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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Markinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grasman.
Markinen misses the shot to the body.
Markinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grasman throws a shot from downtown. Markinen moves away and avoids it.
Markinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markinen tries to clinch but Grasman is having none of it.
Grasman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markinen moves in looking to clinch but Grasman pushes him off.
Grasman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markinen throws a body punch but Grasman moves out of range.
Grasman lands a head shot.
Markinen is looking to clinch.
Markinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markinen tries to clinch up but Grasman circles away and keeps his distance.
Markinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Markinen misses the body punch
and Grasman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grasman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Markinen closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Markinen tries a body shot but Grasman blocks it.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Markinen.
Grasman blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markinen.
Grasman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grasman prevents a body shot from Markinen.
Grasman blocks an uppercut.
Grasman blocks a body shot from Markinen.
Markinen tries a body shot but Grasman blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Markinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grasman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markinen backwards.
Markinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markinen tries to throw a body punch but Grasman avoids it by throwing Markinen back against the cage.
Grasman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grasman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markinen.
A shot in the inside from Grasman.
Markinen working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Grasman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markinen takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Grasman throws out a loose jab but Markinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markinen loads up on a big right hand but Grasman slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grasman! But no joy.
Markinen tries to clinch up but Grasman circles away and keeps his distance.
Markinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markinen ducks under a wild hook from Grasman.#CL#
Markinen gets a clinch.
Markinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grasman lands an uppercut.
Grasman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grasman tries a body shot but Markinen blocks it.
Markinen tries a body shot but Grasman blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grasman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markinen.
Markinen can't find room to land a body shot as Grasman controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markinen.
Grasman scores with a shot to the side of Markinen's head.
Grasman blocks a body shot from Markinen.
Nice body punch from Grasman. #T3#
Grasman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Grasman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grasman lands a nice uppercut.
Grasman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markinens head.
Grasman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markinen.
Grasman blocks a body shot from Markinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markinen.
Markinen working aggressively here.
Markinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grasman lands a nice uppercut.
Markinen misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Grasman breaks from the clinch.
Grasman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markinen momentarily.
#CUT2#
It looks like Oscar Markinen has been cut.
Markinen tries to clinch but Grasman is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markinen is looking to clinch. #T4#
Grasman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grasman.
Markinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Grasman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markinen tries to clinch there but Grasman circles away.
It seemed like Grasman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grasman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grasman throws the left hand but Markinen avoids the punch easily.
Markinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Markinen tries to clinch there but Grasman circles away.
Grasman lands a nice shot that snaps Markinen's head back.
#ROC2#
Markinen is rocked!
Grasman circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Markinen to the canvas! Markinen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Grasman keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ThorHGH Grasman!
A very excited looking ThorHGH Grasman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Markinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thermandin.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Markinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thermandin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermandin.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Markinen avoids it easily.
Markinen darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thermandin.
Thermandin is standing up over Markinen. Markinen looks to escape but Thermandin dives into side control.
#REVR##SU2#
Thermandin stands up and beckons Markinen to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Markinen is looking to clinch but Thermandin is avoiding it.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Markinen defends it well.#T1#
A big right from Markinen misses.
Decent striking displayed by Markinen there.
Markinen tries to clinch but Thermandin moves out of range.
Markinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Markinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Markinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermandin prevents a body shot from Markinen.
Markinen misses with a body punch.
Thermandin wants a takedown but no success here.
Thermandin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermandin blocks an uppercut.
Markinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Markinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oscar Markinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twelf Thermandin.#T2#
Markinen lands with a right to the head.
Thermandin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Markinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Markinen works on Thermandin's body with a couple of short punches.
Markinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markinen throws a head punch that misses.
Markinen misses with the head strike.
Thermandin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markinen lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermandin blocks an uppercut.
Markinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermandin.
Thermandin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Markinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Markinen as the two fighters clinch.
Markinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermandin blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermandin.
Markinen lands an uppercut.
Markinen misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markinen.
Markinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markinen tries to work over Thermandin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markinen misses with a body punch.
Markinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markinen misses with some punches.
Markinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markinen works on Thermandin's body with a couple of short punches.
Markinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Markinen throws a head punch that misses.
Thermandin looking for a takedown.
Markinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermandin controls his hands.
Markinen tries to throw a body punch but Thermandin avoids it by throwing Markinen back against the cage.
Markinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermandin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermandin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermandin.
Markinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermandin's elbow.
Thermandin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermandin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Markinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Markinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thermandin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Markinen avoids it easily.
Markinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thermandin can do to turn this around?
Thermandin walks into a left hand.
Markinen swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Markinen is trying to escape back to his feet but Thermandin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Markinen wants to get back to his feet but Thermandin drags him back down.
Markinen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
What can Markinen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markinen is trying to stand back up. #T1##SU2#
Despite having Markinen's back, Thermandin says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Markinen seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
Markinen looks to land a right hand but Thermandin moved out of range.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
Markinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Thermandin circles away.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markinen closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Markinen is working an open guard so Thermandin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Markinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thermandin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Markinen avoids it easily.
Markinen wants to clinch up but Thermandin keeps it at a distance.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oscar Markinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Thermandin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markinen.
Markinen throws out a loose jab but Thermandin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thermandin keeps the fight on the outside.
Markinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thermandin's head backwards.
Markinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markinen tries to clinch #TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Markinen tries to kick Thermandin off in order to stand up. Thermandin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markinen wants to get back to his feet but Thermandin is dominant here and he's now got Markinen's back!
Thermandin is riding his opponent, not letting Markinen buck him off.
Markinen is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Thermandin controls the action.
Markinen is trying to get back to his feet but Thermandin has full control of the position and if anything, Markinen has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Markinen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU2#
Thermandin decides to stand up.
Thermandin swats away the attempt to clinch by Markinen.#CL#
Markinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twelf Thermandin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Markinen.
Thermandin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markinen throws out the jab.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
Thermandin swats away the attempt to clinch by Markinen.
Thermandin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markinen.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markinen throws a jab when Thermandin was well out of range.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Twelf Thermandin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thermandin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermandin tries to move into range but Markinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Markinen misses with a straight right.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
Markinen misses with a looping right.#T1#
Markinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Thermandin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markinen misses with an uppercut. Thermandin saw that one coming.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Markinen throws a series of punches but Thermandin moves out of range.
Markinen lands an overhand right.
Markinen wants to clinch#TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Markinen won't be happy with that.
Markinen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Markinen is trying to stand back up. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thermandin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Markinen doesn't escape. #SU2#
Thermandin decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
Markinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Markinen avoids it easily.
Thermandin moves out of range as Markinen strikes.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Markinen moves in looking to clinch but Thermandin pushes him off.
Oscar Markinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Markinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markinen tries to bum rush Thermandin with a series of wild strikes but Thermandin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thermandin swats away the attempt to clinch by Markinen.
And Thermandin tries to counter it with a takedown but Markinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markinen clobbers Thermandin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Markinen wants to clinch up but Thermandin keeps it at a distance.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Markinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Thermandin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Markinen wants to clinch but Thermandin slips to the side#TD2#
and Thermandin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Markinen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thermandin manages to move to mount!
#SU2#
Thermandin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Thermandin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thermandin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markinen.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markinen connects with a body shot that sends Thermandin's belly button to the back.
Thermandin ducks under a wild hook from Markinen.
Thermandin keeps the fight on the outside.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markinen cracks Thermandin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Thermandin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Markinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markinen 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Markinen!
Oscar Markinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Elliot.
A jab from Elliot finds it's way through Markinen's defenses.
Elliot connects with a right hand. Markinen shakes it off.
Elliot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Elliot lands.
Markinen tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
As Markinen looks to move away, Elliot throws a big counter combo but Markinen just gets out of the way.
Oscar Markinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elliot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elliot swings for the body but Markinen moves out of range.
Markinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Elliot catches Markinen right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elliot.
Markinen misses with a hook
and Elliot counters with a nice uppercut.
Markinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Markinen throws an off balance right hand
and Elliot counters with a straight right hand.
Elliot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Markinen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Elliot to counter with a crisp jab.
Markinen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Elliot to counter with a crisp jab.
Markinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Elliot tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Markinen manages to circle out of the way.
Elliot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Markinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markinen darts in trying to clinch
and Elliot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elliot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markinen wants to clinch but Elliot slips to the side
and Elliot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markinen is looking to clinch but Elliot is avoiding it.
Markinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markinen moves in looking to clinch but Elliot pushes him off.
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!
Markinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Markinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markinen wants to clinch up but Elliot keeps it at a distance.
Elliot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Markinen is looking to clinch.
Markinen slips a jab and a cross from Elliot.
Elliot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Elliot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elliot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markinen in his tracks.
A jab from Markinen misses.
Markinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Elliot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Markinen is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Elliot.#T3#
Markinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markinen throws a lazy right hand but Elliot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markinen tries to clinch up.
Markinen moves to clinch but Elliot breaks away
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elliot lands a head shot.
Markinen swings widly with a right hand
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Markinen misses.
Markinen misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Elliot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Elliot.
A hook to the body from Elliot.
Elliot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markinen misses with the head strike.
Elliot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Markinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Markinen misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elliot lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Elliot.
Markinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markinen tries a body shot but Elliot blocks it.
Elliot blocks an uppercut.
Markinen has a couple of punches blocked by Elliot.
Markinen being controlled against the cage.
Elliot lands with a left to the head.
Markinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elliot's efforts to push away.
Markinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elliots head.
Markinen tries a body shot but Elliot blocks it.
Markinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markinen pushes Elliot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Markinen tries to throw a body punch but Elliot avoids it by throwing Markinen back against the cage.
Markinen misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Elliot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Markinen darts in trying to clinch
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markinen throws out a powerful jab.
Elliot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markinen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markinen wants to clinch
and Elliot counters with a stiff right hand.
Elliot stuns Markinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markinen wants to clinch.#T1#
Markinen wants to clinch
and Elliot counters with a stiff right hand.
Elliot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markinen tries to clinch there but Elliot circles away.
Markinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markinen darts in trying to clinch
and Elliot counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Markinen drives through and clinches with Elliot against the cage.
Elliot is trying to push Markinen away but Markinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Markinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Elliot blocking some punches.
Oscar Markinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Markinen misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Markinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Markinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markinen has Elliot pressed against the cage, preventing Elliot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elliot is looking to break free of the clinch but Markinen has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Markinen can't find room to land a body shot as Elliot controls the action.
Markinen digs a right hand into Elliot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Elliot's gas tank.
Markinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elliot scores with a hook to the body.
Markinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Elliot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markinen can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Elliot.
Markinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Markinen fails to land.
Elliot wants to break free but Markinen has control.
Markinen misses with the head strike.
Markinen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Elliot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markinen has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Elliot blocking some punches.
Markinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Markinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elliot slows down the pace here.
Elliot is looking to break free of the clinch but Markinen has double underhooks.
Markinen misses with a body punch.
Elliot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markinen or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elliot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Markinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Elliot.
Markinen throws a head punch that misses.
Markinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Elliot.
Markinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elliots head.
Elliot lands a nice uppercut.
Markinen can't find room to land a body shot as Elliot controls the action.
Elliot blocks an uppercut.
Elliot blocking some punches.
#T4#
Elliot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elliot tries to circle away but Markinen has him pinned against the cage.
Elliot blocks an uppercut.
Markinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elliot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Markinen prevents a body shot from Elliot.
Markinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elliot is trying to force a seperation but Markinen has the dominant position.
Elliot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markinen or not.
Elliot blocks an uppercut.
Markinen misses with the head strike.
Elliot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markinen has him pressed against the cage.
Markinen tries to work over Elliot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elliot tries to throw a body punch but Markinen avoids it by throwing Elliot back against the cage.
Elliot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elliot blocking some punches.
Markinen keeps control of Elliot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oscar Markinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Elliot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Markinen misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Markinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ben Elliot is winning the standup battle so far.
Markinen wants to clinch but Elliot slips to the side
and Elliot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Markinen thinking.
Jab, jab by Markinen - just one landing.
Markinen misses with a hook
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markinen wants to clinch
and Elliot counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Elliot.
Elliot cracks Markinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elliot throws a nice looking combination but Markinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Markinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markinen darts in trying to clinch
letting Elliot counter with a right hand.
Elliot avoids the body shot from Markinen.
Markinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Elliot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Elliot thuds a left hand into Markinen's body.
Markinen throws a right hand that misses
and Elliot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Markinen thinking.
Elliot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elliot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Markinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elliot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elliot tries to counter by clinching up but Markinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Markinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Markinen tries to clinch
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markinen misses with a hook
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elliot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Markinen tries to clinch but Elliot moves out of range.
Markinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elliot clobbers Markinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Markinen moves to clinch but Elliot breaks away
and Elliot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markinen digs a good body shot into Elliot's ribs.
Markinen tries to clinch up
and Elliot counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Markinen is looking to clinch but Elliot is avoiding it.
Elliot throws an overhand right that lands on Markinen's shoulder, as Markinen tries to avoid the shot.
Markinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markinen tries to clinch up but Elliot circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Markinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markinen throws a shot from downtown. Elliot moves away and avoids it.
Elliot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elliot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markinen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elliot counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Markinen avoids the body shot from Elliot.
Elliot connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Elliot there.
Markinen tries to clinch but Elliot is having none of it.
Elliot with a nice cross.
Markinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elliot.
Elliot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elliot throws a looping overhand right but Markinen ducks down to avoid it.
Markinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elliot counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Markinen closes the distance and clinches.
Elliot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Elliot.
Markinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Elliot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elliot 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Elliot!
An out of breath Ben Elliot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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