Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 116 UTH v Cruz Jr
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1##TD#
Markell feints and as Steinheiser raises his hands in defense, Markell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steinheiser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markell tries to free his leg and advance position but Steinheiser is retaining full guard.
Markell trying to control but Steinheiser is working from the bottom.
Markell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Markell looking to pass the guard.
Markell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinheiser stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB#
Markell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Markell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Markell controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
I wouldn't like to be where Steinheiser is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steinheiser being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Markell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steinheiser avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Markell. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Markell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Steinheiser is avoiding damage well.
Markell controls the position from side control.
Markell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Markell tries to advance to mount but Steinheiser denies him.
Steinheiser is trying to control Markell's posture but Markell avoids it.
An elbow from Markell crashes against the mat.
Markell tries to move to mount but Steinheiser blocks the move with his legs.
Steinheiser is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Steinheiser takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Steinheiser wants to control but Markell postures up.
Markell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Markell advances nicely into full mount.
Steinheiser wants to control but Markell is having none of it.
Steinheiser is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Markell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Markell with the ground and pound from mount.
Markell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Markell content just to control the position here.
Markell lands a big elbow.
Markell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Steinheiser is squirming around, avoiding Markell's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Markell looking to ground and pound but Steinheiser is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steinheiser is squirming around, avoiding Markell's attempts to control the action.
Markell throwing strikes here but Steinheiser is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Markell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Markell throws some wild stikes that Steinheiser manages to avoid easily.
Markell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Markell working the ground and pound effectively.
Markell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Markell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Steinheiser to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Steinheiser shrugs it off.
Markell wants to control but instead Steinheiser manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Steinheiser gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Markell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinheiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steinheiser keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully.
Markell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steinheiser trying to control the position here.
Steinheiser trying to keep a closed guard but Markell is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinheiser keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Markell throwing strikes from guard but Steinheiser blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steinheiser pulls Markell in close to his closed guard and prevents Markell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Markell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steinheiser can do to turn this around?
Markell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jhin Markell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steinheiser has control of Markell's left arm, preventing Markell from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steinheiser moves out of range of the strikes.
Jhin Markell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markell falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Steinheiser decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Markell's guard.#T2#
Markell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steinheiser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steinheiser throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Steinheiser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Markell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Markell trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinheiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markell passes Steinheiser's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Markell wants to take a breather but Steinheiser is having none of it.
Markell is really struggling to control Steinheiser but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Markell looks to land a strike but Steinheiser avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Markell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Markell trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinheiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Markell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Steinheiser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markell.
Markell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Markell advances position into side control!#T4#
Markell working the body and head with strikes.
Markell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steinheiser keeps working.
The referee asks Markell politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Markell prefers to stall for the moment though.
Markell working the ground and pound.
Markell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Markell trying to control the position but Steinheiser is working away.
Steinheiser being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell dominated that second round.
That's time! Markell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Steinheiser shoots in for a double leg but Markell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steinheiser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markell.#TD#
Markell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell trying to control the action but Steinheiser is working from the bottom.
Steinheiser is looking to reverse the position.
Steinheiser takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinheiser tries to buck Markell off but Markell is having none of it.
Markell is looking to take a break and control but Steinheiser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markell in side control, throwing shots but Steinheiser defends. #T1#
Steinheiser has one of Markell's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Steinheiser defending against the ground and pound.
Markell tries to score with some ground and pound. Steinheiser controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Markell misses with the ground and pound.
Markell trying to control the position but Steinheiser is working away.
Markell cracks Steinheiser with a big right hand but Steinheiser just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Markell 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.#SUB#
Markell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steinheiser rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Markell's guard! Nice work there by Steinheiser!
Markell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steinheiser throws a strike but Markell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Markell scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Markell postures up.
Markell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinheiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steinheiser wants to sweep here but Markell controlling him for the moment.
Steinheiser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Markell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Markell wants to control from the top but Steinheiser keeps moving.
Steinheiser is adopting a defensive guard.
Markell won't allow Steinheiser to sweep him here. #T3#
Markell wants to control from the top but Steinheiser keeps moving.
Steinheiser pulls Markell in to control the position.
Markell throws a big elbow that misses.
Markell forces his way into half guard.
Steinheiser blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markell.
Markell is looking to stall here but Steinheiser recovers full guard.
Markell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Steinheiser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steinheiser controls Markell momentarily but Markell frees himself.
Steinheiser seems keen to control Markell's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Markell misses with a body shot.
Steinheiser feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markell. Steinheiser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steinheiser tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lynn Steinheiser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markell loads up on a big right hand but Steinheiser slips the punch.
Steinheiser is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jhin Markell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markell throws a looping overhand right but Steinheiser ducks down to avoid it.
Steinheiser changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steinheiser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markell.
Markell stalks Steinheiser and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steinheiser's face. Steinheiser staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jhin Markell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markell 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhin Markell!
An out of breath Jhin Markell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Lynn Steinheiser spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm calling for a review of this fight! This faggot kept sticking his finger in my asshole!!! Who the hell can fight effectively while getting fingered in their asshole??? I did not like that at all ... though it felt good, but that is besides the point! A distraction is a DISTRACTION!!! '.

Event: RISE 111 Jones v Bizihwaelle
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Biernat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Markell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Biernat pinned against the cage. Biernat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Biernat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Markell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biernat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Markell dodges the punch combination from Biernat.
Biernat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Biernat throws a right hand that Markell ducks under and follows up with a left that Markell also avoids with ease.
Biernat lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Biernat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markell misses with a body shot.
Markell blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Biernat lands a right hook to the body.
Markell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Biernat swivels and escapes.#TD#
Markell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Biernat manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1##TD#
Markell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Markell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Biernat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biernat wants to control but Markell is keeping busy.
Markell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Markell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Markell is working for a kimura but Biernat is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Markell seems to be working for a kimura but Biernat defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Biernat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biernat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Markell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markell works over Biernat with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Markell avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Biernat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Markell looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Biernat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markell wants to pass the guard but Biernat is keeping the position.#T3#
Markell trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Markell cracks Biernat with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Biernat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Markell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biernat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Markell has managed to get both his arms back between Biernat's legs - danger averted.
Markell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Markell connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Biernat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Markell landing some decent shots from guard.
Markell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biernat is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Biernat has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Markell cracks Biernat with a solid left hand.#T4#
Markell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Markell wants to pass the guard but Biernat is keeping the position.
Markell 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.
Markell trying to control the position from guard on top but Biernat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Biernat has his feet on Markell's thighs here. He's pushed Markell 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! Markell screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateusz Biernat!
A very excited looking Mateusz Biernat made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 103 Leng v HeavyWeight
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Scout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markell.
Markell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Markell.
Good exchange - Scout coming out on top.
Scout works over Markell's head and body with a nice combination.
Scout throws a right hand that Markell ducks under and follows up with a left that Markell also avoids with ease.
Markell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Markell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scout is working to avoid the ground and pound but Markell connects with a decent elbow.
Scout is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Markell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Scout that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB#
Markell working for a submission but Scout is keeping him at bay.
Markell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Scout in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Markell breaks from Scout's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Scout is rocked!#T1#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Markell! Scout is hurt baaadly! Markell is firing away with more strikes - Scout is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jhin Markell!
During a confident post fight interview, Jhin Markell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFLFN-30 Lohomus Vs. Jones
Date: Jun 12, 2019

#R1#
Danilov dodges the punch combination from Markell.
Markell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danilov throws out the jab.
Danilov throws out a loose jab but Markell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Danilov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Markell shoots for a takedown but Danilov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danilov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danilov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Danilov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Markell throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Danilov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danilov lands with a slapping head kick.
Danilov tries to clinch up but Markell circles away and keeps his distance.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markell just misses with a punch to the body.
Markell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danilov circles away quickly and effectively.
Danilov takes a swing at Markell's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Danilov lands a head kick. Markell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Markell throws the left hand but Danilov avoids the punch easily.
Markell misses with a wild combination.
Markell checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markell takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC#
Markell is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Danilov.
Markell is still on wobbly legs! Can Danilov finish him?
Markell throws a combination. Danilov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Markell seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruslan Danilov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov is looking to slow Markell down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Danilov. #CL#
Danilov darts in and clinches Markell up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Markell.
Markell has Danilov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Danilov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Danilov prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhin Markell.
Danilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Markell swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Danilov effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Markell fails to land.
Markell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markell struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Danilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but Markell avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
Markell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Danilov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Markell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Danilov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Markell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markell struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danilov.
Markell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Danilov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Danilov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Danilov obliges.
Markell looks winded!
Danilov stalling in the clinch.
Markell can't get the takedown.
Come on Danilov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Danilov has Markell pushed against the cage.
Danilov cracks Markell with a nice body shot.
Danilov lands a body punch.
Danilov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Danilov lands a nice knee to the body.
Danilov slowing the pace effectively.
Danilov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danilov just leaning against Markell, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Markell's head.#T4#
Danilov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markell on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markell scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Markell looking to score a takedown here. Danilov is defending well but Markell drives through and ends up in Danilov's guard.
Danilov is controlling Markell's posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Markell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Danilov working for a triangle but Markell defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell looking to sit in guard and control but Danilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov 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##TD2#
Markell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Markell wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Markell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Danilov's head.
Markell throws a big right hand that misses.
Markell trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Danilov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell is looking to work some ground and pound but Danilov has wrist control.
Markell trying to control but Danilov is working from the bottom.
Danilov pulls Markell in close to his closed guard and prevents Markell from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Markell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markell can do to turn this around?
Markell content to stall in guard here.
Markell trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Danilov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danilov throws a front kick that sends Markell stumbling back into the cage.
Danilov throws the left hand but Markell avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Markell as he checks the leg kick.
Danilov lands a nice looking body kick.
Danilov leaves Markell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Danilov thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Markell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Danilov circles away.
Jhin Markell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markell shoots for a double leg takedown but Danilov sprawls well. He's pushed Markell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruslan Danilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhin Markell.
Markell slips under a jab.
Danilov lunges at Markell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markell's hand.
Markell moves out of range of the leg kick from Danilov.#CL#
Danilov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Danilov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Danilov scores a nice knee to the body.
Markell is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Markell being controlled against the cage.
Markell tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Danilov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees to the body from Danilov.
Danilov connects with a knee to the head.
Danilov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Markell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Danilov throws an elbow but it misses.
Danilov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Danilov digs a right hand underneath Markell's ribcage. Markell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danilov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Markell avoids the elbow strike from Danilov, against the cage.
Danilov leaning against his opponent.
Danilov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Markell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Danilov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markell.
Danilov taking a breather.#T4#
Danilov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Danilov.
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!
Danilov scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jhin Markell has been cut.
Danilov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Danilov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Danilov obliges.
Danilov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Markell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #KD#
Danilov drops Markell with a big knee straight up the middle! Markell is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Danilov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Danilov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markell, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Danilov.
Danilov lands an uppercut.
Danilov digs a right hand into Markell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markell's gas tank.
Danilov stalling. #KD#
Danilov drops Markell with a big knee straight up the middle! Markell is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jhin Markell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Markell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Danilov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Danilov lands a big knee to the head and Markell goes down! Danilov pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Danilov!

Event: RFL-77 UTH Vs.HHW
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Stanky rushes Markell and presses him up against the cage.
Markell avoiding damage.
Markell struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanky controls his hands.
Markell misses with some punches.
Markell wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stanky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stanky avoids it.
Markell fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Stanky breaks from the clinch.
Stanky wants to clinch.#T1#
Markell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanky tries to clinch up.
Stanky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markell. Stanky does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Markell looking to score a takedown here. Stanky is defending well but Markell drives through and ends up in Stanky's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markell with a nice head shot there.
Markell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Markell is working Stanky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Markell passes Stanky's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Markell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stanky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markell.
Markell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Stanky is not content to let Markell control the position.#SUB#
Markell is looking for a kimura but Stanky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Markell to get the leverage.
Markell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Markell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stanky tries to kick Markell off but Markell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Markell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Markell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markell slips a nice elbow through Stanky's hands, connecting with Stanky's forehead.
Stanky has hold of Markell's hands but Markell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stanky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Stanky is defending against the submission attempts here by Markell.
Stanky is refusing to be controlled, as Markell sits in half guard. #T3#
Markell working over Stanky with some ground and pound. Stanky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Markell passes to side control.
Stanky is trying to buck Markell off.
Stanky is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanky taking a bit of punishment here - Markell scoring with strikes.
Stanky felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Markell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stanky down.
Stanky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Markell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Markell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Markell looks up at the clock and then as Stanky takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Markell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Markell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stanky wants to get back to his feet.
Markell 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.#T4#
Markell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stanky!#SUB#
Markell has control of Stanky's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stanky regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Markell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markell cracks Stanky with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Markell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stanky is squirming around, avoiding Markell's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stanky tries to clinch but Markell moves out of range.
Markell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stanky dodges the punch combination from Markell.
A cross from Markell lands.
Markell keeps the fight on the outside.
Markell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stanky sprawls and moves away.
Markell swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanky.
Markell circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Markell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Markell lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanky keeping full guard, as Markell tries to pass.
Stanky keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully.
Markell looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Markell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stanky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Markell, into his guard. #REVB#
Jhin Markell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Markell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanky defends well.
Stanky is fighting to break Markell's control of his arms but Markell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Markell looking to control.
Stanky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Markell looking to control.
Markell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stanky wanted to stand there but Markell had control of the position.
Markell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markell trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Markell has a closed guard, preventing Stanky from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Stanky moves into the clinch.
Stanky working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Stanky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanky can do to turn this around?#T3#
Stanky tries to close the distance and clinch but Markell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stanky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markell circles away quickly and effectively.
Markell keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanky tries to clinch up#TD#
and Markell counters with a takedown into side control.
Markell is looking to take a break and control but Stanky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Markell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Markell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Markell scores with punches from side control.
Markell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Markell working the head with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Markell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Markell working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Markell tries to advance to mount but Stanky instead regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Markell connects with a nice short shot to Stanky's temple.
Markell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stanky'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.
Markell landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell 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#
Markell throws a series of punches but Stanky moves out of range. #CL2#
Stanky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Stanky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Stanky lands a left and a right that send Markell crashing to the mat, dazed. Stanky thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Markell is rocked!
Stanky looks to clinch #TD#
and Markell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Markell.
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!
Markell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stanky wants to get back to his feet but Markell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Markell landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Markell drops back looking for a leg! Stanky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stanky manages to kick Markell off! Markell jumps back into Stanky's guard.
Stanky is looking to stand up but Markell isn't so interested in that idea.
Markell wants to control from the top but Stanky keeps moving. #T1#
Markell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stanky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Markell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Markell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Markell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Markell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stanky can't keep his opponent in guard - Markell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Markell not doing much here.
Stanky taking some punishment here, with Markell in his half guard.
Markell winds up and cracks Stanky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stanky wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Markell seems to be working for a kimura but Stanky defends the submission attempt.
Markell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Markell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Markell prevents Stanky from standing back up. #SUB#
Stanky is defending against the submission attempts here by Markell. #T3#
Stanky is looking to escape.
Markell drops an elbow to the side of Stanky's head.
Markell not doing much here.
Markell prevents Stanky from standing back up.
Markell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Markell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanky keeps working. #SUB#
Markell is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Stanky is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jhin Markell!
Jhin Markell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFLFN-23 Bartoli Vs. Snowdon
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Coker slips a jab from Markell.
Coker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coker cracks Markell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coker lands a body shot.
Coker throws a low kick but Markell avoids it.
Coker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Markell takes one to the side of the head.
Coker lands a nice looking body shot.
Markell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coker but Coker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Markell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markell shoots in looking for a takedown but Coker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markell on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Markell if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Coker keeps Markell at a distance using the push kick.
Coker lands with a straight right. Markell didn't see that one coming.
Coker lands the left hand.
Markell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coker. That one must have hurt.
Markell takes one on the button.
A cross from Coker lands.
Markell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker.
Markell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coker. That one must have hurt.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markell misses with a body shot
and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook.
Coker scores with a decent looking hook.
Markell fails with a takedown attempt.
Coker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Markell missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markell misses with a body punch
and Coker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Markell thinking. #T2#
Markell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Markell is looking to wear down Coker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Coker tenderised Markell's leg. Markell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Markell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Coker lands a nice hook to Markell's body. Markell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coker lands a nice hook to Markell's body. Markell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Markell is defended easily by Coker.
Markell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coker.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Markell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coker scores with a hook to the body. Markell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markell scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Coker punishes Markell's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Markell shoots in and bounces Coker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Markell preventing the sweep.
Markell throwing strikes but missing.
Markell being controlled here momentarily.
Markell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Markell passes Coker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Markell wants to advance to full mount but Coker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Markell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Coker controlling Markell's posture.
Coker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coker pulls Markell in close to prevent any damage.
Markell wants to control from the top but Coker keeps moving.
Coker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Markell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markell trying to control but Coker is working from the bottom.
Coker is controlling Markell's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Markell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coker avoids it really well and circles away.
Coker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coker, right into the meat.
Markell misses with a two punch combination.
Coker dodges the punch combination from Markell.
Coker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markell. Markell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markell swinging wildly here.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Markell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Markell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Coker tries to buck Markell off but Markell is having none of it.
Coker manages to get back to half guard.
Markell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Coker is defending against the submission attempts here by Markell.
Coker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markell throwing shots but Coker is blocking nicely.
Coker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've been hearing that Markell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Markell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markell scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Coker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Markell throwing shots but Coker is blocking nicely.
Coker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Markell wants to control but Coker is keeping him busy.
Coker is trying to maintain the position but Markell is very close to passing his half guard.
Markell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Coker won't allow Markell to pass to mount.
Coker is trying to stand. #T3#
Coker is trying to maintain the position but Markell is very close to passing his half guard.
Markell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Coker to regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coker holds on and takes a little breather.
Markell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coker is trying to control the position but Markell postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab from Coker.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markell manages to avoid it.
Coker 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.
Markell shoots in but no luck this time.
Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Markell throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker lands a nice hook to Markell's body. Markell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coker misses with a head kick.
Markell tries to counter with a takedown but Coker is quick to defend against it.
Markell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coker's waist but Coker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markell off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Markell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markell swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markell.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coker! But no joy.
Coker stuns Markell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coker scores with a sloppy right hand. Markell should have avoided that one.
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Markell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markell scrambles back to his feet.
Markell moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Jab from Coker.
Coker with a nice cross.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coker scores with a push kick.
Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markell misses with a wild body shot.
Markell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coker.
Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him. #TD#
Markell looking to score a takedown here. Coker is defending well but Markell drives through and ends up in Coker's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markell distracts Coker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Markell stops Coker from standing up.
Coker keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully. #T1#
Coker managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Coker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Markell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Markell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Markell cracks Coker with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Markell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Markell is fighting to break Coker's control of his arms but Coker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Markell wants to pass the guard but Coker is keeping the position.#T2#
Markell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Markell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Coker keeping full guard, as Markell tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coker is on top in guard. #REVB#
Markell 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.
Coker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Markell looking for a sweep. Not yet Markell, not yet.
Markell is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Markell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Coker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coker wants to stand but Markell is controlling the position. #ES2#
Coker pushes Markell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Markell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Markell throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markell fails with a takedown attempt.
Coker lands a jab.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Coker jabs Markell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markell moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Coker scores with a hook to the body. Markell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coker lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coker jabs Markell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coker lands a slapping body shot.
Markell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markell misses with a double jab.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markell.
Markell misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Markell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coker flicks out a counter leg kick but Markell steps away.
Decent striking displayed by Coker there.
Markell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Markell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Coker does it's job there.
Markell shoots in for a takedown but Coker shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Coker does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markell.
Markell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
Coker lands with a good body shot.
Markell takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markell.
Coker cracks Markell with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Markell is rocked!
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markell.
Markell moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Markell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
Coker connects with a body shot that sends Markell's belly button to the back.
Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coker lands an overhand right.
Coker cracks a nice hook into Markell's ribs.
Markell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markell takes one to the side of the head.
Coker scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markell takes one to the side of the head.
Markell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Markell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markell throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily.
Coker scores with a nice strike.
Markell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Coker lands a jab to Markell's midsection.
Coker lands with a good body shot.
Coker throws a front kick that sends Markell stumbling back into the cage.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markell misses with a series of wild punches.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Coker throws a hook but Markell avoids it easily.
Markell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oh Markell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markell was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Markell seems to have got his legs back now.
Coker stuns Markell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Coker. No joy for Markell on that attempt.
Coker lands a jab to the nose.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coker.
Markell misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Markell.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T4#
Coker thuds his right hand into Markell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Coker. Those never looked like landing.
Coker lands a head shot.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Markell off balance momentarily.
Markell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker.
Coker tries to work over Markell's front leg with a kick but Markell checks it.
Markell connects with a crisp jab.
Markell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A thudding body kick lands there by Coker!
Markell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coker tries to avoid it but Markell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coker to the ground. Coker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akeen Coker dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Markell. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Markell's calf.
Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Markell misses with a double jab
and Coker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker.
Coker throws out a counter right but Markell avoids it with no problem.
Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markell's sensitive parts.
Markell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Markell tries for a takedown but Coker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker scores with a hook to the body. Markell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coker staying out of range there.
Coker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Markell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker.
Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Markell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markell misses with a looping left.
Markell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Coker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Coker scores with a nice right hand.
Coker connects with a leg kick. Markell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Markell throws an off balance right hand
and Coker counters with a straight right hand.
Markell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Markell.
Coker avoids the body shot from Markell.
A cross from Coker lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker cracks the inside of Markell's front leg.
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Markell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markell fails with the takedown
and Coker counters with a left to the body.
Markell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jhin Markell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markell throws a big shot that misses.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markell was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Markell attempts a counter takedown but Coker avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Coker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markell.
The fighters circling - Markell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Markell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coker throws a shot to the body.
Coker throws a leg kick but Markell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Markell misses its intended target.
Coker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coker cracks Markell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coker jabs at Markell's body.
Coker connects with a body shot that sends Markell's belly button to the back.
Markell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Markell misses with a jab to the body
and Coker counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Coker.
Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Markell loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
A jab from Coker finds it's way through Markell's defenses.
Markell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coker dips to his left and cracks Markell with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Coker. No joy for Markell on that attempt.
Coker lands with a good body shot.
Coker lands with a hook. Markell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markell.
Coker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!

Event: RFLFN-22 Morris Vs. Graves
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Markell looks to score with a jab to the body but Togashi is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Togashi.
Markell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Markell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Togashi.
Markell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Togashi sprawls and moves away.
Markell takes a swing at Togashi's ribcage but misses.
Togashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Togashi counters with a straight right hand.
Markell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell shoots in looking for a takedown but Togashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Togashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Markell shoots for a takedown but Togashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markell.
Markell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Togashi.#T1#
Markell fails with the takedown.
Togashi looks to land a combination but Markell avoids it well.
Markell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Togashi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markell scores with a jab.
Togashi lands a slapping body shot.
Togashi misses with a looping left.
Markell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Togashi tries to avoid it but Markell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Togashi to the ground. Togashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Togashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Togashi! But no joy.
Markell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Togashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markell lands with a good body shot.
Markell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Togashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Markell with a body shot.
Markell is looking to wear down Togashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Markell shoots for a takedown but Togashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Markell missing with a left hand there. Togashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Togashi avoids the body shot from Markell.
Togashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Togashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markell looks to land a left hand but Togashi moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Togashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Togashi misses with a hook.
Markell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Togashi.
Togashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Togashi.
Markell shoots in looking for a takedown but Togashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Markell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Togashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Togashi.#T3#
Togashi digs a good body shot into Markell's ribs.
Togashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Togashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Markell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Togashi.
Markell just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Togashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Togashi.#TD#
Togashi tries to sprawl but Markell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Togashi pushes Markell off looking to stand but Markell dives back in and keeps control.
Togashi wants to improve his position but Markell is controlling well.
Markell winds up and cracks Togashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Togashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Markell is trying to work for a kimura but Togashi is defending well. #T4#
Markell is looking to take a break and control but Togashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Togashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markell throwing shots but Togashi is blocking nicely.
Togashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Togashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Markell winds up and cracks Togashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markell wants to take a breather but Togashi is having none of it.
Togashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markell lands with a punch from half guard.
Markell prevents Togashi from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yokuni Togashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Markell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Togashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markell slips a jab from Togashi.
Markell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Markell gets a double leg takedown into Togashi's guard.
Togashi is looking to stand up but Markell isn't so interested in that idea.
Markell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Togashi's head.
Togashi keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully.
Markell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Togashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Togashi is trying to control the position but Markell postures up. #T1#
Markell wants to control from the top but Togashi keeps moving.
Markell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Togashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Markell stands up over Togashi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Markell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Markell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Markell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Togashi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jhin Markell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Markell swings around for an armbar but Togashi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Markell's guard.
Togashi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Markell trying to control the position here. #T2#
Togashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Markell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Togashi.
Togashi trying to control but Markell is working from the bottom.
Togashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Togashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Markell looking for a sweep. Not yet Markell, not yet.
Markell looking to control.
Togashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Togashi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Markell to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Togashi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Markell pulls down on the head and he's put Togashi to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jhin Markell!
An out of breath Jhin Markell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Yokuni Togashi stepped up to the mic, saying 'The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.'.

Event: RFLFN-20
Date: Mar 27, 2019

#R1#
Snowdon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snowdon.
Snowdon thumps Markell with a low kick.
William Snowdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snowdon to score with a decent uppercut.
Snowdon misses with a wild body shot.
And Markell tries to counter it with a takedown but Snowdon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Snowdon is looking to slow Markell down with leg kicks.
Snowdon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Markell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Markell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Markell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Snowdon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Markell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!#SUB#
Snowdon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Markell lands a couple of digs.
Markell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snowdon keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Markell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Markell stopping the sweep attempt from Snowdon.
Snowdon working a defensive guard here.
Markell trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowdon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowdon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snowdon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowdon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markell postures up and lands a big shot to Snowdon's brow.
Snowdon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markell stands up over Snowdon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snowdon is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markell looking to pass the guard.
Markell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snowdon wants to sweep here but Markell controlling him for the moment.
Markell trying to control but Snowdon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Markell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Markell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markell trying to control but Snowdon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Snowdon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Markell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Markell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Markell slips nicely into half guard.
Snowdon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snowdon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Markell's guard. #REVR#
Markell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Markell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowdon preventing the sweep.
Snowdon trying to control but Markell is working from the bottom.
Snowdon tries to free his leg and advance position but Markell is retaining full guard.
Snowdon won't allow Markell to sweep him here.
Snowdon wants to control from the top but Markell keeps moving. #T4#
Markell trying to control the position.
Snowdon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snowdon trying to control but Markell is working from the bottom.
Snowdon passes Markell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Markell manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markell is trying to keep Snowdon in close.
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 William Snowdon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Snowdon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markell throws a body punch but Snowdon moves out of range.
Markell misses with a body shot
and Snowdon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snowdon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Markell misses with a two punch combination.
Markell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snowdon connects with a crisp jab.
Snowdon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snowdon dips to his left and cracks Markell with an uppercut!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snowdon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snowdon missing with a left hand there. Markell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snowdon throws the left hand but Markell avoids the punch easily.
Snowdon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
William Snowdon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Markell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snowdon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Snowdon throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Markell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Snowdon won't allow Markell to pass to mount.
Snowdon tries to get to full guard but Markell has control of the leg.
Markell is nestled in close to Snowdon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Snowdon tries to get to full guard but Markell has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Markell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snowdon is trying to maintain the position but Markell is very close to passing his half guard.
Markell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snowdon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Markell is trying to control. Snowdon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Snowdon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snowdon regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Markell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Markell lands a couple of elbows.
Snowdon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Markell wants to control from the top but Snowdon keeps moving.
Markell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snowdon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markell working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Snowdon is trying to keep Markell in close. #T3#
Markell landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Snowdon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markell defends it easily.#SUB#
Snowdon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markell defends it easily.
Markell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Markell chips away with some ground and pound.
Markell is stalling in the full guard.
Markell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Markell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snowdon's head.
Snowdon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Snowdon wants to pass the guard but Markell is keeping the position.#T4#
Markell controls Snowdon momentarily but Snowdon frees himself.
Markell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snowdon advances to half guard. #SUB#
Snowdon is working for a kimura but Markell is defending it quite comfortably.
Snowdon wants to control but Markell is keeping him busy.
Snowdon wants to pass the guard but Markell is defending well.
Markell tries to get to full guard but Snowdon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Snowdon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Markell staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Snowdon - just one landing.
William Snowdon is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Markell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snowdon lands with a good body shot.
Markell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markell misses with the combination.
Markell fails with the takedown.
Markell closes the distance and clinches up with Snowdon, looking for a takedown. Markell pushes Snowdon against the cage but Snowdon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snowdon moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snowdon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snowdon misses with a looping right.
Snowdon throws a nice head kick!
Snowdon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Markell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Snowdon defends well and Markell ends up having to push Snowdon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
William Snowdon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhin Markell.#T1#
Snowdon connects with a body shot.
Markell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Snowdon defends well and Markell ends up having to push Snowdon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Markell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Snowdon lands a glancing blow to the side of Markell's head.
A clash of legs there as Markell blocks the low kick.
Markell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Markell misses with a few strikes there.
Markell misses with a hook
and Snowdon counters with a stiff right hand.
Snowdon scores with a sloppy right hand. Markell should have avoided that one.
Markell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snowdon lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Snowdon does it's job there.
Snowdon throws a good cross that connects.
Markell misses with an uppercut
and Snowdon counters with a good low kick that Markell was not able to check.
Markell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snowdon moves away.#T2#
Markell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snowdon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snowdon manages to avoid it.
Snowdon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snowdon avoids the body shot from Markell.
Snowdon lands a nice hook to Markell's body. Markell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markell. Snowdon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snowdon lands a nice hook to Markell's body. Markell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markell slips a jab from Snowdon.
Snowdon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snowdon cracks Markell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Snowdon rather than just go for the knockout.
Snowdon works over Markell's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Markell.
Markell scores with a punch to the head.
Markell shoots in for a takedown but Snowdon shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Snowdon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markell shoots in looking for a takedown but Snowdon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snowdon slaps away a takedown attempt from Markell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Markell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markell!
Snowdon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markell.
Markell misses with a series of wild punches.
Snowdon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markell shoots for a takedown but Snowdon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snowdon cracks Markell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snowdon scores with a punch to the head.
Snowdon throws a leg kick which misses Markell's front leg but catches the back leg as Markell tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Snowdon.
Markell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snowdon defends it nicely.#T4#
Snowdon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Markell.
Snowdon sizes up Markell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snowdon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Markell throws a combination that misses
and Snowdon counters with a right hand to the body.
Snowdon misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Snowdon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snowdon.
Markell moves out of range of the strikes.
Jhin Markell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snowdon catches Markell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snowdon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snowdon misses the shot to the body.
Jhin Markell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Snowdon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snowdon fakes the leg kick and cracks Markell in the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Snowdon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snowdon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Snowdon!
A victorious William Snowdon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFL-66 Falcone Vs.Brinks
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Bartoli ducks under a wild hook from Markell.
As Markell backs away, Bartoli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Markell.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Markell tries to advance to mount but Bartoli denies him.
Bartoli avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Markell.
Bartoli is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Markell.
Markell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Markell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bartoli takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bartoli's coaches at AK Beasties have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Markell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Bartoli struggling a bit here.
Markell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bartoli keeps working.
Bartoli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartoli can't do much from the bottom here.
Bartoli dodges the ground and pound from Markell.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markell tries to move to mount but Bartoli blocks the move with his legs.
Bartoli taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bartoli is looking to reverse the position.
Bartoli is working hard here to advance position.
Markell trying to control the action but Bartoli is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Markell tries for a kimura but Bartoli is defending well.
Markell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Markell is looking to take a break and control but Bartoli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bartoli parries the strikes from Markell easily there. Markell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bartoli to escape.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Markell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Markell wants to control but Bartoli is keeping him busy.
Bartoli takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bartoli struggling a bit here.
Markell throws an elbow but Bartoli slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Markell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Markell is working Bartoli over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Markell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Markell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bartoli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Markell tries to move to mount but Bartoli blocks the move with his legs.
Markell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bartoli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Markell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bartoli is avoiding damage well.
Markell wants to control but Bartoli is keeping him busy.
Markell laying and praying for a moment but Bartoli takes advantage and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markell content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bartoli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bartoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markell throws a body punch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Markell misses with a takedown
and Bartoli counters with a left to the body.
Jhin Markell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bartoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Markell.
Markell shoots in looking for a takedown. Bartoli tries to sprawl out of it but Markell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bartoli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Markell looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
A jab from Markell misses.
Bartoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bartoli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valerio Bartoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhin Markell.
Markell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Markell swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Bartoli counters with a nice right hand that sends Markell toppling to the canvas! Markell scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bartoli finish him?!#ROC#
Markell is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markell. Bartoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markell takes a swing at Bartoli's ribcage but misses.
Bartoli is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Markell misses the body punch
and Bartoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markell is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartoli finish him?
Bartoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bartoli wants to slow Markell down by chopping away at his legs.
Markell wants to counter with a clinch but Bartoli pushes him away.
Markell seems to have recovered his senses.
Markell misses with a wild body shot.
Bartoli throws a quick counter head kick but Markell was just out of range.
Jhin Markell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markell fails with the takedown
and Bartoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bartoli counters with a huge right that knocks Markell out cold! Bartoli is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valerio Bartoli!
Valerio Bartoli retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Valerio Bartoli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RFL-63 Kondo vs. Markell
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Kondo scores with a hook to the body. Markell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kondo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kondo tries to land a leg kick but Markell saw it coming and moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Markell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kondo scores with a hook to the body. Markell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Markell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Markell is keen to just control but Kondo is a slippery customer.
Kondo is looking to escape.
Kondo is not content to let Markell control the position.
Markell is nestled in close to Kondo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kondo tries to kick Markell off but Markell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Markell is looking to take a break and control but Kondo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markell controlling the pace.
Markell stops Kondo from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Markell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Markell stops Kondo from getting back to his feet.
Kondo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kondo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Markell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kondo defends it well.
Markell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Markell seems content to control.
Markell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kondo's head. #SUB2#
Markell seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kondo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jhin Markell!
Jhin Markell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFL-59 Aron vs. Bartoli
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
Markell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
At Night is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Markell with that takedown attempt.
At Night slips a jab from Markell.
Markell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Markell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markell falls off balance throwing a combination
and At Night connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell closes this distance looking for a takedown but At Night circles away.
At Night looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
At Night stuffs the takedown attempt from Markell. Markell gets slowly back to his feet.
At Night doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Markell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming At Night to the mat! At Night manages to get full guard. #T1#
At Night wants to sweep but no luck.
Markell wants to control from the top but At Night keeps moving.
At Night is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Markell avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
At Night had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markell defends it easily.
Markell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Markell with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Markell 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.
At Night is trying to control the position but Markell postures up.
Our spies down at at Doherty's Gym inform us that At Night has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Markell connects with a couple of short punches.
Markell wants to pass the guard but At Night is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Markell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
At Night wants to sweep here but Markell controlling him for the moment.
At Night working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markell.
At Night tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markell postures up in At Night's guard and throws a big left but At Night blocks it. #SUB2#
At Night escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Markell preventing the sweep. #T3#
At Night not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
At Night avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markell wants to pass the guard but At Night is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
At Night utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
At Night is controlling Markell's posture.#SUB2#
Markell is sitting in close to At Night's body. At Night has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Markell is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Markell is tapping! That was a very nice submission by At Night.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ariel At Night!
Our winner, Ariel At Night, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RFL-56
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aron.
Markell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aron wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aron landing strikes.
Aron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markell keeps working.
Aron working the ground and pound.
Aron sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Markell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Aron is looking to take a break and control but Markell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markell is looking to regain half guard here but Aron keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aron is looking to take a break and control but Markell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markell trying his best to control but Aron has mounted him.
Aron trying to control but Markell is having none of it. #T1#
Markell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Markell is looking to get to half guard.
Aron tries to control but Markell wriggling away.
Markell is looking to improve his position but Aron isn't that keen on the idea.
Aron lands a heavy elbow.
Aron landing strikes from the mount.
Aron takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aron is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aron unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Markell is rocked!
Markell is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Markell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aron lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Markell! Aron sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Markell and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henry Aron!
Henry Aron is the new welterweight champion!
Henry Aron thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFLFN -4
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Destroyer lands a slapping body shot.
Markell loads up on a big right hand but Destroyer slips the punch.
Markell fails to land with a series of punches.
Destroyer blocks a jab.
Destroyer connects with a nice looking jab.
Decent striking displayed by Destroyer there.
Destroyer works the jab nicely.
Markell slips under a jab from Destroyer.
Meatball Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Destroyer there.
Markell misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Destroyer. Beautiful body shot.
Destroyer slips a jab and a cross from Markell.
Destroyer lands a really nice looking cross but Markell seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Destroyer enables Markell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Destroyer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Destroyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Destroyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markell.
Markell 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.
Markell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Destroyer pulls Markell in close to his closed guard and prevents Markell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Destroyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully. #T1#
Markell throws a strike but Destroyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Markell working for a triangle but Destroyer defends it easily.
Markell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Destroyer being controlled here momentarily.
Destroyer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Markell trying to control the position.
Markell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Markell is trying to keep Destroyer in close. #SUB#
Destroyer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Markell to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Destroyer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Markell pulls down on the head and he's put Destroyer to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jhin Markell!
Jhin Markell retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Jhin Markell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Meatball Destroyer was interviewed post fight and said 'Organic Nutrition all the way'.

Event: RFLFN-2 Halloween Hellraiser
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
Kirby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Markell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Markell grinds an elbow into Kirby's temple.
An elbow from Markell crashes against the mat.
Kirby holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Markell landing strikes.
Markell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kirby takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Markell in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirby on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Markell is chipping away with strikes.
Markell advances to mount.
Markell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kirby hang on?
Markell 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.
Markell raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Kirby is rocked!
Kirby is looking to improve his position but Markell isn't that keen on the idea.
Kirby is still in real trouble! Can Markell finish him?
We've been hearing that Markell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Markell landing strikes from the mount and Kirby is in trouble! #T1#
Markell unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kirby wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Markell celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jhin Markell!
Jhin Markell is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Jhin Markell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFL 44.5 Silva Jr vs Granger 2
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1##TD#
Markell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bunny's half guard.
Bunny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Markell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Markell is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Markell is working for a kimura but Bunny is defending it quite comfortably.
Markell winds up and cracks Bunny with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Markell 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.
Markell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bunny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Markell 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Markell controlling the action here.
Markell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bunny tries to roll over but Markell keeps him under control.
Markell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Markell lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Markell in particular looking to stall.
Markell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Markell is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bunny is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jhin Markell!
A relieved looking Jhin Markell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 40: Quick vs Orndorf
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Boulder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot lands for Boulder.
Markell drops his hands momentarily and Boulder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boulder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boulder throws a chopping leg kick but Markell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jhin Markell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boulder.
Markell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boulder as he jumps to the side.
Boulder slips a jab and a cross from Markell.
Boulder takes one to the side of the head.
Markell misses the shot to the body.
Boulder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donk. Boulder catches Markell right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markell misses with a double jab #TD#
and Boulder counters with a takedown into side control. #ROC#
Markell is rocked!#SUB#
Boulder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
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Markell tries to improve position but can't.
Boulder lands a nice forearm strike.
Markell tries to buck Boulder off but Boulder is having none of it.
Markell gets back to half guard.
Markell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markell has hold of Boulder's hands but Boulder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've been hearing that Boulder has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boulder drops an elbow to the side of Markell's head.
Markell taking some punishment here, with Boulder in his half guard.
Markell is still in real trouble! Can Boulder finish him?#T2#
Boulder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Markell wants to get back to full guard.
Markell seems to have recovered his senses.
Boulder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Markell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boulder connects with a nice short shot to Markell's temple.
Markell gets back to full guard.
Boulder scoring with some ground and pound.
Markell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boulder controls the pace.
Boulder won't allow Markell to sweep him here.
Markell can't keep his opponent in guard - Boulder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Markell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Markell is staying active underneath Boulder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boulder is looking to advance position but Markell won't allow it.
Boulder winds up and cracks Markell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boulder is nestled in close to Markell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Markell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Markell 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.
Markell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boulder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boulder scoring with some ground and pound.
Markell has his hands on Boulder's head, controlling the position.
Boulder wants to control from the top but Markell keeps moving.
Boulder distracts Markell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Boulder lands a couple of digs.
Markell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boulder is in close to Markell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boulder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Markell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boulder defends well.
Boulder landing with the ground and pound.
Boulder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Markell is looking for a triangle but Boulder pushes his legs off easily.
Boulder wants to pass the guard but Markell is keeping the position.
Boulder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Boulder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boulder slips a jab from Markell.
Boulder with a nice cross.
Markell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boulder throws a jab when Markell was well out of range.
Markell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boulder.
Boulder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markell misses with a few strikes there.
Jhin Markell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boulder ducks under a wild hook from Markell.
Boulder attempts a counter takedown but Markell avoids it well and moves away.
Boulder misses with a low kick.
Markell misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Boulder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boulder.
Boulder connects with a couple of short punches.
Markell has momentary wrist control but Boulder slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boulder is one step ahead there. #T1#
Boulder wants to control from the top but Markell keeps moving.
Boulder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Boulder 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.
Markell tries to strike from the bottom.
Boulder stopping the sweep attempt from Markell.
Boulder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Markell looking for a guillotine here but Boulder defends easily.
Boulder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Markell pulls Boulder in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Markell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boulder is aware though and is defending well.
Markell pulls Boulder in close to prevent any damage.
Markell wants to sweep here but Boulder controlling him for the moment.
Boulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boulder landing some decent shots from guard.
Boulder connects with a couple of short punches.
Markell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boulder is now in half guard.
Boris Boulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markell is looking to control Boulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markell avoid being mounted?
Markell is concentrating on defense, preventing Boulder from advancing position. #T3#
Boulder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Markell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boulder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Markell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Markell trying to control but Boulder postures up.
Markell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boulder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markell is trying to get back to full guard.
Markell has hold of Boulder's hands but Boulder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boulder lands strikes from half guard.
Markell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boulder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markell can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Markell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boulder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Markell trying to control from the bottom.
Boulder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boulder creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Markell is out cold and this one is all over! Boulder climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boris Boulder!
Boris Boulder is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Boris Boulder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 38: Slaughter vs Anthony
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Markell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markell.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markell moves away.
A lazy left from Destroyer finds it's target.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Markell misses with a straight right.
Destroyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markell manages to avoid it.
Destroyer connects with a looping right hand.
Destroyer lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Markell feints and as Destroyer raises his hands in defense, Markell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Destroyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markell on the ground.
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully.
Destroyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markell.
Markell won't allow Destroyer to sweep him here.
Destroyer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Markell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Markell trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Destroyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Destroyer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell won't allow Destroyer to sweep him here.
Destroyer striking off his back but it's not causing Markell any problems. #SUB2#
Markell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Destroyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Destroyer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Destroyer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at DRAGON MMA - 12 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Markell lands a couple of shots from the bottom. #T2#
Markell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Markell trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Destroyer controls Markell momentarily but Markell frees himself.
Markell wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
Destroyer trying to keep a closed guard but Markell is proving a slippery customer.
Markell throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Markell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Destroyer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Markell, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Markell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Destroyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Markell wants to sweep here but Destroyer controlling him for the moment.
Destroyer wants to get up but he can't break Markell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Markell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Destroyer is one step ahead there.
Markell is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Markell is looking for a triangle but Destroyer pushes his legs off easily.
Markell can't keep his opponent in guard - Destroyer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #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.
Markell tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.
Markell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Destroyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Destroyer's back!
Destroyer is trying to get back to his feet but Markell has full control of the position and if anything, Destroyer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Markell looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #SUB2#
Markell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Markell controlling well, preventing Destroyer from escaping the position.
Destroyer covers up after that shot from Markell. #SUB2#
Markell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Destroyer is defending well though. Markell let's go of the attempt for now.
Markell struggling to land strikes to the head as Destroyer covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell 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#
Destroyer throws a big shot that misses.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markell manages to avoid it.
Destroyer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Destroyer.
A combination from Destroyer does no damage.
Markell misses with a two punch combination.
Destroyer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Destroyer.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Markell moves out of range.
Markell fails to land the takedown.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Markell moves out of range.
Markell checks a leg kick.
Destroyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer misses with a low kick.
A big right from Markell misses. #T1#
Destroyer lands a jab to the nose.
Markell misses with a hook.
Destroyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Destroyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meatball Destroyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destroyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markell.
Destroyer misses with a wild combination.
Markell takes one on the button.
Markell throws a shot from downtown. Destroyer moves away and avoids it.
Destroyer scores with a shot to the body.
Destroyer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Meatball Destroyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Markell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Markell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destroyer.
Jhin Markell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Markell throws out a loose jab but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Markell looks to land a right hand but Destroyer moved out of range.#TD2#
Markell gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Destroyer kicks Markell off and gets back to his feet.
Markell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Markell. Those never looked like landing.
Destroyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Markell feints the counter takedown.
Destroyer lands with an overhand left.
Markell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Markell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Destroyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markell scrambles back to his feet.
Destroyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Markell. #T3#
Markell throws a hook but Destroyer avoids it easily.
Destroyer stuns Markell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Destroyer stuffs the takedown.
Markell throws a hook to the side of Destroyer's head but Destroyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Destroyer misses with a low kick.
A jab from Markell misses.
Destroyer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Markell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Destroyer finds it's way round the side to connect with Markell's head.
A big right from Destroyer misses.
Markell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Destroyer throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Destroyer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
Markell missing with a left hand there. Destroyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Destroyer misses its target.
Markell 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.
Destroyer throws a hook but Markell avoids it easily.
Markell unleashes a big counter combination but Destroyer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Markell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Destroyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markell can do to turn this around?#T4#
Markell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Destroyer catches Markell right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Markell misses.
Destroyer tries to land a leg kick but Markell saw it coming and moves away.
Destroyer looks to land a combination but Markell avoids it well.
Destroyer misses with a hook. Markell ducked under it nicely.
Destroyer throws a lazy right hand but Markell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Destroyer throws out a loose jab but Markell uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Markell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully.
Destroyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markell wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meatball Destroyer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Destroyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Markell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Destroyer throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Markell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destroyer wants to stand up but Markell is controlling him.
Destroyer pulls Markell in close to prevent any damage.
Destroyer continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Destroyer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Markell trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markell stops Destroyer from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Destroyer keeping full guard, as Markell tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Markell swings for the body but Destroyer moves out of range.
Markell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Destroyer's waist but Destroyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markell off to one side.
Destroyer looks to land a combination but Markell avoids it well.
Markell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markell throws a nice looking combination but Destroyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Destroyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Destroyer lands a body shot.
Markell misses with a series of wild punches.
Markell needs to keep his hands up - Destroyer had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Destroyer.#T2#
Destroyer misses with a straight left.
Destroyer misses the body punch #TD2#
and Markell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Markell thows a huge punch but Destroyer dodges it nicely.
Markell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Destroyer trying to control from the bottom.
Destroyer wants to get back to his feet.
Markell is thwarting Destroyer's attempts to control the position.
Markell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Destroyer tries to roll over but Markell keeps him under control.#T3#
Markell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Destroyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Markell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Destroyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Destroyer is trying to stand up here but Markell is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Markell connects with a nice short shot to Destroyer's temple.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markell working his ground and pound in the gym.
Markell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Destroyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Markell maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Destroyer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Markell has cracked it and Destroyer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Markell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jhin Markell!
An out of breath Jhin Markell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Meatball Destroyer was interviewed post fight and said 'Organic Nutrition all the way'.

Event: RISE 36 Slaughter vs Sailcirc
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Batts has managed to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Markell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short body shot lands from Markell as the two fighters clinch.
Batts looking to slow down the pace here.
Markell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batts effectively controlling the action here.
Markell has Batts pressed against the cage.
Batts is trying to stall.
Batts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Markell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markell throws a body punch but Batts moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts is looking to clinch but Markell is avoiding it.
Markell lands an overhand right.
Markell throws a looping overhand right but Batts ducks down to avoid it.
Batts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Markell.
Batts doesn't manage to clinch there - Markell circles away.
Batts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markell swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.#T1#
Batts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markell keeps the fight on the outside.
Markell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batts.
No joy there for Markell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batts tries to clinch there but Markell circles away. #CL2#
Batts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markell misses with a body punch.
Markell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batts's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Markell.
Batts is looking to control Markell's arms but Markell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Batts has his back to the cage.
Markell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Batts is defending well for now.
Markell taking a breather.
Markell can't find room to land a body shot as Batts controls the action. #T2#
Batts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Markell tries to throw a body punch but Batts avoids it by throwing Markell back against the cage.
Markell effectively controlling the action here.
Markell is pushing Batts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Markell gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC2#
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batts is looking to clinch.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch but Markell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batts moves in looking to clinch but Markell pushes him off.
Markell looks to land a combination. Batts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Markell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Markell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Markell seems keen to control Batts's posture.
Batts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Markell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Markell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Batts is looking to stand up but Markell won't let him.
Markell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Markell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batts defends it easily.
Batts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Markell is proving hard to escape from.
Batts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markell has control of Batts's left arm, preventing Batts from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Batts gets a clinch.
Markell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Batts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Markell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batts's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Batts darts in trying to clinch
and Markell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Batts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Batts sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batts avoids the body shot from Markell.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markell goes for a double leg but Batts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Batts continues to drive forward.
Batts is looking to clinch but Markell is avoiding it. #CL2#
Batts has Markell up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Batts tries to clinch up.
Markell misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Markell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Markell showed some decent athleticism there.
Batts wants to get back to his feet.
Markell drops an elbow to the side of Batts's head.
Markell controlling the action here.
Markell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Batts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Markell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Batts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Batts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batts wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Markell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Markell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Batts wants to get back to his feet.
Markell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Markell lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Markell is working for a submission of some sort.
Batts wants to get back to his feet.
Markell working the head and body with strikes.
Markell 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.
Markell prevents Batts from standing back up. #ES2#
Batts has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Markell is on him like a limpet, forcing Batts back against the cage.
Batts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markell lands a hook that snaps the head of Batts backwards. #ROC#
Batts is rocked!
Markell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Batts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Batts has Markell pressed against the cage. #T2#
Markell jumps guard but Batts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Batts stalling in the clinch but Markell improves position.
Markell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batts's elbow.
Markell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Batts tries to stall but Markell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Batts taking a breather.
Batts taking a breather.
Markell misses with a body punch.
Batts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Markell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Batts can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Batts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Batts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Markell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markell has him pressed against the cage.
Markell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Batts after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batts is trying to stall.
Batts looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markell paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Markell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markell swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.
Markell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batts manages to avoid it.
Batts wants to counter with a clinch but Markell pushes him away.
Markell missing with a left hand there. Batts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batts ducks under a wild hook from Markell.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch but Markell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jhin Markell is winning the standup battle so far.
Markell swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.#CL2#
Markell tries to keep at a distance but Batts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Batts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Markell looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Markell tries to pull guard but Batts holds him up against the cage and eventually Markell drops back down to his feet. #T4##BC2#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Markell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Markell wants to control but Batts is keeping him busy.
Batts stops Markell from passing to mount.
Markell cracks Batts with a big right hand but Batts just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Markell is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Batts is trying to escape and Markell transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Batts is forced to tap! Nice work there by Markell! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jhin Markell!
Our winner, Jhin Markell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 33 - Slaughter vs Fiaschi
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Markell connects with a right hand. Bartoli shakes it off.
Bartoli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bartoli wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Bartoli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Markell wants to control from the top but Bartoli keeps moving.
Markell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Markell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Markell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli pulls Markell in close to prevent any damage.
Bartoli'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.#T1#
Markell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Markell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markell trying to control but Bartoli is working from the bottom.
Markell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bartoli managing to control the position.
Markell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markell wants to control from the top but Bartoli keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Markell throws a big elbow that misses.
Markell stays in close to Bartoli's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markell with a poor takedown
and Bartoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Markell throws a lazy uppercut
and Bartoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Markell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartoli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Markell just manages to avoid it.
Markell lands the left hand.
Markell throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markell.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartoli misses the target.#T3#
Markell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bartoli defends well and Markell ends up having to push Bartoli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valerio Bartoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhin Markell.
Markell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bartoli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markell somewhat.
Markell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bartoli swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Bartoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bartoli counters with a straight right hand.#T4##TD2#
Markell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bartoli managing to control the position.
Further stalling from Bartoli.
Markell preventing the sweep.
Markell trying to control but Bartoli is working from the bottom.
Markell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell postures up in Bartoli's guard and throws a big left but Bartoli blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markell wants to control from the top but Bartoli keeps moving.
Bartoli wants to improve his position but instead Markell has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell 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#
Markell throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bartoli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markell.
Markell throws a combination that misses
and Bartoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bartoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jhin Markell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markell throws a lazy uppercut
and Bartoli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Markell fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartoli misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Markell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markell misses with an uppercut
and Bartoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Markell throws a nice looking combination but Bartoli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Markell. Those never looked like landing.
Markell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bartoli rather than just go for the knockout.
Bartoli slips under a jab from Markell.
Nice sprawl there from Bartoli as Markell shoots in.
Valerio Bartoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhin Markell.
Markell fails with the takedown
and Bartoli counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Markell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markell.
We've been told by Bartoli's head coaches at Invictus MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valerio Bartoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Markell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bartoli counters with a good low kick that Markell was not able to check.
Markell throws a right and a left that Bartoli avoids nicely.
Markell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bartoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markell throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bartoli counter with a right hand. #T3#
Markell misses with a wild body shot.
Markell swings widly with a right hand
and Bartoli counters with a slapping leg kick.
No joy there for Markell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valerio Bartoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markell with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bartoli counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Markell is rocked!
Markell misses with a takedown attempt
and Bartoli counters with a right hand to the body.
Markell is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartoli finish him?
Markell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bartoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Markell is breathing heavily.#T4#
Markell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartoli.
Bartoli throwing a counter right hand but Markell manages to avoid it.
Markell seems to have recovered his senses.
Bartoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markell throws a right hand that misses
and Bartoli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markell misses with a left hand
and Bartoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bartoli counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valerio Bartoli dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Markell takes a swing at Bartoli's ribcage but misses.
Markell misses with a hook to the body
and Bartoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bartoli counters with a big right hand! Oh Markell is in trouble here! Bartoli follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valerio Bartoli!
Valerio Bartoli retains his welterweight title!
Valerio Bartoli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 28 - Farina vs Silva Jr
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Markell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rogers quickly recovers to half guard.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Markell has control of the leg.
Markell working Rogers over with strikes.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Markell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Markell wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rogers is staying active underneath Markell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers taking some punishment here, with Markell in his half guard.
Markell throws a strike but Rogers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Markell 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.#T1#
Markell stops Rogers from standing up. #SUB2#
Rogers looking for a guillotine here but Markell defends easily. #SUB2#
Rogers working for a triangle but Markell defends it easily.
Markell won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Markell postures up and lands a big shot to Rogers's brow.
Markell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Markell landing some decent shots from guard.
Markell lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##SUB2#
Rogers has his foot on Markell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Markell works his way back into a safe position though.
Markell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rogers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Markell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Markell lands with a punch from half guard.
Markell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Markell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Markell.
Rogers taking some punishment here, with Markell in his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
Markell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Markell has control of the leg.
Markell wants to pass to mount but Rogers is defending the position. #T3##SUB#
Markell seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Markell 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.
Markell lands with a punch from half guard.
Markell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Markell is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Markell is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markell lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Markell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
Markell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Markell prevents Rogers from standing back up.
Markell is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Markell lands with a punch from half guard.
Rogers is staying active underneath Markell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers is trying to stand.
Markell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Markell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Markell shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rogers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rogers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Markell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell content to stall in guard here.
Markell stands up over Rogers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SUB2#
Rogers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markell defends well.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully.
Markell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rogers's guard.
Rogers is looking to escape.
Rogers has hold of Markell's hands but Markell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Markell wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Markell connects with a nice short shot to Rogers's temple.
Markell is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Markell is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Markell controlling the action here.#T2##SUB2#
Rogers looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Markell is looking for a kimura here.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rogers tries to roll over but Markell keeps him under control.#T3#
Markell trying to control the pace.
Rogers pushes Markell off looking to stand but Markell dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Markell lands a nice short elbow.
Rogers pushes Markell off but Markell dives into side control.
Markell lands some shots froms side control.
Markell scoring with punches and elbows.
Markell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Markell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rogers is not content to let Markell control the position.
Markell working the ground and pound.
Markell trying to control the position but Rogers is working away. #T4#
Markell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Markell drags him back down.
Markell cracks Rogers with a big right hand but Rogers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Markell working the ground and pound.
Rogers is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Markell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rogers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogers is looking to escape.
Markell punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers wants to hold on but Markell pushes him away.
Jhin Markell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markell landing punches.
Rogers working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Markell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Markell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Markell moves out of range easily.
Markell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Markell gets a takedown into half guard.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Markell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rogers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markell.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Rogers pushes Markell off looking to stand but Markell dives back in and keeps control.
Markell wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Markell trying to pass the guard but Rogers defending well.
Rogers is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Markell lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Markell seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Markell connects with a nice short shot to Rogers's temple.
Rogers is looking for a sweep. Markell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Markell seems content to control.#T2##SUB2#
Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers has hold of Markell's hands but Markell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Markell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Markell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Markell is controlling well.
Markell moves nicely into side control.
Markell wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Markell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Markell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Markell pulls his head out easily. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Markell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markell scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Markell is trying for a kimura here. Rogers looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Markell wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jhin Markell!
Our winner, Jhin Markell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 24 - Slaughter vs Onera
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Markell tries to bum rush Pallas with a series of wild strikes but Pallas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Markell closes the distance and pushes Pallas back into the cage.
Pallas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pallas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Markell misses with some punches.
Pallas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Pallas wants the takedown. Markell is fighting it off but Pallas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Markell's guard against the cage.
Pallas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pallas wants to pass the guard but Markell is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Markell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Pallas stopping the sweep attempt from Markell.
Markell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Markell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Pallas looking for a guillotine here but Markell defends easily.
Markell wants to control from the top but Pallas keeps moving. #T2#
Markell connects with a couple of short punches.
Pallas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Markell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pallas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Pallas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markell defends it easily.
Pallas has momentary wrist control but Markell slips an elbow through the middle.
Pallas is trying to control the position but Markell postures up.
Markell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pallas's guard.
Pallas taking some punishment here, with Markell in his half guard. #T3#
Pallas is looking for a sweep. Markell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markell trying to control the pace.
Pallas trying to control from the bottom.
Markell controlling the pace.
Markell wants to take a breather but Pallas is having none of it. #SUB#
Pallas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Markell pulls his head out easily.
Markell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pallas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markell working Pallas over with strikes. #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.
Markell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Markell wants to control but Pallas is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Markell 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.
Markell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pallas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markell on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pallas tries to get to full guard but Markell has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Markell seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pallas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Markell is out of range.
Pallas walks into a straight right hand from Markell.
Pallas misses with a low kick.
Markell misses with an uppercut.
Markell throws a big shot that misses.
Pallas is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Markell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pallas!
Markell lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallas wants to control but Markell postures up.
Markell working the ground and pound.
Markell working away.#T1##SUB2#
Markell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pallas can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Markell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pallas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pallas manages to get to full guard.
Markell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Pallas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markell is working Pallas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Markell lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Pallas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Markell stacks Pallas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Markell!
Pallas is looking to regain half guard here but Markell keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Markell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pallas is looking to regain half guard here but Markell keeps moving and retains side control.
Markell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pallas to see if he's OK.
Markell trying to control the position but Pallas is working away. #T3#
Pallas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Markell off and has taken his back!
Markell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Markell is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Pallas looking for the choke from the back.
Markell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pallas's guard. Nice work there by Markell.
Pallas is adopting a defensive guard.
Pallas looking to control.
Pallas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Markell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Markell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Markell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markell stays in close to Pallas's body and controls the position.
Pallas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Markell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Markell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pallas is trying to control the position but Markell postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markell forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pallas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markell wants to counter the offense by Pallas and move into the clinch position.
Markell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markell connects with a looping right hand.
Jhin Markell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Markell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Markell trying to control from half guard but Pallas is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Markell seems content to control.
Markell trying to control from half guard but Pallas is working away.
Markell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB#
Pallas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Markell drops an elbow to the side of Pallas's head.
Jhin Markell has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Markell connects with a nice short shot to Pallas's temple.
Markell wants to take a breather but Pallas is having none of it.
Markell content to control rather than advance.
Pallas is looking to improve his position.
Markell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2##SUB2#
Markell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pallas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markell.
Pallas is trying to get back to full guard.
Markell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Markell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pallas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Pallas is defending against the submission attempts here by Markell.
Pallas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pallas tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Markell is trying for a kimura here. Pallas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Markell wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jhin Markell!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jhin Markell thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: RISE 22 - Lawler vs Reynolds
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markell moves away.
Markell misses with a wild combination.
Destroyer throws out a counter right but Markell avoids it with no problem.
Markell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Destroyer. No joy for Markell on that attempt.
Markell tries to clinch but Destroyer moves away
and Destroyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Destroyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Destroyer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Markell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Destroyer avoids it really well and circles away.
Destroyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markell circles away quickly and effectively.
Destroyer connects with a looping right hand.
Destroyer jabs Markell right on the nose. Markell blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Markell is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markell was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Oh Markell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Destroyer.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Destroyer enables Markell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Destroyer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Markell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Destroyer dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Markell seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Destroyer trying to control but Markell is working from the bottom. #T1#
Markell wants to sweep here but Destroyer controlling him for the moment.
Destroyer throws a strike but Markell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destroyer pulls Markell in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Markell 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.
Destroyer trying to strike off his back.
Destroyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Destroyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markell trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Markell is stalling in the full guard.
Destroyer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Markell drops back looking for a leg! Destroyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Destroyer manages to kick Markell off! Markell jumps back into Destroyer's guard.
Destroyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markell is one step ahead there.
Markell prevents Destroyer from getting back to his feet.
Markell stays in close to Destroyer's body and controls the position.
Destroyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Destroyer throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Markell misses with a two punch combination.
Destroyer swings for the body but Markell moves out of range. #CL#
Markell pushes Destroyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Destroyer.
Markell tries to throw a body punch but Destroyer avoids it by throwing Markell back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Destroyer.
Come on Markell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Markell looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Destroyer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Markell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Destroyer lands a right hand.
Destroyer lands with a light punch inside.
Markell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Destroyer is leaning against Markell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Destroyer scores with a shoulder strike.
Markell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Destroyer. #T4#
Destroyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destroyer gets through Markell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Destroyer.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Destroyer.
Destroyer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Markell trying to stall but Destroyer improves his position.
Markell stalling the fight.
Markell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Destroyer managing to block the knees to the body from Markell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Destroyer.
A body shot lands from Destroyer.
Markell is breathing heavily.
Destroyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markell.
Still in the clinch, Destroyer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Destroyer stalling the fight.
Markell misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meatball Destroyer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Destroyer drops Markell with a naaaaasty hook - Markell is in real trouble here! Destroyer dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meatball Destroyer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Meatball Destroyer thanked Organic Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: RISE 19 - Alison vs Faze
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Markell sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Markell stuffs the takedown.
As Rogers tries to get set, Markell tries to push him back and clinch up but Rogers manages to avoid the attempt.
Markell throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Markell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Markell working aggressively here. #TD2#
Rogers has picked Markell up - he's going for a ride! Rogers dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Markell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogers.
Markell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markell is working hard here to advance position.
Markell is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell has hold of Rogers's hands but Rogers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Markell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Markell is looking to improve his position.
Rogers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Markell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rogers controlling from the top position.
Markell trying to control the position. #SUB#
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Markell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Markell's legs - danger averted.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Markell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Markell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Markell.#SUB#
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Markell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Markell's legs - danger averted.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers postures up.
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers controlling from the top position.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markell's head.
Markell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to Markell's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Markell controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself. #T3#
Markell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Markell keeps moving.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
Rogers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Rogers trying to control but Markell is working from the bottom.
Markell wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Rogers distracts Markell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Markell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rogers connects with a decent elbow.
Markell is looking for a sweep.
My spies in Doherty's Gym inform me that Rogers has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rogers grinds an elbow into Markell's temple. #T4#
Rogers cracks Markell with a big elbow. #ROC2#
Markell is rocked!
Rogers is working Markell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Markell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers working the head with strikes.
Markell is looking to regain half guard here but Rogers keeps moving and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markell seems to have got his legs back now.
Rogers cracks Markell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Markell is looking to reverse the position.
Rogers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Markell can't do much from the bottom here.
Rogers wants to control but Markell is keeping him busy.
Markell is looking to regain half guard here but Rogers keeps moving and retains side control.
Markell sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Markell staying out of range there.#CL#
Markell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Markell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Markell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rogers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Markell wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rogers has his foot on Markell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Markell works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully.
Markell pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Rogers is looking to escape.#T1#
Markell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogers regains half guard.#SUB2#
Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Markell pulls his head out easily.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Markell is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Markell is nestled in close to Rogers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Markell seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Markell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Markell is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rogers is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jhin Markell!
Jhin Markell made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 16 - Kelly vs Merlin
Date: Feb 26, 2018

#R1#
Agotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markell attempts a counter takedown but Agotti avoids it well and moves away.
Agotti misses with the combination.
Markell needs to keep his hands up - Agotti had a free shot at his head there.
Agotti misses with a combination #CL#
and Markell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Markell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Agotti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Agotti tries to circle away but Markell has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Agotti manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agotti throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Markell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Agotti!
Markell trying to control the position but Agotti is working away. #SUB#
Markell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Agotti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Markell working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Markell tries to advance to mount but Agotti denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell controls the position.
Agotti tries to bench press Markell off him but Markell keeps the position.
Markell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Agotti tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Markell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Agotti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Markell's guard! Nice work there by Agotti!
Markell trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Markell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Agotti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Markell is trying to control the position but Agotti postures up.
Markell is pulling down on Agotti's head. It's preventing any offense from Agotti, at least for the moment.
Markell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Agotti throwing strikes but missing.
Markell controls Agotti momentarily but Agotti frees himself. #SUB#
Markell has his foot on Agotti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Agotti works his way back into a safe position though.
Agotti preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Markell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Agotti defends it easily.
Markell pulls Agotti in close to his closed guard and prevents Agotti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Agotti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Agotti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Agotti wants to control from the top but Markell keeps moving.
Markell wants to sweep here but Agotti controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Agotti is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Markell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Agotti is looking to defend but Markell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Agotti! Markell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Agotti taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jhin Markell!
Jhin Markell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: RISE 10 - Lord vs Kelly
Date: Jan 22, 2018

#R1#
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Markell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daniels.#CL#
Markell forces Daniels back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Daniels has Markell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daniels pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Markell tumbling to the mat - Daniels dives into Markell's guard.
Daniels 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.
Daniels trying to control but Markell is working from the bottom. #T1#
Daniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Markell is retaining full guard.
Daniels works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Markell wants to control but Daniels is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Markell wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Daniels seems content to control.#SUB2#
Daniels is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Markell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Markell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniels. #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.#SUB2#
Daniels is working for a kimura but Markell is defending it quite comfortably.
Daniels stalling.
Markell works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Daniels advances to half guard.
Markell is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Daniels is trying to work for a kimura but Markell is defending well. #SUB2#
Daniels wants to work for an arm triangle but Markell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Markell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Markell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Daniels throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Daniels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markell counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Daniels gets tackled into the cage by Markell. Markell maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels fails to pull guard.
Jhin Markell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Daniels.
Daniels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Markell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Markell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daniels regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Daniels uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Markell clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but Markell has him pressed against the cage.
Markell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Markell prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Markell stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markell to keep the fight standing.
Markell cracks Daniels with a nice body shot.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markell to keep the fight standing.
Jhin Markell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Daniels.#T1#
Markell slows down the pace here.
Markell blocks a body shot from Daniels.
Markell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markell blocks an uppercut.
Daniels being controlled against the cage.
Markell lands a body punch.
Daniels tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Markell won't allow it.
Daniels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Markell after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Markell has clasped his hands together around Daniels's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Markell is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniels wants to control but Markell postures up.
Markell is chipping away with strikes.
Markell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
Daniels struggling a bit here.
Markell working the head with strikes. #T3#
Daniels is trying to get back to his feet.
Markell is staying tight to Daniels's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fred Daniels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Daniels sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell advances nicely into full mount.
Markell controlling the position easily from mount.
Markell looking to control but Daniels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daniels avoids a series of strikes thrown by Markell.
Markell controlling the pace for now.
Daniels is squirming around, avoiding Markell's attempts to control the action.
Markell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Markell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markell prevents Daniels from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Markell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daniels doesn't seem phased though.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Daniels thows a leg kick but Markell checks it #TD#
and Markell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Markell trying to control the action but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Markell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?
Daniels won't allow Markell to pass to mount.
Markell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Markell'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Markell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daniels has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Daniels is refusing to be controlled, as Markell sits in half guard.
Markell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daniels!
Markell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Markell wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely.
Markell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#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.
Daniels wants to control but Markell is having none of it.
Markell with good strikes from the mount here!
Markell working the ground and pound effectively.
Markell controlling from mount.
Daniels is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Markell wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Markell throws some wild stikes that Daniels manages to avoid easily.
Daniels tries to hold on but Markell pushes him away.
Markell trying to control but Daniels is having none of it. #SUB#
Markell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Daniels is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Markell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniels is looking to escape. #T4#
Markell controlling the pace for now.
Markell wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely.
Markell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Daniels tries to hold on but Markell postures up.
Markell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniels is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jhin Markell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhin Markell!
During a confident post fight interview, Jhin Markell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 4 - Bravo vs Favorite
Date: Dec 21, 2017

#R1#
Nurma Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Markell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Markell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markell wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab by Markell.
Markell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurma Jr.
Markell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurma Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markell misses the shot to the body.
Nurma Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markell doesn't seem bothered though.
Markell throws a body punch but Nurma Jr moves out of range.
Nurma Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nurma Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nurma Jr sets himself, and Markell steps forward looking for the clinch! Nurma Jr avoids it this time.
Nurma Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurma Jr tests Markell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurma Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markell's hands.
Nurma Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1##TD#
Nurma Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nurma Jr wants to control but Markell is keeping him busy.
Markell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Markell is looking to advance position but Nurma Jr won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nurma Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Nurma Jr pushes Markell off looking to stand but Markell dives back in and keeps control.
Markell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurma Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Nurma Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Nurma Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurma Jr tries to get out of the position.
Nurma Jr trying to control but Markell postures up.
Nurma Jr controlling the position for now.
Nurma Jr is trying to stand.
Nurma Jr trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markell trying to control the pace.
Nurma Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Markell controlling the pace.
Nurma Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Markell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nurma Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markell.
Nurma Jr with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Nurma Jr.
Nurma Jr throws a lazy right hand but Markell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markell feints the counter takedown.
Nurma Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markell momentarily. #T4#
Markell throws a hook but Nurma Jr blocks it.
Markell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Nurma Jr.
Markell slips a straight right by Nurma Jr.
Markell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurma Jr connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurma Jr with a jab.
Markell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurma Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Markell takes one on the button.
Nurma Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurma Jr works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurma Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Markell loads up on a big right hand but Nurma Jr slips the punch.
Markell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurma Jr.
The fighters circling - Nurma Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markell tries to counter with a clinch but Nurma Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Nurma Jr scores with a body shot. #TD#
Nurma Jr scores with a takedown into Markell's guard.
Nurma Jr trying to control but Markell is working from the bottom.
Markell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurma Jr tries to get to full guard but Markell has control of the leg. #T1#
Markell slows the pace down in half guard.
Nurma Jr tries to roll over but Markell keeps him under control.
Well, if Markell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #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.
Jhin Markell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurma Jr pushes Markell off looking to stand but Markell dives back in and keeps control.
Nurma Jr tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Markell manages to move to mount!
Markell controlling his opponent.
Nurma Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markell can do to turn this around?#T3#
Markell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Markell content just to control the position here.
Markell dominating with strikes here.
Markell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurma Jr holds on for dear life, controlling Markell's posture momentarily.
Nurma Jr trying desperately to get to his feet. #T4#
Nurma Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Markell raining down shots from the mount!
Nurma Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Markell controlling the pace for now.
Markell prevents Nurma Jr from getting the reversal.
Markell controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Markell swings for the body but Nurma Jr moves out of range.
Nurma Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markell's hands.
Nurma Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markell at a distance.
Markell throws out a loose jab but Nurma Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Nurma Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nurma Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Markell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurma Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markell is keeping the position for now.
Markell looking for a sweep. Not yet Markell, not yet. #T1#
Nurma Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurma Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurma Jr wants to pass the guard but Markell is keeping the position.
Nurma Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Markell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Markell keeping moving, preventing Nurma Jr 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.
Markell misses with a low kick.
Markell misses with a body shot
and Nurma Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Markell feints and as Nurma Jr raises his hands in defense, Markell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markell stays in close to Nurma Jr's body and controls the position.
Nurma Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurma Jr, not yet.
Markell prevents Nurma Jr from getting back to his feet.
Nurma Jr keeping full guard, as Markell tries to pass.
Markell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Markell stops Nurma Jr from standing up.
Markell stays in close to Nurma Jr's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurma Jr with a hook.#T3#
Nurma Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurma Jr with a hook.
Nurma Jr dips to his left and cracks Markell with an uppercut!
Nurma Jr scores with a jab.
Nurma Jr dives in and grabs Markell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Markell pushes down on Nurma Jr's head and hops out.
Khabib Nurma Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurma Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nurma Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markell manages to avoid it.
Markell with the counter takedown but Nurma Jr avoids it easily.
Nurma Jr swings for the body but Markell moves out of range.
Nurma Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Nurma Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markell in his tracks. #TD2#
Markell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markell 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 Nurma Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Markell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurma Jr is trying to control Markell's posture but Markell avoids it.
Markell advances nicely into full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurma Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nurma Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurma Jr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2017

#R1#
Reid throws a looping overhand right but Markell ducks down to avoid it.
Markell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Markell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Reid misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Markell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Markell works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reid is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Markell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T1#
Markell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Markell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Reid is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Reid wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Markell.
Markell landing punches.
Markell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Reid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markell on the ground.
Reid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reid is in a horrible position here. Markell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Markell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Markell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Markell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Markell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT2#
It looks like Sebastian Reid has been cut.
Markell tries to control but Reid wriggling away.
Markell thowing shots but they're missing.
Markell wants to control but instead Reid manages to regain half guard.
Markell is just content to waste time from the top position. Reid takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Reid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Markell trying to control but Reid is working from the bottom.
Reid can't keep his opponent in guard - Markell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Markell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Markell moves nicely into side control.
Markell advances to mount.
Markell cracks Reid with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jhin Markell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Markell misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcpherson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcpherson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mcpherson dodges the punch combination from Markell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcpherson.
Markell throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcpherson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Markell lands a lovely overhand right.
Markell throws a good cross that connects.
Mcpherson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcpherson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcpherson blocks a jab.
Markell lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcpherson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porfirio Mcpherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Markell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markell takes a swing at Mcpherson's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Markell.
Mcpherson shoots and misses
and Markell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Mcpherson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Porfirio Mcpherson has been cut.
Markell knocks out Mcpherson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Markell before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Markell picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jhin Markell!

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