pace. #T4#
Carruthers wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Markham there.
Carruthers is looking for a sweep. Markham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markham is thwarting Carruthers's attempts to control the position.
Markham performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Markham has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Markham 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#
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markham moves away.
Markham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carruthers is looking to wear down Markham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Markham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carruthers sprawls well. Carruthers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Markham gets slowly back to his feet.
Carruthers tries to bum rush Markham with a series of wild strikes but Markham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Markham's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Markham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carruthers is fending him off so far but Markham persists. Nope, Carruthers circles away and we're back to standing.
Carruthers cracks Markham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markham looks for a takedown but Carruthers sprawls well.
Jimmy Carruthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
Markham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carruthers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donald Markham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Markham or perhaps it was just good defense by Carruthers, which made it look bad. #T1#
A low kick from Carruthers misses #TD2#
and Markham counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carruthers! #SU2#
Markham stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Markham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Carruthers. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Carruthers.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carruthers throws a front kick aimed at Markham's knee but Markham avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carruthers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Markham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carruthers, right into the meat.
Markham misses with an uppercut.
Carruthers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Carruthers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Markham shoots for a takedown but Carruthers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carruthers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Markham takes one to the chin there.
Carruthers misses with a low kick.
Carruthers stuffs the takedown attempt from Markham. Markham gets slowly back to his feet.
Carruthers lands with a right hand.
Markham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Carruthers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carruthers lands a nice hook to Markham's body. Markham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carruthers throws a chopping leg kick but Markham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3##CL2#
Markham moves into range and clinches up with Carruthers.
Markham is trying to pull guard but Carruthers has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Carruthers.
Carruthers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Markham manages to break the clinch.
Carruthers jabs Markham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carruthers lands a two punch combo.
Markham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carruthers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carruthers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markham tries to clinch up
and Carruthers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Carruthers tries to score with a low kick but Markham moves his leg out of the way.
Carruthers swats away the attempt to clinch by Markham.
Markham moves in looking to clinch but Carruthers pushes him off.
Carruthers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carruthers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carruthers throws a right hand that Markham ducks under and follows up with a left that Markham also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carruthers is fending him off so far but Markham persists. Nope, Carruthers circles away and we're back to standing.
Markham takes a swing at Carruthers's ribcage but misses.
Carruthers is looking for a counter combo.
Carruthers lands a nice looking body shot.
Carruthers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markham fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carruthers is out of range.
Carruthers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markham's sensitive parts.
Carruthers jabs Markham right on the nose. Markham blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Carruthers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carruthers 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Carruthers!

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