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Event:
Bear Brawl 2
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Markov throws a leg kick but Judo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Judo tries for a takedown but Markov circles away easily
and Judo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Judo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Judo slips a jab and a cross from Markov.
Judo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Judo throws a lazy uppercut
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov lands with a right hand.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Judo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markov slips under a jab.#T1#
Markov cracks the inside of Judo's front leg.
Markov lands with a hook. Judo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Judo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markov cracks Judo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good exchange - Markov coming out on top.
Markov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Markov.
Judo misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Markov misses the target.#CL2#
Judo moves into the clinch.
Judo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markovs head.
Judo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Judo has a couple of punches blocked by Markov.
Markov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judo misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judo is trying to push Markov away but Markov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Judo throws a head punch that misses.
Markov throws a punch but it's blocked by Judo.
Good body shot from Judo.
Judo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markov tries to land knees in the clinch but Judo avoids the damage to the body.
Markov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Judo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Judo scores with a shoulder strike.
Judo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Judo has a couple of punches blocked by Markov.
A bit of stalling here from Judo.
#T3#
Judo misses with some punches.
Markov can't find room to land a body shot as Judo controls the action.
Markov stalling in the clinch.
Judo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Judo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judo throws a head punch that misses.
Judo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judo is struggling to control the position.
Judo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markov misses with a punch to the body.
Markov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markov being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Markov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markov misses with a body punch.
Markov is trying to maintain a safe position but Judo gets an underhook and turns Markov into the cage.
Judo managing to block the knees to the body from Markov.
Judo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Judo blocks a body shot from Markov.
Markov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Judo avoids it.
Judo scores with a shoulder strike.
Markov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Judo stalling in the clinch but Markov improves position.
A bit of stalling here from Judo.
#BC2#
Judo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexey Markov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Judo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Alexey Markov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markov connects with a leg kick. Judo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Judo misses with a shot to the body
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Judo keeps the fight on the outside.
Judo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Judo throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Judo moves out of range as Markov strikes.
Judo throws out a counter right but Markov avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Markov drives through and clinches with Judo against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Judo fails to land.
Judo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judo. #T1#
Markov trying to land knees to the body.
Markov tries to work over Judo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markov has a couple of punches blocked by Judo.
Markov is looking to control Judo's arms but Judo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Markov has his back to the cage.
Judo managing to block the knees to the body from Markov.
Markov blocks an uppercut.
Judo gets through Markov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markov.
Markov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Judo is trying to stall.
Judo effectively controlling the action here.
Judo can't find room to land a body shot as Markov controls the action.
Markov tries to throw a body punch but Judo avoids it by throwing Markov back against the cage.
Judo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Markov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judo leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Markov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Judo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markov has him pressed against the cage.
Markov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Judo is defending well for now.
Markov wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markov.
Markov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Judo blocks it with crossed arms.
Judo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Markov up against the cage.
Judo is trying to maintain a safe position but Markov gets an underhook and turns Judo into the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markov missing with knees to the body.
Judo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Judo is trying to push Markov away but Markov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Markov throws a punch but it's blocked by Judo.
Markov looking to stall.
Markov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Judo backwards.
Markov tries a body shot but Judo blocks it.
Markov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Judo looking to stall.
Markov missing with knees to the body.
Judo prevents a body shot from Markov.
Judo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judo can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judo.
Goku Judo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Markov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Judo.
Judo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Judo working aggressively here.
#T4#
Markov misses with a body punch.
Judo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Markov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Judo on the inside.
Judo lands a nice uppercut.
Markov missing with knees to the body.
Markov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov misses with a body punch.
Judo has a couple of punches blocked by Markov.
#BC2#
Judo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Judo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Markov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Judo.
Markov connects with a single shot there.
Judo staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov dominated that second round.
That's time! Markov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Judo loads up on a big right hand but Markov slips the punch.
Markov is looking for a counter combo.
Markov swinging wildly here.
Judo throws a lazy uppercut
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markov slips under a jab from Judo.
Judo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Judo both land. Nice combination.
Markov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Judo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Judo throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Markov is looking to clinch.
Judo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Judo's head.
Alexey Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judo takes one on the button.
Judo throws a right hand that misses
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Markov.
Judo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markov lands a body shot.
Markov misses with a few strikes there.
Markov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Judo throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Markov lunges at Judo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judo's hand.
Markov is looking to clinch but Judo is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Judo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Judo misses with a wild body shot.
Markov misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judo throws a right hand that misses
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Judo misses with a double jab.
Markov tries a low kick but Judo avoids it.
Judo throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markov, right into the meat.
Markov blocks a jab.
Alexey Markov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Judo throws an off balance right hand
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Judo throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Judo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Judo misses with a left hand
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Judo misses with a lunging right hand
and Markov counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Markov tries to score with a low kick but Judo moves his leg out of the way.
Judo misses with a right hand
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Judo throws a hook to the side of Markov's head but Markov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Judo misses with a right hand
and Markov counters with a big head kick but Judo shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markov.
Markov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Judo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Markov lunges at Judo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judo's hand.
Markov punishes Judo's body with a nice straight punch.
Goku Judo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexey Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Judo there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Markov, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Markov!
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Event:
RBB 20: Nurmagomedov vs Rivers
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Brunatny shoots in and bounces Markov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Markov pulls Brunatny in close to prevent any damage.
Brunatny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunatny throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunatny is looking to work some ground and pound but Markov has wrist control.
Markov has Brunatny pulled in close to control his posture.
Brunatny sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Brunatny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markov wants to get back to his feet but Brunatny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brunatny makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Markov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brunatny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markov wants to stand but Brunatny is controlling the position.
Brunatny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Markov throwing strikes from guard but Brunatny blocks nicely.
Brunatny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Markov controls the pace.#T2#
Markov wants to control from the top but Brunatny keeps moving.
Brunatny is looking to stand up but Markov isn't so interested in that idea.
Markov postures up in Brunatny's guard and throws a big left but Brunatny blocks it.
Brunatny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markov.
Brunatny has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brunatny is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markov is controlling him.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunatny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brunatny throws a head kick but Markov moves out of range.
Markov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brunatny's head.
Markov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brunatny misses with a lunging right hand
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Markov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brunatny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markov circles away quickly and effectively.
Markov throws out a counter right but Brunatny avoids it with no problem.
Bruno Brunatny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brunatny thows a body kick. Markov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Markov stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Markov rushes Brunatny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Markov.
Markov is stalling here.
Markov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markov trying to land knees to the body.
Markov slows down the pace here.
Brunatny blocks a body shot from Markov. #T4#
Markov tries a body shot but Brunatny blocks it.
Markov presses Brunatny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brunatny fails to pull guard.
Brunatny tries to pull guard but Markov holds him up against the cage and eventually Brunatny drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Brunatny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunatny is trying to pull guard but Markov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Markov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markov controlling the action here for a moment.
Markov can't find room to land a body shot as Brunatny controls the action.
Markov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunatnys head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunatny is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markov to keep the fight standing.
Markov misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov digs a right hand underneath Brunatny's ribcage. Brunatny let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Markov.
Markov works on Brunatny's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov dominated that round.
That's time! Brunatny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Markov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brunatny throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brunatny closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brunatny.
Brunatny throws a head kick but Markov moves out of range.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brunatny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markov counters with a low kick, right behind Brunatny 's knee.
Brunatny misses with a takedown
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Markov drops Brunatny with a left right combo! Markov follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#
Brunatny is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bruno Brunatny has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Oh Brunatny is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markov working the ground and pound but Brunatny is defending the strikes.
Markov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Markov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brunatny rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Markov's guard! Nice work there by Brunatny!
Markov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Markov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Brunatny jumps guard but Markov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brunatny seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Brunatny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Brunatny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunatny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Markov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brunatny avoids it.
Brunatny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Markov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Markov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brunatny fails to pull guard.
Brunatny has Markov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Markov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Markov can't find room to land a body shot as Brunatny controls the action.
Brunatny jumps guard but Markov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markov lands a nice shot to the body.
Markov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brunatny's defenses.
Markov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunatny.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brunatny tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brunatny jumps guard but Markov stands there with Brunatny around his waist. Brunatny gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Markov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunatny backwards.
Markov stalling.
Brunatny tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Markov.
Brunatny tries to pull guard but Markov holds him up against the cage and eventually Brunatny drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Brunatny gets control of Markov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brunatny will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brunatny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markov.
Markov trying to control but Brunatny is working from the bottom.
Markov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brunatny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brunatny keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Markov trying to control but Brunatny is working from the bottom.
Markov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brunatny shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brunatny on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markov. Markov obviously looking to wear him down.
A left and a right from Markov both land. Nice combination.
Markov connects with a body shot that sends Brunatny's belly button to the back.
Brunatny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markov blocks the body kick.
Markov stuns Brunatny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexey Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brunatny misses with a takedown attempt
and Markov counters with a good low kick that Brunatny was not able to check.
Brunatny tries a head kick but it misses.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Brunatny throws a lazy head kick
and Markov counters with a three punch combo that has Brunatny backing up. Brunatny nods at Markov to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Markov drops Brunatny with a nice combination! Markov dives into Brunatny's guard, looking to finish!
Markov throws a big right hand that misses.
Markov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Markov throwing strikes but missing.
Markov is looking to work some ground and pound but Brunatny has wrist control.
Markov wants to control from the top but Brunatny keeps moving.
Markov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markov preventing the sweep.
Brunatny is looking to stand up but Markov isn't so interested in that idea.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunatny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Brunatny's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Brunatny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brunatny throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Markov.
Brunatny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markov stuns Brunatny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Markov forces Brunatny back against the cage and clinches.
Markov misses with a body punch.
Markov lands an elbow just above Brunatny 's eye.
Brunatny jumps guard but Markov stands there with Brunatny around his waist. Brunatny gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov digs a right hand underneath Brunatny's ribcage. Brunatny let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brunatny wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Brunatny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markov scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markov lands a body punch. #T1#
Markov avoiding damage.
Markov pushes Brunatny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brunatny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Markov scores with a shoulder strike.
Brunatny jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Markov walks away with a smile on his face. Brunatny gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Markov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Markov rushes Brunatny with punches - Brunatny moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Brunatny goes down! Markov follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Markov!
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Event:
RBB 17: White vs Vagos
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Markov.
Maximov misses with a looping right.
Markov throws a body punch but Maximov moves out of range.
Markov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markov tries to clinch but Maximov is having none of it.
Maximov is looking for the big counter here.
Maximov throws a jab when Markov was well out of range.
Markov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Markov.
Maximov lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Maximov looks to throw the jab but Markov is out of range.
A punch combination from Markov misses.
Maximov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Maximov misses.
Maximov tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Maximov throws out a powerful jab.
Markov swinging wildly here.
Maximov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Maximov throws a hook to the side of Markov's head but Markov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markov.
A jab from Markov misses.
Markov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maximov scores with a hook to the body. Markov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximov throws out the jab.
Maximov throws a jab when Markov was well out of range.
Maximov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markov misses with a body kick.
Markov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Maximov tries to keep at a distance but Markov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Markov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markov lands a nice shot to the body.
Markov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markov scores with a jab. Maximov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Maximov misses with an uppercut
and Markov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximov thinking.
Markov is looking to slow Maximov down with leg kicks.
Markov lands a right hook to the body.
Markov with a nice cross.
Markov connects with a jab.
Markov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maximov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maximov misses with an uppercut. Markov saw that one coming.
Markov lands a head kick!
Markov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markov dodges the punch combination from Maximov.
Markov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Markov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maximov misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Markov moves out of range as Maximov strikes.
Maximov throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maximov slips a jab from Markov.
Maximov swinging wildly here.
Maximov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Markov moves out of range as Maximov strikes.
Markov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Markov gets a clinch.
Markov keeps control of Maximov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Markov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markov scores with a nice right hand.
Markov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Markov tries to clinch but Maximov moves out of range.
Maximov looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Markov is looking to counter punch.
Markov cracks Maximov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Markov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maximov is trying to break free.
Markov has Maximov pushed against the cage.#BC#
Markov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Markov.
Maximov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Markov clinches with his opponent.
Markov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maximov.
Markov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Markov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maximov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markov on the side of the head.
Markov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maximov throws a big shot that misses.
Maximov misses with a looping left.
Markov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maximov's sensitive parts.
Markov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maximov swinging wildly here.
Maximov misses with a wild combination.
Maximov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Markov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Markov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maximov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximov slips a jab from Markov.
Maximov lands with a straight right. Markov didn't see that one coming.
Alexey Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexey Markov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Maximov throws a right and a left that Markov avoids nicely.
Maximov throws a looping overhand right but Markov ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Maximov misses
and Markov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maximov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maximov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maximov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximov on the side of the head. #CL#
Markov rushes Maximov and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Markov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Markov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markov lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Markov throws a combination that misses
and Maximov counters with a left and a right that stings Markov. #T2#
Maximov misses with a right hand
and Markov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maximov's knee momentarily.
Maximov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maximov looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markov. That's going to slow Maximov down.
Markov misses with a wild combination.
Markov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maximov scores with a three punch combo!
Maximov throws a body punch but Markov moves out of range.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Markov counter with a right hand.
Markov wants to clinch.
Maximov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maximov cracks Markov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3##CL#
Markov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Markov breaks the clinch.
Markov connects with a leg kick. Maximov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maximov misses with a looping left.#CL#
Markov moves into the clinch.
Maximov misses with the head strike.
Maximov lands a shot to the body.
Markov has Maximov pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maximov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maximov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximov throws a jab when Markov was well out of range.#T4#
Markov throws a jab when Maximov was well out of range.
It seemed like Maximov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maximov misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Markov.
Markov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maximovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Maximov slips a straight right by Markov.
Markov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maximov. Maximov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maximov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maximov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maximov throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markov takes a swing at Maximov's ribcage but misses.
Maximov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Maximov moves away and avoids it.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maximov throws a right hand that Markov ducks under and follows up with a left that Markov also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gleb Maximov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Markov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Markov throws a looping overhand right but Maximov ducks down to avoid it.
Maximov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markov can pounce on him.
Maximov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markov swings widly with a right hand
and Maximov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the body from Markov misses
and Maximov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markov.
Maximov misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Markov misses the target.
Markov lands a nice hook to Maximov's body. Maximov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markov misses with a wild body shot.
Markov throws an off balance right hand
and Maximov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OH! Markov has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Maximov smells blood and charges in for the finish! Maximov unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Markov sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gleb Maximov!
Gleb Maximov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RBB 14: White vs Frank
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Markov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Markov tries to clinch there but Zegrab circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markov!
Zegrab looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markov throws a nice head kick!
Zegrab fails with a takedown attempt.
Zegrab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Zegrab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Fyodor Zegrab has been cut.
Markov cracks a nice hook into Zegrab's ribs.
Zegrab takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zegrab shoots in and drives through. Markov sprawls well.
Markov scores with the left hand. Zegrab knows he should have avoided that one.
Zegrab is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Markov.#T1#
Markov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zegrab on the side of the head.
Markov scores with a head kick.
Markov tries to bum rush Zegrab with a series of wild strikes but Zegrab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Markov finds it's way through Zegrab's defenses.
Markov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alexey Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zegrab shoots in for a double leg but Markov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zegrab is breathing heavily.
Markov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Markov there.
Markov connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Zegrab is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zegrab ducks right into an uppercut from Markov.
Oh Zegrab is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zegrab takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zegrab throws a leg kick
and Markov counters with a good low kick that Zegrab was not able to check.
Markov lands with a right that hurts Zegrab. Zegrab looks to clinch but Markov throws a short knee that drops Zegrab. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Alexey Markov!
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Event:
RBB: Fight Night III
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell takes one to the side of the head.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markov.
Bell tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
Markov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell lands with a nice combination. Markov backs away looking to recover.
Markov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Markov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bell backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov throws a low kick but Bell avoids it.
Bell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Markov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bell circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markov, right into the meat.
Bell takes one on the button.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markov.
Markov looks to land a body kick but Bell moved away.
Markov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Markov misses with a double jab
and Bell counters with a two punch combo.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Bell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Markov defends it well.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and Markov counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Markov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Markov looking to pass the guard.
Markov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Markov throws a big right hand that misses.
Markov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Markov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Markov stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Markov sizes up Bell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Markov misses. #TD#
Markov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Markov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markov is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markov stays in close to Bell's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB2#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markov tried to counter with a leg kick but Bell avoided it.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bell enables Markov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bell keeping full guard, as Markov tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Markov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Markov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Bell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Markov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bell shoots in but no luck this time.
Bell has a takedown stuffed.
Alexey Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drevin Bell.
Markov looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well.
Markov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2##TD#
Markov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Markov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Markov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Markov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Bell keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markov throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Markov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markov.
Alexey Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Markov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Markov misses with a few strikes there.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Markov.
Markov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bell's calf.
Markov lands with a nice body punch.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Markov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bell quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Markov looking to control but Bell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Markov controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Markov working for a guillotine from mount but Bell is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bell fails with the takedown
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov throws a wild body kick that Bell sees coming a mile off.
Bell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Drevin Bell has been cut.
Bell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markov works Bell's body with a nice hook.
Markov lands with a shot to the body.
Markov thumps Bell with a low kick.#TD2#
Bell feints and as Markov raises his hands in defense, Bell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Markov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Markov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Markov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bell's guard. #REVR#
Markov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markov defends it easily.
Markov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
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.
Markov'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.
Markov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markov is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Markov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexey Markov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bell tries for a takedown but Markov circles away easily
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Markov cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markov swinging wildly here.
Alexey Markov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell ducks right into an uppercut from Markov.
Bell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markov. Markov obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Bell misses with a double jab
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A shot to the liver by Markov. Beautiful body shot.
Markov scores with a body shot.
Bell throws a series of punches but Markov moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markov stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexey Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drevin Bell.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Markov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Markov is now in half guard.
Drevin Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Markov!
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Event:
RBB 8: Steve vs Douglas
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Maximov throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Gleb Maximov has been cut.
Maximov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maximov looks to land a combination but Markov avoids it well.
Maximov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markov.
Maximov looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Markov cracks Maximov with a good jab.
Markov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Maximov throws a right hand that Markov ducks under and follows up with a left that Markov also avoids with ease.
Maximov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markov circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximov scores with a one two! Markov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markov circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Markov avoids them all with ease.
Maximov just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maximov takes one to the chin there.
Markov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maximov momentarily.
#T1#
Markov takes one to the side of the head.
Markov throws an overhand right that lands on Maximov's shoulder, as Maximov tries to avoid the shot.
Maximov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markov. Markov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maximov misses with the combination.
Markov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximov manages to avoid it.
Maximov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Markov lands a really nice looking cross but Maximov seems unphased.
Gleb Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov throws a nice looking combination but Markov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markov throws a head kick but Maximov moves out of range.
Maximov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Markov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maximov is looking for the big counter here.
Nice cross by Markov.
Maximov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Markov moves out of range.
Maximov throws a combination that misses
and Markov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximov.#T2#
A head kick from Markov lands but Maximov takes it in his stride.
Markov misses with a lunging right hand
and Maximov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Markov lands a jab to the head.
Markov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximov was well out of range. Poor timing from Markov.
Markov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximov.
Markov swings widly with a right hand
and Maximov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markov throws an overhand right that lands on Maximov's shoulder, as Maximov tries to avoid the shot.
Maximov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markov momentarily.
Markov tests Maximov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maximov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markov misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Maximov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Markov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximov.
Jab by Markov.#T3#
A slow jab from Maximov misses its intended target.
Markov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maximov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Markov counter with a right hand.
Markov throws a right and a left that Maximov avoids nicely.
Markov misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Markov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximov missing with a left hand there. Markov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximov.
Markov throwing a counter right hand but Maximov manages to avoid it.
Markov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Markov cracks Maximov with a good jab.
Maximov digs a good hook to Markov's body.
The fighters circling - Maximov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markov lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximov slips a jab from Markov.
Markov throws a right and a left that Maximov avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Maximov.
A nice side step and Maximov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maximov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Markov throws a looping overhand right but Maximov ducks down to avoid it.
Markov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maximov scores with a jab to the head.
Maximov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximov slips a jab and a cross from Markov.
Maximov just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Markov as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexey Markov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gleb Maximov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maximov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maximov misses with a hook. Markov ducked under it nicely.
Markov misses with a hook.
Maximov misses with a hook
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
Markov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximov.
An attempted straight right counter from Markov misses the target.
A big left from Markov misses.
Maximov misses with a straight left.
Markov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Maximov.
Maximov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximov.
Markov throws a sloppy head kick
and Maximov counters with a straight right hand.
Maximov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markov.
Gleb Maximov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Markov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markov looks to land a left hand but Maximov moved out of range nicely.
Maximov lands a body shot.
Maximov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markov.
Maximov connects with a nice looking jab.
Markov cracks Maximov with a good jab.
Maximov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maximov blocks a head kick by Markov.
Markov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maximov lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Maximov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markov.
Markov is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Maximov misses.
Maximov fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Markov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Maximov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Maximov moves away and avoids it.
Maximov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markov manages to avoid it.
Markov throws a head kick but Maximov moves out of range.
Maximov scores with a sloppy right hand. Markov should have avoided that one.
Markov slips a jab and a cross from Maximov.
Maximov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Markov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maximov.
Maximov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Markov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximov.
Maximov misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Maximov defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Markov misses.
A big left from Markov misses.
Markov blocks a jab.
Markov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maximov scores with a nice right hand.
Maximov tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximov lands with a nice body punch.
Maximov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markov throws out the jab.
Maximov scores with a shot to the body.
Markov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maximov moves away from the strike by Markov.
Maximov lands with a nice combination. Markov backs away looking to recover.
Gleb Maximov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markov in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximov is breathing heavily.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Maximov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Maximov slips under a jab.
Markov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximov.
Markov throwing a counter right hand but Maximov manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Maximov. Beautiful body shot.
Maximov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Maximov misses.
Markov ducks under a wild hook from Maximov.
Maximov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
Maximov moves out of range as Markov strikes.
Maximov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Markov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters circling - Maximov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Markov.
Maximov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gleb Maximov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Maximov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maximov throws a poor cross that misses
and Markov counters with a nice body shot.
Markov throws a hook but Maximov avoids it easily.
Maximov lands with a straight right. Markov didn't see that one coming.
Maximov lands with a hook. Markov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maximov moves out of range as Markov strikes.
Maximov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Markov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximov throws a series of punches but Markov moves out of range.
Markov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximov.
Maximov throws a combination that misses
letting Markov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Maximov.
Markov throws an overhand right that lands on Maximov's shoulder, as Maximov tries to avoid the shot.
Maximov is looking for the big counter here.
Markov misses with a hook. Maximov ducked under it nicely.
Markov scores with a head kick. Maximov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Maximov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Maximov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markov.
Maximov lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markov throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Maximov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Markov misses with a body shot.
Maximov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maximov lands with a straight right. Markov didn't see that one coming.
Maximov misses with a hook.
Maximov misses with a looping right.
Markov throws a quick counter head kick but Maximov was just out of range.
Markov misses with a body shot
and Maximov counters with a stiff right hand.
Markov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maximov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Markov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximov doesn't seem phased though.
Markov misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov throws a sloppy head kick and Maximov moves out of range easily. #T2#
Markov dodges the punch combination from Maximov.
Markov dodges the punch combination from Maximov.
It looked like Markov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maximov.
The fighters circling - Markov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maximov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maximov moves out of range as Markov strikes.
Maximov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maximov throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximov looks to land a combination. Markov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maximov tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Markov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maximov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markov circles away quickly and effectively.
Markov throws a series of punches but Maximov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maximov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Markov blocks a jab.
Maximov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markov.#T3#
Markov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Markov misses with an uppercut. Maximov saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Maximov.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Maximov moves away and avoids it.
Maximov throws a body punch but Markov moves out of range.
Maximov tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maximov.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Markov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Markov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maximov jabs Markov right on the nose. Markov blinks but takes it well.
Maximov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Markov tests Maximov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Markov misses with a straight left.
Markov missing with a left hand there. Maximov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximov looks to land a combination but Markov avoids it well. #T4#
Maximov slips under a jab.
A big left from Markov misses.
Maximov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markov.
Markov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximov.
Maximov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maximov throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maximov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markov.
Maximov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markov.
Markov throwing a counter right hand but Maximov manages to avoid it.
Markov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maximov misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markov throws the left hand but Maximov avoids the punch easily.
Maximov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gleb Maximov.
Well Maximov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gleb Maximov!
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