Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Marka.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
Marka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marka loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.#CL#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Marka.
Good body shot from Davis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marka.
Nice body punch from Davis - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marka misses with a lunging right hand
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marka throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
It looked like Davis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marka.
Davis cracks Marka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marka throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marka lands a right hand.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marka backwards.
Marka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marka looks winded!#BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka lands with a straight right. Davis didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Davis lands a nice uppercut.
Davis is working Marka over against the cage.
Davis lands a right hand.
Marka takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Davis lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davis lands a jab to Marka's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis cracks Marka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Marka is rocked!
Davis dances in with a quick combination. Marka is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Davis snaps Marka's head back. Marka stumbles backwards against the cage. Davis steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Marka's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Marka just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Davis!
Danny Davis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DC 125: Queiroz v Nagasaki
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Marka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jarvis on the side of the head.#CL2#
Jarvis moves into the clinch.
Marka fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Marka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarvis.
Marka feinted with a counter takedown.
Jarvis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marka misses with a wild combination.
Marka throws a looping overhand right but Jarvis ducks down to avoid it.
Jarvis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jarvis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at in shig we trust in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Jarvis gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvis.
Jarvis struggles to land a body shot inside as Marka controls his hands.
Marka scores with a shot to the side of Jarvis's head.
Marka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarvis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jarvis backwards.
Marka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marka misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Jarvis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marka has a couple of punches blocked by Jarvis.
Jarvis swings wildly with an uppercut but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marka lands a hook that snaps the head of Jarvis backwards.
Jarvis lands a body shot.
Marka gets through Jarvis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jarvis throws a head punch that misses.
Jarvis works on Marka's body with a couple of short punches.
Jarvis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marka fails to land.
Jarvis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarvis wants to stall.
Marka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jarviss head.
Marka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarvis scores with a shot to the side of Marka's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Marka breaks from the clinch.
Marka avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Jarvis moves in looking to clinch but Marka pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jarvis under the eye.
Jarvis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marka.
Marka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarvis.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Jarvis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jarvis scores with a nice strike.
Jarvis tries to close the distance and clinch but Marka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Jarvis moves into the clinch.
Jarvis lands with a short shot to the head.
Jarvis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markas head.
Jarvis tries to throw a body punch but Marka avoids it by throwing Jarvis back against the cage.
Marka lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvis.
Marka lands with a light punch inside.
Marka lands an uppercut.
Marka tries a body shot but Jarvis blocks it.
Marka lands a shot to the body.
Jarvis misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marka.
Jarvis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarvis blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Marka misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marka.
Jarvis tries a body shot but Marka blocks it.
Jarvis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Marka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jarvis tries to close the distance and clinch but Marka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jarvis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marka.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarvis.
Marka lands a lovely overhand right.
Marka misses the shot to the body.
Jarvis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jarvis wants to clinch up but Marka keeps it at a distance.
Marka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Jarvis is rocked!
Marka weaves into range and cracks Jarvis right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jarvis goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Marka is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luka Marka!
Luka Marka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 116: Cholo v Beard
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Trejo there.
Trejo lands with a straight right. Marka didn't see that one coming.
Trejo lands the left hand.
Trejo moves out of range of the strikes.
Trejo throws a jab when Marka was well out of range.
A punch combination from Trejo misses.
Trejo lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big left from Marka misses.
Marka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trejo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marka scores with a jab to the body.
Trejo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trejo.
Nice shot lands for Trejo.
No joy there for Trejo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marka punishes Trejo's body with a nice straight punch.
Marka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Marka is rocked!
Marka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trejo.
Oh Marka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trejo gets in close and tags Marka with a short punch that almost sends Marka to the mat! Oh Marka is in big trouble! He turns his back on Trejo, trying to create some distance but Trejo rushes him, striking wildly and Marka goes down! The referee tackles Trejo into the cage to end the fight! Trejo is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Trejo!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Trejo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 107 : Vinge v Wife
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Porter avoids the body shot from Marka.
Porter throws a series of punches but Marka avoids them all with ease.
Porter misses with a wild combination.
Porter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Porter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Porter misses with the combination.
Porter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marka takes one on the button.
Porter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marka's hands.
Porter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marka looks to throw the jab but Porter is out of range.
Porter throws a jab but it's blocked by Marka. #CL#
Porter takes the fight into the clinch.
Marka blocks an elbow strike.
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!
Marka misses with the head strike.
Marka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Porter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Porter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marka to keep the fight standing.
Porter blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Porter misses with an elbow strike. #TD#
Porter jumps into guard, dragging Marka to the mat.
Porter is trying to keep Marka in close. #SUB#
Porter has his foot on Marka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marka works his way back into a safe position though.
Marka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porter is keeping the position for now.
Marka stays in close to Porter's body and controls the position.
Porter has Marka pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB#
Porter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Porter keeping full guard, as Marka tries to pass.
Marka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marka takes a little break here. Porter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Porter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Porter wants to get back to full guard.
Porter manages to get to full guard.
Porter controlling the position.
Porter trying to keep a closed guard but Marka is proving a slippery customer.
Porter keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Porter is on top in guard. #REVR#
Porter sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Porter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Porter has Marka in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Marka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Porter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marka has managed to get both his arms back between Porter's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porter 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Porter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Porter lands a two punch combo.
Marka scores with a decent looking hook.
Porter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marka can do to turn this around?
Porter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marka scores with a jab.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Porter lands the left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marka.
Marka lands a right hook to the body.
Porter blocks a jab.
Marka moves out of range as Porter strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Porter moves away from the strike by Marka.
Porter scores with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Porter.
Jay Porter is winning the standup battle so far.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porter manages to avoid it.
Marka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left lands for Porter.
Porter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Porter misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Porter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marka's head.
Marka lands a slapping body shot.
Marka swinging wildly here.
Porter misses with a series of wild punches.
Marka walks into a left hand.
Porter misses with a wild combination.
Porter throws a body punch but Marka moves out of range.
Porter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marka misses with a straight left.
Porter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Porter misses with the combination.
Porter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Porter stuns Marka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Porter.
Marka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Marka swings for the body but Porter moves out of range.
Marka lands with a right hand.
A jab from Porter does it's job there.
Porter is looking to clinch.
Marka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Porter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marka misses with a straight left.
Porter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Porter lands a nice looking body shot.
Marka misses with a body punch
and Porter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marka misses with an uppercut.
Marka dodges the punch combination from Porter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marka connects with a crisp jab.
Porter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marka circles away quickly and effectively.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Porter moves away.
Marka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marka looks to land a right hand but Porter moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Porter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Porter slips a jab from Marka.
Marka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Porter has time to react.
Marka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Porter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porter.
Sloppy strikes from Porter. Those never looked like landing.
Porter looks to land a combination. Marka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Marka is rocked!#KD#
Porter lands a big right hand that sends Marka crashing to the mat! Porter stays standing though and waves Marka back to his feet!
Marka is still on wobbly legs! Can Porter finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marka avoids it really well and circles away.
Marka is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Porter just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Marka has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jay Porter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jay Porter thanked 30th Century Beer Store for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SPFT #4
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Marka. Beautiful body shot.
Brownie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marka scores with a nice right hand.
Brownie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marka manages to avoid it.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marka misses with a looping right.
Marka just misses with a punch to the body.
Marka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Marka misses. #TD2#
Brownie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brownie postures up in Marka's guard and throws a big left but Marka blocks it.
Brownie trying to control but Marka is working from the bottom.
Marka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brownie.
Brownie is stalling in the full guard.
Marka 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.#T1#
Marka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brownie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marka's head.
Brownie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brownie momentarily.
Brownie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marka. Marka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brownie throws a nice looking combination but Marka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marka throws a shot from downtown. Brownie moves away and avoids it.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marka. Brownie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brownie connects with a right hand. Marka shakes it off.
Brownie slips under a jab.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Marka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brownie punishes Marka's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Brownie misses.
Brownie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marka to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brownie moves out of range of the strikes.
Marka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brownie jabs Marka right on the nose. Marka blinks but takes it well.
Brownie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marka.
Marka is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Brownie like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Brownie from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Marka!
After winning the bout, Luka Marka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Draskovich. Those never looked like landing.
Marka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Draskovich got wobbled bad by a big combination! Marka presses forward with punches and knees until Draskovich stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Draskovich closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Marka!
Luka Marka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Marka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pete doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Sideways Pete has been cut.
Marka lands a nice shot to the body.
Pete tries to clinch up but Marka circles away and keeps his distance.
Marka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pete. #KD#
Marka cracks Pete with a big right hand and Pete goes down!#ROC#Pete is rocked!
Marka 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pete is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pete is still in real trouble! Can Marka finish him?
Marka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pete's guard. #SUB2#
Pete looking for submissions off his back.
Pete is trying to maintain the position but Marka is very close to passing his half guard.
Marka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pete seems to have recovered his senses.
Pete trying to control from the bottom.
Marka trying to control the pace.
Pete wants to control the action here but instead Marka manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marka content just to control the position here.
Marka prevents Pete from getting the reversal.
Marka controlling his opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pete wants to hold on but Marka pushes him away.#T3#
Marka in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Marka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pete can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sideways Pete's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Marka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pete takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luka Marka is winning the standup battle so far.
Marka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marka scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left lands for Marka.
Pete circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Marka. Pete falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Marka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luka Marka!
Luka Marka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Marka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mayfield 's hands.
Marka clobbers Mayfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marka lands a nice shot to the body.
Marka cracks Mayfield with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mayfield falls to his knees and Marka doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Marka!
Luka Marka thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 37: Melondov v Hawthorne
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Jab by Marka.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hill drops his hands momentarily and Marka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill tries to clinch up.
A jab from Marka misses.
Hill tried to counter with a leg kick but Marka avoided it.
Hill has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) in the buildup to the fight.
Hill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marka swivels and escapes.#TD#
Hill scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hill wants to control but Marka is keeping him busy.
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!
Marka regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hill's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Marka is defending well.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Marka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Hill thows a huge punch but Marka dodges it nicely.
Marka is trying to maintain the position but Hill is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hill is trying for a kimura here. Marka looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hill wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Hill!

Event: WVT 32: Maestre v Brand
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Marka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.
Marka lands a jab to the nose.
Falcone throws a series of punches but Marka moves out of range.
Marka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Marka.
Falcone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Falcone looks to land a combination but Marka avoids it well.
Marka defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Marka cracks Falcone with an open hand slap.
Falcone tries to clinch but Marka is having none of it. #CL2#
Marka moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marka.
Marka misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch.
Falcone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Falcone drives through and clinches with Marka against the cage. #T1#
Marka gets through Falcone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Falcone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marka lands a hook that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Marka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marka tries to work over Falcone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falcone tries for a takedown but Marka manages to get underhooks.
Marka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marka blocks a body shot from Falcone.
Marka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marka tries to throw a body punch but Falcone avoids it by throwing Marka back against the cage.
Falcone can't break the clinch. #TD#
Falcone jumps guard and drags Marka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marka stopping the sweep attempt from Falcone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Falcone's guard.
Falcone is looking to get back to is feet but Marka passes into side control. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone tries to escape but Marka is in control.
Marka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcone keeps working.
Falcone bucks up and tries to throw Marka off but instead Marka has got his back!
Falcone is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Marka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Falcone tries to break free.
Marka is riding his opponent, not letting Falcone buck him off.
Falcone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #ES#
Falcone is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Falcone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falcone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Marka looks to land a right hand but Falcone moved out of range.
Falcone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marka avoids the head kick by Falcone.
Falcone wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Marka.
Marka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Marka counters with a single leg into guard. Falcone didn't expect that.
Marka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka 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#
Falcone throws a right and a left that Marka avoids nicely. #CL#
Falcone rushes Marka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falcone tries to circle away but Marka has him pinned against the cage.
Marka pushes Falcone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marka.
Falcone wants to break free but Marka has control. #BC2#
Marka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone scores with the left hand. Marka knows he should have avoided that one.
Falcone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marka closes the distance and clinches up with Falcone, looking for a takedown. Marka pushes Falcone against the cage but Falcone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Marka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marka.

Falcone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marka connects with a body shot that sends Falcone's belly button to the back.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch but Marka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falcone's hands.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Falcone throws a head kick but Marka moves out of range.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Falcone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marka to score with a decent uppercut.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Marka scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Marka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Falcone on his heels. He'll look to pass Falcone's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Falcone has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marka has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luka Marka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marka can't find room to land a body shot as Falcone controls the action.
Marka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Falcone working hard to break the clinch.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Marka. #BC#
Falcone breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Falcone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marka scores with a jab.
Falcone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Falcone lands a big head kick that sends Marka tumbling to the mat! Falcone takes a step backwards and waves Marka back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Marka is rocked!#KD#
Falcone drops Marka with a beautiful combination! Marka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Falcone is looking for the KO!
Marka is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcone finish him?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falcone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Falcone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Falcone throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Marka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Falcone wants to get back to his feet but Marka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marka trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falcone wants to stand and escape but Marka is having none of it.
Marka seems to have recovered his senses.
Marka showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Marka trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcone is wriggling around but Marka manages to pass to half guard.
Falcone is looking to escape.
Luka Marka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falcone is looking to get back to is feet but Marka passes into side control.
Marka trying to control the position but Falcone is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falcone tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Falcone just trying to survive but Marka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Falcone is trying to get back to his feet but Marka has full control of the position and if anything, Falcone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Marka's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Falcone pushes Marka up against the cage in a clinch.
Marka lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Marka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falcone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anthony Falcone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Marka forces Falcone back against the cage and clinches.
Marka tries a body shot but Falcone blocks it. #BC2#
Marka breaks from the clinch.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch but Marka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falcone misses with a series of wild punches.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Falcone throws a head kick but Marka moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka tests Falcone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falcone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marka feints the counter takedown.
Marka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Marka as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Marka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Falcone wants to get back to his feet but Marka is dominant here and he's now got Falcone's back!#T1#
I would not like to be Falcone right now.
Falcone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marka slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Falcone wants to get back to his feet.
Falcone is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marka. #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.
Falcone trying to control the hands but Marka won't let him.
Falcone tries to break free.
Falcone is trying to get back to his feet but Marka has full control of the position and if anything, Falcone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Marka has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Marka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Falcone is trying to get back to his feet but Marka has full control of the position and if anything, Falcone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Falcone trying to control the hands but Marka breaks the grip.
Marka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Falcone is really stuck here.
Marka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marka tries to get the hooks in deep but Falcone pushed the leg off.
Falcone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Falcone is in bad spot here.
Falcone just trying to survive but Marka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Falcone trying to get back to his feet but Marka is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcone is taking damage to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Marka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
Luka Marka thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 27: Smith v Son
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Narushima throws a jab when Marka was well out of range.
Marka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Narushima throws a hook but Marka blocks it.
Marka with the counter takedown but Narushima avoids it easily.
Marka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Narushima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Narushima sends Marka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Narushima is motioning to the referee to let Marka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Marka is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Narushima throws out a loose jab but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Marka throws a jab when Narushima was well out of range.
It looked like Narushima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marka throws a hook but Narushima blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Narushima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Narushima slips under a jab.
Narushima scores with a decent looking hook.
Marka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Narushima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Marka.#CUT2#It looks like Leonardo Narushima has been cut.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka just misses with a punch to the body.
Marka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Narushima misses its intended target. #T3#
Narushima throws a hook but Marka blocks it.
Marka with the counter takedown but Narushima avoids it easily.
Marka scores with a body shot.
Marka misses with a looping right.
Marka misses the jab.
Narushima lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Narushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Narushima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Marka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narushima .
Marka looks to throw the jab but Narushima is out of range.
Narushima throws a good cross that connects.
Narushima misses with a wild body shot.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD#
Narushima lands a big right hand that sends Marka crashing to the mat! Narushima stays standing though and waves Marka back to his feet!
Marka is still on wobbly legs! Can Narushima finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Marka finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Narushima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Narushima 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marka lands with a cross.
Marka seems to have recovered his senses.
Marka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Narushima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Narushima is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Narushima looks to land a body kick but Marka moved away.
The fighters circling - Narushima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka throws a big shot that misses.
Narushima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marka misses with a left hand
and Narushima counters with a straight right hand.
Narushima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marka can do to turn this around?#T1#
Marka cracks Narushima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marka lands with a right hand.
Marka tests Narushima 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Narushima misses.
Marka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marka swings widly with a right hand
and Narushima counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Marka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marka scores with the left hand. Narushima knows he should have avoided that one.
Narushima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Narushima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Marka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Narushima has got the better of the exchanges.
Narushima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marka misses with a looping left.
Narushima throws out a loose jab but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Marka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narushima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Narushima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marka looks to land a right hand but Narushima moved out of range.
Narushima is looking to counter punch.
Marka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Narushima momentarily.
Narushima moves away from the strike by Marka.
A little feinted left hand from Narushima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marka throws a jab but it's blocked by Narushima .
An attempted straight right counter from Narushima misses the target.
A big left from Narushima misses. #T4#
No joy there for Marka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marka misses with a left hand
and Narushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Narushima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marka slips a straight right by Narushima .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Marka misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Narushima 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Marka throws a lazy right hand but Narushima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marka misses with a body shot
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Narushima looks to land a left hand but Marka moved out of range nicely.
Marka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Marka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Narushima misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka throws a series of punches but Narushima moves out of range.
Narushima avoids the body shot from Marka.
A little feinted left hand from Narushima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Narushima swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Marka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marka wants to pass the guard but Narushima is keeping the position.
Narushima has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Narushima 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.
Narushima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Narushima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Narushima tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Narushima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Narushima pulls Marka in close to prevent any damage.
Narushima has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice cross by Marka.#T3#
Marka misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Narushima cracks Marka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Marka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Narushima finish him? #ROC#Marka is rocked!
Marka misses with an uppercut. Narushima saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Narushima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Narushima looks to land a left hand but Marka moved out of range nicely.
And Marka tries to counter it with a takedown but Narushima pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Narushima moves out of range as Marka strikes.
Narushima quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Marka misses with a looping left.
Narushima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narushima manages to avoid it.
Marka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narushima misses with a hook. Marka ducked under it nicely.
Marka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been told by Narushima 's head coaches at KFA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Narushima connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Narushima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Narushima 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Narushima !
Leonardo Narushima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 23: Halsti v Shabazz
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Ship takes a swing at Marka's ribcage but misses.
Ship shoots in for a double leg but Marka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Ship gets a clinch.
Marka lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Marka.
Ship is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marka to keep the fight standing.
Marka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ship backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marka.
Ship jumps guard but Marka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Luka Marka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Ship.#BC#
Marka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ship tries to clinch but Marka is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship is looking to clinch but Marka is avoiding it.
Marka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ship was well out of range. Poor timing from Marka.
Ship throws a sloppy head kick and Marka moves out of range easily.
Marka 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.#T1##TD2#
Ship throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marka was covering up waiting for the punch and Ship finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ship wants to pass the guard but Marka is keeping the position.
Marka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Ship is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marka has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Ship had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marka defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Ship working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marka has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Ship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marka performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Ship looking for a kimura from the bottom but Marka passes into side control!
Marka has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ship!
Ship is looking to get to half guard.
Marka controlling from mount.
Ship is squirming around, avoiding Marka's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Marka wants to control but Ship has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marka pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marka wants to take a breather but Ship is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ship actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ship tries to score with a low kick but Marka moves his leg out of the way.
Ship throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marka feinted with a counter takedown.
Ship tries to clinch up but Marka circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Ship looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Ship has gone for a leg lock! Marka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ship's guard.#REVR#
Marka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marka wants to control from the top but Ship keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Ship wants to improve his position but instead Marka has moved into half guard.
Marka is trying to control. Ship wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ship wants to improve his position but Marka is controlling well.
Marka content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ship looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Marka pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ship keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ship is looking to improve his position but Marka isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Marka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ship is looking to escape.
Ship is looking to improve his position but Marka isn't that keen on the idea.
Marka looking to control but Ship is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ship is desperately trying to improve his position but Marka has a good base and remains in mount.
Marka wants to control the pace but Ship is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ship is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Ship misses its intended target.
Marka attempts a counter takedown but Ship avoids it well and moves away.
Marka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ship can do to turn this around?
Ship is looking to clinch but Marka is avoiding it.
Marka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ship fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marka feinted with a counter takedown.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ship moves away.#TD2#
Ship gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ship is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marka is just riding it out for now. Ship eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka moves into full guard. #T1#
Marka controls Ship momentarily but Ship frees himself. #SUB2#
Ship is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marka has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Ship looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marka 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.
Luka Marka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ship keeping full guard, as Marka tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ship looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marka has picked Ship up and slammed him! Ship can't keep hold of the triangle and Marka manages to pass to side control!
Marka wants to control but Ship is keeping him busy.
Ship trying to remain calm as Marka controls from the top position.
Ship is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ship sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Marka stalling. #SUB2#
Ship with the active half guard here but Marka passes nicely into side control.
Ship is letting Marka control him for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ship is looking for a sweep.
Ship is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by Marka.
Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Marka. Ship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ship throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roman Ship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ship ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marka moves away.
Marka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luka Marka.
Well Marka 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 17: McDonald v Sharma
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Honda throws a looping overhand right but Marka ducks down to avoid it.
Honda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Honda tries to land a front kick but Marka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Honda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Honda.
Honda gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Marka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marka preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda is looking to sweep but instead, Marka has passed into half guard.
Marka controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back.
Marka slows the pace down in half guard.
Honda tries to get to full guard but Marka has control of the leg.
Marka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Honda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Honda is trying to control the position but Marka postures up.
Marka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Honda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marka's guard. #REVR#
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Marka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Honda tries to free his leg and advance position but Marka is retaining full guard.
Honda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Marka pulls Honda in close to prevent any damage.
Honda is looking to pass into half guard but Marka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marka is in guard.#REVB#
Marka stopping the sweep attempt from Honda.
Marka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda wants to sweep here but Marka controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Honda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marka has picked Honda up and slammed him! Honda can't keep hold of the triangle and Marka manages to pass to side control!
Marka trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Honda shoots in and drives through. Marka sprawls well.
Honda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marka manages to avoid it.
Honda misses with a body kick.
Edmond Honda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Honda works the jab nicely.
Marka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honda.
Honda throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Marka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Honda won't be happy with that.
Honda is looking for a sweep.
Marka just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda can't do much from the bottom here.
Honda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Marka wants to control but Honda is keeping him busy.
Honda is trying to improve his position.
Marka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Honda regains half guard.
Marka controlling the pace.
Honda wants to improve his position but Marka is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honda is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Honda misses with a straight left.
Marka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Honda defends it well.
Honda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Honda scores with a head kick. Marka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
Honda tries to counter with a takedown but Marka is quick to defend against it.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but Marka shows good takedown defense.
Marka with the counter takedown but Honda avoids it easily.
Honda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Honda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marka circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marka ducks under a wild hook from Honda.
Marka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Honda throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Marka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Honda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Honda has his foot on Marka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marka works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Marka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Honda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there.
Marka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marka stays in close to Honda's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Honda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edmond Honda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Honda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marka lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.#TD#
Honda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Honda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Honda stopping the sweep attempt from Marka.
Marka keeping full guard, as Honda tries to pass.
Marka is pulling down on Honda's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Honda slips nicely into half guard.
Honda moves into full mount! Marka won't be happy about that! #T1#
Honda throwing strikes here but Marka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Marka is trying desperately to improve position.
Marka tries to hold on but Honda postures up.
Honda is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Marka goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Honda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
A very excited looking Edmond Honda 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: WVT 13: Gustavsson v Svyatogor
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Chugman takes the fight into the clinch.
Marka working aggressively here.
Chugman tries to stall but Marka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marka lands with a short shot to the head.
Marka misses with the head strike.
Chugman slowing the pace effectively.
Chugman blocking some punches.
Chugman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chugman.
Chugman blocking some punches.
I was talking to Marka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Chugman pulls Marka into guard.
Marka looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Marka defends easily.
Marka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Chugman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marka has passed into half guard!
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3##SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chugman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marka pulls his head out easily.
Marka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chugman shoots for a double leg takedown but Marka sprawls well. He's pushed Chugman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chugman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#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.
Chugman throws out a loose jab but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chugman sprawls and moves away.
Marka avoids the body shot from Chugman. #CL2#
Chugman moves into range and clinches up with Marka.
Marka tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Marka back against the cage. #BC#
Marka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chugman looks to land a right hand but Marka moved out of range.
Marka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chugman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman misses with a wild body shot.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chugman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod.
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#
Chugman misses with a hook. Marka ducked under it nicely.
Marka connects with a single shot there.
Marka avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Chugman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marka is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
Marka 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.
Marka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Marka keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chugman wants to control but Marka is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chugman not doing much here. #SUB2#
Chugman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chugman walks into a straight right hand from Marka.#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.
Marka lands a glancing blow to the side of Chugman's head.
Marka avoids the body shot from Chugman.
Chugman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marka tries to avoid it but Chugman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marka to the ground. Marka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chugman throws a looping overhand right but Marka ducks down to avoid it.
Klaus Chugman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chugman slips under a jab from Marka.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Chugman pushes Marka up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC#
Marka breaks the clinch.
Chugman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chugman throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka attempts a counter takedown but Chugman avoids it well and moves away.
Marka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marka walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Chugman moves into range and clinches up with Marka.
Chugman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marka struggles to land a body shot inside as Chugman controls his hands.
A short right from Marka.
Marka lands a shot to the body.
Chugman wants to take the fight to the mat but Marka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Marka.
Marka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chugman backwards. #T4##BC#
Marka breaks from the clinch.
Chugman shoots in for a double leg but Marka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luka Marka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Marka throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.
Chugman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chugman throws a hook but Marka avoids it easily.
Marka feinted with a counter takedown.
Chugman looks to land a right hand but Marka moved out of range.
Luka Marka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chugman tries to clinch up.
Marka takes a swing at Chugman's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Chugman darts in and clinches Marka up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman is struggling to control the position.
Chugman tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Chugman tries to clinch but Marka moves out of range. #TD2#
Chugman shoots in and bounces Marka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marka 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.
Marka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman trying to hold on to Marka's head to control him but Marka postures up. #T1#
Chugman tries to roll over but Marka keeps him under control.
Marka is keen to just control but Chugman is a slippery customer.
Chugman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marka passes to side control.
Marka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working.
Chugman regains half guard.
Marka wants to take a breather but Chugman is having none of it. #T3#
Chugman wants to control the action here but instead Marka manages to pass to full mount!
Chugman is trying desperately to improve position.
Marka looking to control but Chugman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marka controlling from mount.
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Chugman is trying to escape the mount.
Marka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chugman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Marka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marka 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 9: Halo v Mogg
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Marka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Granger!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marka wants to control but Granger is keeping him busy.
Granger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Granger sneaks out the side door and pushes Marka away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Marka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Granger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marka prevents Granger from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marka 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. #T1#
Granger wants to stand up but Marka is controlling him.
Marka 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marka.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Marka with the counter takedown but Granger avoids it easily.
Marka on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD#
Granger lands a big right hand that sends Marka crashing to the mat! Granger stays standing though and waves Marka back to his feet!#ROC#Marka is rocked!
Marka blocks a jab.
Marka moves away from the strike by Granger.
Marka ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Granger to score with a decent uppercut.
Marka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granger doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Granger throws the left hand but Marka avoids the punch easily.
Granger with a nice cross.
Marka is still on wobbly legs! Can Granger finish him?#TD2#
Marka shoots in and bounces Granger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marka seems to have recovered his senses.
Granger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marka is controlling him.
Marka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marka wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving. #T4#
Granger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marka is controlling him.
Marka looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES#
Granger is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Marka presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Marka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Granger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Granger lands the left hand.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marka.
Good shot there by Granger.
Granger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marka can do to turn this around?
Granger misses with an uppercut. Marka saw that one coming.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Marka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marka lands a body shot.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Marka saw that one coming.
Marka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Granger takes a swing at Marka's ribcage but misses.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Marka feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with a hook.
Granger takes a swing at Marka's ribcage but misses.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marka scores with a jab to the body.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Marka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Marka digs a good body shot into Granger's ribs.#T1#
Granger throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Marka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marka.

Granger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Marka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marka moves away from the strike by Granger.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Marka drives through with a takedown into Granger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Granger is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marka dives into side control.
Granger is trying to buck Marka off.
Luka Marka has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marka avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Marka saw that one coming.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Marka moved out of range.
Marka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Marka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marka.
Marka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marka won't allow Granger to get back to his feet.
Marka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Granger wants to stand and escape but Marka is having none of it. #T4#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marka slips a jab from Granger.
And Marka tries to counter it with a takedown but Granger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Marka.
Marka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Granger as Marka shoots in.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger misses with a hook. Marka ducked under it nicely.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
And Marka tries to counter it with a takedown but Granger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Granger throws a hook but Marka blocks it.
Marka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Granger leaves Marka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marka dips to his left and cracks Granger with an uppercut!
Granger misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Marka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Granger wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka wants to control but Granger is keeping him busy.
Marka controlling the action here. #T1#
Granger is trying to stand up here but Marka is controlling him well.
Granger 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Marka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Granger did well to prevent Marka getting side control.
Granger tries to kick Marka off in order to stand up. Marka Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Granger trying to remain calm as Marka controls from the top position.
Luka Marka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marka is looking to take a break and control but Granger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Granger pushes Marka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Granger keeps working.
Marka controls the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marka feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Granger takes a swing at Marka's ribcage but misses.
Marka feints the counter takedown.
Granger swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Marka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Granger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Granger misses with a hook #TD2#
and Marka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marka postures up in Granger's guard and throws a big left but Granger blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marka won't allow Granger to get back to his feet.
Frank Granger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Granger keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully. #ES#
Granger pushes Marka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marka manages to avoid it.
Granger moves away from the strike by Marka.
A little feinted left hand from Granger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger throws a hook but Marka avoids it easily.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marka.
And Marka tries to counter it with a takedown but Granger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Granger throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Marka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Granger!
Granger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marka has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Marka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Granger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luka Marka.
I think Granger 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Granger!
Frank Granger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 4: Maestre v Motts
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Svyatogor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marka was well out of range. Poor timing from Svyatogor.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Svyatogor. Svyatogor obviously looking to wear him down.
Marka takes one to the chin there.
Svyatogor connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Svyatogor. Those never looked like landing.
Marka ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Marka with the counter takedown but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Marka moves away and avoids it.
Marka misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor looks to throw the jab but Marka is out of range.
Marka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Marka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left. #T1#
Marka has his takedown stuffed
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Svyatogor closes the distance and pushes Marka back into the cage.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor.
Marka blocks an elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Marka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marka blocks a body shot from Svyatogor.
Marka lands a hook that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
Svyatogor looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Marka.
Marka misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Marka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Svyatogor misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Svyatogor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marka working aggressively here. #BC2#
Marka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svyatogor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marka looks to land a combination. Svyatogor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Svyatogor moves in looking to clinch but Marka pushes him off.
Marka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Svyatogor defends it well.
Svyatogor missing with a left hand there. Marka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svyatogor scores with a sloppy right hand. Marka should have avoided that one.
Svyatogor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marka avoids the body shot from Svyatogor.
Marka feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Svyatogor throws a jab when Marka was well out of range.
Marka feints the counter takedown.
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but Marka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Svyatogor missing with a left hand there. Marka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marka with the counter takedown but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Marka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svyatogor.
Marka feints the counter takedown.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka with the counter takedown but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Svyatogor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svyatogor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marka was well out of range. Poor timing from Svyatogor.
Marka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marka keeps the fight on the outside.
Marka dives in for a single leg takedown but Svyatogor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Svyatogor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marka.
Marka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Marka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dimitri Svyatogor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Marka.
Svyatogor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marka feints the counter takedown.
Svyatogor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Svyatogor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Marka ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Marka saw that one coming.
Marka shoots in and drives through. Svyatogor sprawls well.
Svyatogor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marka just manages to avoid it.
Marka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Svyatogor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marka doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marka moves away.
Marka with the counter takedown but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
Marka feints the counter takedown.
Dimitri Svyatogor is winning the standup battle so far.
Svyatogor lands a head shot.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but Marka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Marka.
Marka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marka throws a big shot that misses.
Svyatogor stuns Marka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svyatogor loads up on a big right hand but Marka slips the punch.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor.
Marka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Svyatogor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marka doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Marka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Svyatogor to the mat! Svyatogor manages to get full guard.
Marka lands a couple of elbows.
Marka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully.
Marka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Svyatogor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully.
Marka 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.
Svyatogor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marka avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Svyatogor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marka passes into side control.
Svyatogor can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marka lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marka lands a nice forearm strike.
Svyatogor is not content to let Marka control the position. #T3#
Svyatogor wants to control but Marka postures up.
Marka lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Svyatogor down.
Marka in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marka scoring with punches from side control.
Svyatogor tries to bench press Marka off him but Marka keeps the position.
Svyatogor is trying to control Marka's posture but Marka avoids it.
Marka grinds an elbow into Svyatogor's temple.
Marka takes a little break here. Svyatogor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Svyatogor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Marka lands an elbow. #ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
Marka is looking to take a break and control but Svyatogor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svyatogor is looking to reverse the position.
Marka working the ground and pound.
Oh Svyatogor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svyatogor has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Marka working the head with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
You can see the frustration on Svyatogor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luka Marka has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big shot lands for Marka! That's hurt Svyatogor! Will he recover? Marka fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Marka!
During a confident post fight interview, Luka Marka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 1: Kozlow v Newton
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Marka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Marka.
Benn Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Benn Jr misses the target.
Marka lands a slapping body shot.
Benn Jr blocks a jab.
Marka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at in shig we trust in the buildup to the fight.
Marka scores with a hook to the body. Benn Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benn Jr throws a lazy right hand but Marka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Marka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Benn Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benn Jr thows a huge punch but Marka dodges it nicely.
Benn Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Benn Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benn Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
I've been told that Benn Jr has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T1#
Benn Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benn Jr tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Marka won't allow Benn Jr to pass to mount.
Marka wants to improve his position but Benn Jr is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marka trying to control from the bottom.
Benn Jr is pressing down on Marka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marka is holding on for now. #SU2#
Benn Jr postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Marka to stand up.
Marka misses with an uppercut.
Benn Jr fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Marka throws a hook but Benn Jr blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benn Jr! But no joy.
Good exchange - Marka coming out on top.
Marka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benn Jr staying out of range there.
Benn Jr takes one to the chin there.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Benn Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Benn Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marka blocks a jab.
Benn Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marka lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benn Jr on the side of the head.
Marka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benn Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Marka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benn Jr slips a straight right by Marka.
Marka lands with an uppercut that bounces Benn Jr off the cage and back into range.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benn Jr manages to avoid it.#T3#
Benn Jr slips a straight right by Marka.
Benn Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marka with a body shot.
Benn Jr misses with a double jab.
Marka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marka digs a good hook to Benn Jr's body.
Marka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benn Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Marka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benn Jr.
The fighters circling - Benn Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marka throwing a counter right hand but Benn Jr manages to avoid it.
Marka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benn Jr.
Marka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marka shoots in for a takedown but Benn Jr shows good takedown defense.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marka punishes Benn Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Marka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marka scores with a shot to the body.
Marka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benn Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Marka is just out of range.
Benn Jr misses the jab.#T4#
Marka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benn Jr scores with a jab.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws out a counter right but Marka avoids it with no problem.
Marka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Benn Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marka swings for the body but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Marka cracks Benn Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marka misses with a two punch combination.
Benn Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Marka connects with a body shot that sends Benn Jr's belly button to the back.#TD#
Marka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benn Jr regains half guard.
Benn Jr is trying to stand back up but Marka is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Benn Jr.
It looked like Marka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benn Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Marka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Benn Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Benn Jr, not yet.
Benn Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Benn Jr has an active guard here but Marka has managed to pass into half guard. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benn Jr pushes Marka off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benn Jr.
Marka looks to land a left hand but Benn Jr moved out of range nicely.
Marka misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Marka with that takedown attempt. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marka is defended easily by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benn Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marka cracks a nice hook into Benn Jr's ribs.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benn Jr manages to avoid it.
Benn Jr throws a counter combo.
Benn Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benn Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marka.
Benn Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Marka moves out of range easily.
Benn Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
Marka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benn Jr looks for the body kick but Marka saw that one coming.
Marka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benn Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Marka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Marka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Benn Jr throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Marka moves out of range of the strikes.
Marka missing with a left hand there. Benn Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benn Jr can do to turn this around?
Marka works Benn Jr's body with a nice hook.
Marka misses the jab.
Benn Jr misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Benn Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benn Jr trying to strike off his back.
Nigel Benn Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Benn Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Benn Jr, not yet. #SUB2#
Benn Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benn Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there. #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.
Benn Jr is looking to stand back up but Marka counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Benn Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn Jr wants to control but Marka passes into side.
Benn Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marka off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Benn Jr looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Marka is controlling Benn Jr 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luka Marka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Donk. Marka catches Benn Jr right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Benn Jr as Marka shoots in.
Benn Jr throws a jab when Marka was well out of range.
Benn Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benn Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marka lands with a straight right. Benn Jr didn't see that one coming.
Marka dodges the punch combination from Benn Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Marka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Marka.
Marka misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marka.
Marka staying out of range there.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benn Jr misses with a looping left.
Marka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Marka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benn Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marka.
Benn Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Marka.
Marka connects with a crisp jab.
Marka fails with the takedown
and Benn Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benn Jr throws a series of punches but Marka moves out of range.
Marka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marka tests Benn Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marka misses with a right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nigel Benn Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luka Marka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luka Marka is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Benn Jr walks into a straight right hand from Marka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benn Jr cracks Marka with a good jab.
Marka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr swinging wildly here.
Benn Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marka circles away quickly and effectively.
Marka sizes up Benn Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benn Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
Benn Jr throws out a counter right but Marka avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Marka lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Marka as he connects with a hook.
Marka throws a body punch but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Marka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Marka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benn Jr defends well and Marka ends up having to push Benn Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Marka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benn Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Marka misses the target.
Marka lands a jab to Benn Jr's midsection.
Marka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benn Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benn Jr lands with an overhand left.
Marka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benn Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benn Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Benn Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Marka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marka misses with an uppercut.
Benn Jr cracks a nice hook into Marka's ribs.
Benn Jr avoids the body shot from Marka.
Marka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benn Jr's waist but Benn Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marka off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marka.
Benn Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marka.
Marka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marka throws a hook but Benn Jr blocks it.
Marka misses with a takedown attempt - Benn Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benn Jr misses with a double jab.
Marka misses the jab.
Marka takes a swing at Benn Jr's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Marka scores with a four punch combination!
Benn Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marka cracks Benn Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benn Jr walks into a jab.#TD#
Marka feints and as Benn Jr raises his hands in defense, Marka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marka is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Marka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marka, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
Luka Marka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Nigel Benn Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be back'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 125
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Marka takes a swing at Jukassa's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Jukassa moves out of range as Marka strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Marka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jukassa's head.
A jab from Marka misses.
Marka lands with a good body shot.
Marka misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marka throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marka misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Marka throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot.
Marka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Marka misses.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Marka.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Marka lands the left hand.
Jukassa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Marka.
Marka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jukassa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marka to score with a decent uppercut.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukassa manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jukassa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marka.
Marka misses with a looping right.
Marka throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marka throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marka throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Marka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jukassa. Jukassa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Jukassa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marka throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Jukassa slips under a jab.
Jukassa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marka throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Marka misses.
Jukassa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marka looks to land a right hand but Jukassa moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Jukassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marka.
Marka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jukassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marka throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Marka throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Marka cracks Jukassa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marka scores with a decent looking hook.
Marka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marka throws a jab when Jukassa was well out of range.
Marka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukassa.
A shot to the body from Marka misses
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Jukassa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marka misses the body punch
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marka thinking.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jukassa moves away from the strike by Marka.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marka misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukassa defending well as Marka loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukassa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jukassa defending well as Marka loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Marka.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marka.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marka.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Marka does it's job there.
Marka misses with a shot to the body
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Marka misses with a body punch
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marka throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range. #TD#
Jukassa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luka Marka will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Marka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukassa.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Marka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marka lands a slapping body shot.
Marka throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Marka jabs at Jukassa's body.
Jukassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukassa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Marka manages to avoid it.
Marka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Marka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jukassa staying out of range there.
Jukassa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Marka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukassa.
Marka misses the body punch
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marka misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marka misses the body punch
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marka throws a jab when Jukassa was well out of range.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marka throws out the jab.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marka throws a sloppy body shot
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Marka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Luka Marka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jukassa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marka throws a hook but Jukassa blocks it.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Marka manages to avoid it.
Marka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marka throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Marka manages to avoid it.
Marka throws a hook but Jukassa avoids it easily.
Jukassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Jukassa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Marka lands a body shot.
Marka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marka scores with a nice strike.
Marka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukassa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marka.
Marka misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Marka looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marka misses with a hook.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Marka manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukassa misses the target.
Marka throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range. #T3#
Marka tests Jukassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marka throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Marka cracks Jukassa with an open hand slap.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Marka connects with a crisp jab.
Marka misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Marka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Marka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jukassa doesn't seem phased though.
Marka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jukassa slips a jab from Marka.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marka.#T4#
Jukassa slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marka misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Marka looks to throw the jab but Jukassa is out of range.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marka throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Marka misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marka scores with a jab. Jukassa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukassa is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Jukassa.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Marka throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luka Marka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jukassa walks into a straight right hand from Marka.
Marka throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Marka swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukassa.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Marka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Marka swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marka lands with a straight right. Jukassa didn't see that one coming.
Jukassa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka misses with a left hand
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marka misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Marka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marka.
Nice defenses there by Jukassa.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Marka. #T1#
Marka misses with a left hand
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukassa shoots in for a double leg but Marka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jukassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Marka is just out of range.
Jukassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marka.
Marka misses with a combination
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Marka throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Marka throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Marka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luka Marka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Marka lands a jab.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka lands a nice hook to Jukassa's body. Jukassa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marka misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marka throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marka misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Marka scores with a hook.
Marka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukassa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marka misses with a straight right.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Marka misses.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marka connects with a body shot.#T3#
Marka misses the body punch
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marka. Jukassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marka misses with an uppercut
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Marka digs a good hook to Jukassa's body.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
Jukassa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marka swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
Marka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jukassa.
Marka throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Jukassa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Marka! Jukassa lets Marka back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Marka is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marka is still on wobbly legs! Can Jukassa finish him?
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zett Jukassa!
Zett Jukassa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 118
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Beam throws a head kick but Marka moves out of range.
Beam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marka blocks a head kick by Beam.
Beam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marka jabs Beam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at in shig we trust in the buildup to the fight.
Beam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marka misses with a body shot.
Beam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marka takes a swing at Beam's ribcage but misses.
Beam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beam at a distance.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beam throws a leg kick but Marka checks it.
Marka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marka is looking to wear down Beam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Beam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beam. #T1#
Marka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Beam is looking for a kimura here.
Marka won't allow Beam to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Marka is defending against the submission attempts here by Beam.
Marka trying to control but Beam postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Beam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beam.
Beam wants to pass to mount but Marka is defending the position. #SUB2#
Beam is looking for a kimura here.
Beam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Beam trying to pass the guard but Marka defending well.
Beam throwing shots but Marka is blocking nicely.
Beam misses with a head shot. Marka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marka keeping moving, preventing Beam from controlling successfully.
Beam preventing the sweep.
Marka is controlling Beam's posture.
Beam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Beam drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marka! #REVR##T4#
Beam tries to bench press Marka off him but Marka keeps the position.
Beam looks to move to half guard but instead Marka has passed into mount! Damn!
Beam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marka looking to control but Beam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beam is looking to improve his position but Marka isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luka Marka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jab, jab by Marka - just one landing.
Beam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beam.
Beam moves forwards but Marka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beam misses with a hook. Marka ducked under it nicely.
Beam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marka swings for the body but Beam moves out of range.
Beam throws a head kick but Marka moves out of range.
Marka looks to score with a jab to the body but Beam is just out of range.
Marka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marka thuds a left hand into Beam's body.
Beam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marka moves out of range as Beam strikes.
Marka is looking to counter punch.
Marka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beam to score with a decent uppercut.
Marka misses with a body shot.
Beam throws out a counter right but Marka avoids it with no problem.
Marka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam moves out of range as Marka strikes.#CL2#
Beam closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Marka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Marka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beam avoids the body shot from Marka.
Beam scores with a nice right hand.
Luka Marka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beam misses with a looping left.
Beam lands a nice shot that snaps Marka's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marka looks to score with a jab to the body but Beam is just out of range.
Luka Marka is winning the standup battle so far.
Beam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Beam misses.
Marka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beam. Beam circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marka throws a big shot that misses.
Marka throws a body punch but Beam moves out of range.
Beam throws a head kick but Marka moves out of range.
Marka jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Marka gets caught napping as Beam dives in and scores a takedown. Marka manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marka keeping full guard, as Beam tries to pass. #T2#
Beam passes into half guard.
Beam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marka is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Beam is working for a kimura but Marka is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Beam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beam slips a nice elbow through Marka's hands, connecting with Marka's forehead.
Jim Beam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beam is still trying to improve position.
Beam is looking to stall here but Marka recovers full guard.
Marka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Marka keeping moving, preventing Beam from controlling successfully.
Marka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beam pushes down on Marka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beam.
Beam throwing shots but Marka is blocking nicely.
Beam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marka's head. #SUB2#
Beam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beam.
Beam slips a nice elbow through Marka's hands, connecting with Marka's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Beam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Marka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Marka.
Jab by Beam.#TD2#
Beam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Beam.
Beam throws a strike but Marka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Marka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marka content to stall in guard here.
Marka wants to control from the top but Beam keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Beam working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marka has passed into half guard! #T1#
Beam tries to roll over but Marka keeps him under control.
Beam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beam wants to control the position but Marka says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Beam wants to control the action here but instead Marka manages to pass to full mount!
Beam can't escape the position.
Beam manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Marka stalling.
Beam is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Beam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marka wants to pass to mount but Beam is defending the position.
Beam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Beam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beam is pressing down on Marka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Beam throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marka escapes and throws Beam's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Beam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A control attempt from Beam but he's now mounted!
Beam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Beam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Beam is trying to stand.
Marka prevents Beam from improving his position.
Beam gets back to full guard.
Beam 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beam is striking from the bottom but Marka uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Beam is looking for a sweep. Marka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luka Marka.
I think Marka 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 109
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1#
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marka manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Marka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marka looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Marka jabs at McGuire's body.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Marka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
Marka throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire slips a jab from Marka.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
Marka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire jabs Marka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka just misses with a punch to the body.
Marka cracks McGuire with a good jab.
Marka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Luka Marka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McGuire defending well as Marka loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Marka keeps it at a distance.
Marka looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Marka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Marka moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Marka misses its target.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Marka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Marka.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marka moves away.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marka.
A telegraphed right hand from Marka misses the target.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marka 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.
Jab from Marka.
Marka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marka misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Marka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but Marka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marka throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range. #T2#
Marka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marka throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marka rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marka.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marka.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Marka missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marka misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marka moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGuire feints and then cracks Marka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marka down.
Marka keeps the fight on the outside.
Marka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Marka misses its intended target.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Marka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Marka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Marka circles away.
Marka swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Marka scores with a body shot.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
Marka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marka misses with a straight left.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Marka misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire lands a front kick.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marka circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire cracks Marka with an open hand slap.
Marka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Marka misses.
Marka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Marka misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marka. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marka takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. #T4#
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marka avoids the body shot from McGuire. #CL2#
McGuire gets a clinch.
Marka tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire has Marka pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Marka misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marka.
McGuire taking a breather.
Marka prevents the takedown attempt.
Marka misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markas head.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luka Marka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marka misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Marka.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Marka misses its intended target.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marka.
Marka throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marka defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Marka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Marka misses the target.
Marka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Marka sees coming a mile off.
Marka misses with a straight left. #T1#
Marka just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marka looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marka checks a leg kick nicely.
Donk. Marka catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Marka moves his leg out of the way.
Marka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Marka.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marka lands a body shot.
Luka Marka is winning the standup battle so far.
Marka throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire slips a straight right by Marka.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marka looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Marka moved away.
Marka blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Marka's head but Marka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire swings for the body but Marka moves out of range.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marka.
Marka lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Marka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Marka.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marka.
Marka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Marka.
Marka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Marka's belly button to the back.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marka.
Marka takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Marka.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Marka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Marka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Marka.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Marka misses with a body shot.
Marka throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Marka's head but Marka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire feints and then cracks Marka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marka down.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Marka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGuire is looking to slow Marka down with leg kicks.
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!
Marka lands a body shot.
Marka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Marka misses.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marka manages to avoid it.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marka moves away.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka is looking to counter punch.
Marka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marka was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Marka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Marka.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marka.
Marka throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
A big left from Marka misses.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luka Marka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire tries to clinch up but Marka circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
Marka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marka is out of range.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Marka moves out of range easily.
Marka lands a jab to the head.
McGuire shoots in but no luck this time.
Marka connects with a body shot.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Marka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marka defends it nicely.
Marka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
McGuire counters with a body kick.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Marka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Marka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Marka avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marka misses with a body shot.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Marka misses.
Marka looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marka. That did some damage!
Marka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire slips a jab from Marka.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marka connects with a body shot.
Marka swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luka Marka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Marka avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Marka avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Marka takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marka as he jumps to the side.
Luka Marka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon McGuire.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Marka. That snapped McGuire's head back.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Marka.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Marka misses with a looping left.
Marka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Marka swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Landon McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McGuire avoids the body shot from Marka.
Marka throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Marka moved away.
McGuire lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Marka. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Marka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marka sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marka lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire swings for the body but Marka moves out of range.
Marka moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marka scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Marka misses its intended target. #T4#
Marka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily. #CL2#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marka blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marka working aggressively here.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marka scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries a body shot but Marka blocks it.
Marka lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luka Marka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marka, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
An out of breath Luka Marka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 102
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Marka misses with a straight right.
Marka misses the shot to the body.
Marka misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming.
Patterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Patterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marka.
Marka slips a jab from Patterson.
Marka 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.
Marka moves out of range as Patterson throws a body kick.
Patterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marka lands a slapping body shot.
Patterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marka tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson clobbers Marka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marka misses with a hook.
Patterson walks into a stiff left hand from Marka.
Marka swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range. #T1#
Patterson connects with a jab.
Patterson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Patterson moves in looking to clinch but Marka pushes him off.
Marka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Patterson misses with a wild body shot.
Marka lands a right hook to the body.
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Marka does it's job there.
Marka misses with a two punch combination.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Marka moves out of range of the strikes.
Marka is looking to counter punch.
Marka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Patterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marka is out of range.
Patterson tries to move into range but Marka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marka moves away from the strike by Patterson.
Marka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patterson at a distance.
Patterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Marka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patterson scores with a punch to the head.
Patterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Patterson misses.
Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Patterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Marka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson thinks about the counter body kick.
Marka misses with a few strikes there.
Patterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson wants to counter the offense by Marka and move into the clinch position.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Marka.
Marka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Marka takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Patterson misses with a kick to the body.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marka sprawls well. Marka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Marka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Marka moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marka. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marka misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patterson.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Marka moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Marka.
Patterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Patterson digs a good hook to Marka's body.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marka blocks a jab.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Marka.
Patterson tries to clinch but Marka moves out of range.
Patterson scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Marka.
Marka misses with a straight left.
Marka scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marka checks a leg kick. #T4#
Patterson shoots in looking for a takedown. Marka tries to sprawl out of it but Patterson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Patterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Patterson feints a jab promting Marka to slip. Patterson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Marka misses.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marka swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Marka circles away easily
and Marka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patterson thinking.
Luka Marka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson.
Marka moves out of range of the body kick from Patterson.
A quick step to the side and Marka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marka lands with a hook. Patterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson swings for the body but Marka moves out of range.
Marka takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Patterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marka misses with a straight left.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patterson lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Patterson closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Patterson on the inside.
Marka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marka blocking some punches.
Marka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patterson lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marka struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Marka takes a shot to the head.
Patterson takes a shot to the head.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson lands an uppercut.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marka lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Patterson blocks an uppercut.
Patterson lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Marka.
Marka lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Marka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
Marka staying out of range there.
Marka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Patterson darts in and clinches Marka up against the cage.#BC#
Marka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marka slips under a jab.
Marka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marka finds it's way round the side to connect with Patterson's head.
Patterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Patterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Marka looks to throw the jab but Patterson is out of range.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patterson at a distance. #T2##CL2#
Patterson instigates a clinch.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Marka.
Marka throws a head punch that misses.
Patterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marka fails to land.
Marka pushes Patterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marka lands a left hand.
Marka scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Marka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luka Marka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Patterson gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Patterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Patterson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3##SUB2#
Patterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marka tries to bench press Patterson off him but Patterson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Patterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marka, who protects the arm well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Patterson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Patterson but great work by Marka.
Patterson struggling a bit here.
Patterson tries to bench press Marka off him but Marka keeps the position.
Marka trying to control the position but Patterson is working away.
Marka working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Patterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Marka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Patterson avoids the body shot from Marka.
Patterson flicks out a counter leg kick but Marka steps away.
Patterson thuds a left hand into Marka's body.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Marka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patterson takes a swing at Marka's ribcage but misses.
Marka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marka manages to avoid it.
Marka lands a glancing blow to the side of Patterson's head.
Marka looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Marka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson slips a straight right by Marka.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Marka scores with a body shot.
Luka Marka is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from Patterson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marka is looking to counter punch.
Patterson misses with a low kick as Marka jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson walks into a jab.
Marka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marka lands an overhand right.#T1#
Patterson tries to clinch but Marka is having none of it.
Patterson misses with an uppercut. Marka saw that one coming.
Marka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
Nice defenses there by Marka.
Marka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
Marka scores with a nice head shot.
Marka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patterson blocks a jab.
Marka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Patterson. Patterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marka digs a good hook to Patterson's body.
Patterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marka jabs Patterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patterson.
Patterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patterson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson tries to clinch there but Marka circles away. #T2#
Marka misses with a left hand
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Marka throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Patterson misses with a straight left.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Marka.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Marka.
Marka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marka misses with a straight left.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Patterson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marka.
A little jabbing left from Patterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Patterson moves out of range as Marka strikes.
Patterson throws the kick towards the body but Marka avoids it.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Marka.
A counter left hand to the body from Marka misses its target.
Patterson lands with a shot to the body.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Marka.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Marka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Marka's shoulder, as Marka tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marka sprawls well. Marka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Patterson. Those never looked like landing.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marka.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Patterson slips a jab from Marka.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patterson.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Marka finds it's way through Patterson's defenses.
Patterson slips a jab from Marka.
Patterson slips a jab from Marka.
Patterson looks to land a combination but Marka avoids it well.
Marka digs a good body shot into Patterson's ribs.
Marka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson tests Marka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson. #T4#
Marka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patterson on the side of the head.
Marka fails to land with a series of punches.
Marka ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marka throws a hook to the side of Patterson's head but Patterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Patterson misses.
Marka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Patterson missing with a left hand there. Marka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patterson throws the left hand but Marka avoids the punch easily.
Marka is looking to counter punch.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Marka throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range.
Patterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patterson moves out of range as Marka strikes.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Marka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marka 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
After winning the bout, Luka Marka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 95
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Marka checks the leg kick.
Marka throws a body punch but Kazuma moves out of range. #CL2#
Kazuma tries to keep at a distance but Marka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kazuma is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marka.
A short right from Kazuma.
Marka is trying to drag Kazuma to the mat but Kazuma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Kazuma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kazuma.
Kazuma thuds his shin into the meat of Marka's side.
Kazuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Kazuma's head coaches at Iron Wolf Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Kazuma cracks Marka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Marka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kazuma finish him? #ROC#Marka is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazuma weaves into range and cracks Marka right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Marka goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kazuma is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiryu Kazuma!
A very excited looking Kiryu Kazuma 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 90
Date: Oct 13, 2021

#R1#
Filth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Filth staying out of range there.
Filth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Filth.
Marka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filth at a distance.
Filth throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Marka counter with a right hand.
Filth lands a nice looking body shot.
Filth looks to score with a jab to the body but Marka is just out of range.
Nice shot by Filth.
Filth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marka.
Marka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filth was well out of range. Poor timing from Marka.
Marka wants to clinch.#CL#
Marka moves into the clinch.
Filth is trying to force a seperation but Marka has the dominant position.#T1#
Marka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Marka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Filth is trying to force a seperation but Marka has the dominant position.
Filth takes a shot to the head.
Filth can't break the clinch.
Marka keeps control of Filth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Filth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filth lands a body shot.
Marka digs a good hook to Filth's body.
Filth avoids the body shot from Marka.
Marka looks to clinch
and Filth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marka thinking.
Filth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Filth lands.
Marka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marka slips a jab from Filth.#CL#
Marka clinches up against the cage.
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!
Filth misses with a punch to the body.
Filth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Filth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marka tries to work over Filth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Filth breaks the clinch.
Marka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filth.
Marka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marka with a poor takedown
and Filth counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Marka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Filth is looking for a sweep. Marka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marka is working away from the top position though.
Filth works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Filth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marka.
Filth 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Filth holds on and takes a little breather.
Filth wants to stand and escape but Marka is having none of it.
Marka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marka won't allow Filth to sweep him here.
Marka stands up over Filth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marka postures up in Filth's guard and throws a big left but Filth blocks it.
Filth wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Filth keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully.
Filth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Marka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filth manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Marka scoring with some ground and pound.
Marka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marka trying to control but Filth is working from the bottom.
Filth wants to stand but Marka is controlling the position.
Marka lands a couple of elbows.
Filth keeping full guard, as Marka tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luka Marka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Marka closes the distance and pushes Filth back into the cage.
Filth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marka keeps control of Filth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marka lands with a short shot to the head.
Filth swings wildly with an uppercut but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filth stops a takedown attempt from Marka.
Filth is trying to break the clinch but Marka has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marka fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Filth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obama Filth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marka misses the shot to the body.
Marka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Filth looks to score with a jab to the body but Marka is just out of range.#TD#
Marka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marka showed some decent athleticism there.
Filth is trying to stand. #ES2#
Filth makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Filth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Filth just misses with a punch to the body.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filth misses with a straight right.
Marka shoots in for a takedown but Filth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Filth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Filth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marka wants to clinch up but Filth keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Marka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filth throws out the jab.
It looked like Marka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filth.
Marka blocks a jab.
Marka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Marka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marka tries for a takedown but Filth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Filth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marka. Filth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Filth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marka throws out the jab.
Filth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marka scores with a decent looking hook.
Filth looks to score with a jab to the body but Marka is just out of range.
Filth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marka.
Marka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Marka ducks under a wild hook from Filth.
Marka is looking to clinch but Filth is avoiding it.
Filth throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Marka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Filth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Filth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Filth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Filth misses with some punches.
Marka misses with a body punch.
Filth misses with a body punch.
Filth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filth stops a takedown attempt from Marka.
Marka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filth backwards. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Filth.
Filth is trying to force a seperation but Marka has the dominant position.
Filth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Filth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filth tries a body shot but Marka blocks it.
Filth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marka's elbow.
Filth tries to break free but Marka pushes him back against the cage.
Marka swings wildly with an uppercut but Filth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marka prevents Filth from breaking the clinch.
Marka prevents Filth from breaking the clinch.
Filth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filth works on Marka's body with a couple of short punches.
Marka misses with a body punch.
Filth blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Obama Filth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Marka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marka catches Filth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filth throws a body shot but no joy.
Filth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marka.
Filth walks into a left hand.
Marka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka swings for the body but Filth moves out of range.
Marka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Filth.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filth manages to avoid it.
Filth takes one on the button.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Marka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Filth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marka was well out of range. Poor timing from Filth.
Filth misses the jab.
Filth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marka misses with a straight left.
Marka takes a swing at Filth's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Marka darts in and clinches Filth up against the cage.#BC2#
Filth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marka lands a glancing blow to the side of Filth's head.
Filth scores with a body shot.
Marka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Filth throws an off balance right hand
and Marka counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Filth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Filth throws a body shot but no joy.
Filth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filth throws a big shot that misses.
Filth misses with a few strikes there.
Marka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Obama Filth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marka throws a lazy right hand but Filth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marka lands a nice looking body shot.
Marka moves out of range of the strikes.
Filth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marka with a poor takedown
and Filth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Marka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Filth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Filth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marka.
Marka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Marka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Filth misses with an uppercut.
Filth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filth connects with a looping right hand.
Marka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marka throws a lazy right hand but Filth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Marka moves into the clinch.
Marka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filth scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Filth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marka moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Marka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filth was well out of range. Poor timing from Marka.
Filth keeps the fight on the outside.
Filth looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Filth misses with a body shot.
Marka doesn't manage to clinch there - Filth circles away.
Marka is looking to clinch but Filth is avoiding it. #TD#
Marka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Filth wants to stand back up but Marka manages to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marka scoring with punches and elbows.
Marka looks up at the clock and then as Filth takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Filth pushes Marka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marka trying to control the action but Filth is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Obama Filth.
I think Filth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obama Filth!
Obama Filth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 84
Date: Sep 15, 2021

#R1#
Blikstein walks into a left hand.
Marka throws an off balance right hand
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Marka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blikstein moves away.
Blikstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blikstein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marka thinking.
Blikstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blikstein misses with a two punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Blikstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Marka lands a jab to the nose.
Blikstein tries a low kick but Marka avoids it.
Marka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blikstein as he avoids it easily.
Blikstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka throws a poor cross that misses
and Blikstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Blikstein throws a body punch but Marka moves out of range.
Blikstein throws a lazy right hand but Marka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marka shoots in but no luck this time.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Marka.
Marka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blikstein looks to land a right hand but Marka moved out of range.
Marka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blikstein misses the shot to the body.
Blikstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marka.
Marka misses with a left hand
and Blikstein counters with a straight right hand.
Marka throws out a loose jab but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marka just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Blikstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Marka is just out of range.#TD2#
Marka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blikstein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blikstein dodges the ground and pound from Marka.
Blikstein takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Blikstein is holding Marka down, trying to stall.
Blikstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marka grinds an elbow into Blikstein's temple. #T3#
Blikstein managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marka.
Marka takes a little break here. Blikstein wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Blikstein manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blikstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blikstein is trying is best to control the position here.
Marka prevents Blikstein from improving his position.
Marka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein has his hands clasped together around Marka's back. He's all about the action.
Marka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blikstein's head.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka 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#
Marka tries to clinch but Blikstein moves out of range.
Marka cracks Blikstein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blikstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Blikstein misses.
A shot to the liver by Marka. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marka, as that shot connected.
Blikstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marka.#TD2#
Marka gets a takedown into half guard.
Blikstein is not content to let Marka control the position.
Marka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blikstein defending well though. #T1#
Marka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blikstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blikstein is refusing to be controlled, as Marka sits in half guard.
Blikstein trying to control here.
Luka Marka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marka throwing shots but Blikstein is blocking nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blikstein is concentrating on defense, preventing Marka from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marka swings for the body but Blikstein moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blikstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marka.
Marka shoots in and drives through. Blikstein sprawls well.
Marka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blikstein throws a hook to the side of Marka's head but Marka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marka scores with a nice strike.
Marka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blikstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Nice body punch from Marka.
Nice defenses there by Blikstein.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Marka.
Marka lands a right hook to the body.
Blikstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blikstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marka.
Marka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blikstein tries to avoid it but Marka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blikstein to the ground. Blikstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marka on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Blikstein gets caught flat footed, as Marka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marka works over Blikstein with some ground and pound from guard.
Blikstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there. #T4#
Blikstein is working hard here to advance position.
Marka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marka passes Blikstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blikstein keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Marka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blikstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Blikstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marka pinned against the cage. Marka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blikstein throws a low kick, looking for Marka's leg but Marka calmly moves out of range.
Marka throws a shot from downtown. Blikstein moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Blikstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Marka to counter with a crisp jab.
Marka throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
Marka slips under a jab.#T1#
Marka blocks a jab.
Marka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Marka wants to clinch.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marka.
An attempted straight right counter from Blikstein misses the target.
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marka throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blikstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blikstein.
Blikstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Marka dives in and scores a takedown into Blikstein's guard.
Blikstein has momentary wrist control but Marka slips an elbow through the middle.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luka Marka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Marka stays in close to Blikstein's body and controls the position.
Marka wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
Marka won't allow Blikstein to sweep him here. #T3#
Marka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blikstein is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Marka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blikstein 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.
Blikstein is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Blikstein has a hand on Marka's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marka takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Marka controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marka looking to control but Blikstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Marka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
Luka Marka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 79
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
Marka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marka goes for a double leg but Duarte avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duarte continues to drive forward.
Duarte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Duarte - just one landing.
Marka fails with a takedown attempt.
Duarte shoots for a double leg takedown but Marka sprawls well. He's pushed Duarte's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marka tries for a takedown but Duarte circles away easily
and Duarte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rogerio Duarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Marka.
Good shot there by Marka.
Marka fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka tries for a takedown but Duarte circles away easily
letting Duarte counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Duarte.#T1#
Nice shot by Marka.
Duarte throws a body punch but Marka moves out of range.
Marka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duarte staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Duarte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duarte swivels and escapes.
As Marka backs away, Duarte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
Nice defenses there by Marka.#TD2#
Marka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Duarte was covering up waiting for the punch and Marka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Duarte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marka wants to pass the guard but Duarte is keeping the position.
Duarte is trying to keep Marka in close. #T2#
Marka trying to control the position from guard on top but Duarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duarte looking for a sweep. Not yet Duarte, not yet.
Duarte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Duarte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marka postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marka takes a swing at Duarte's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Duarte misses the target.
The fighters circling - Marka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Marka misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Duarte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka tests Duarte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duarte drops his hands momentarily and Marka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Duarte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duarte can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marka. Duarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duarte half committed to a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Marka.
Marka throws a sloppy body shot
and Duarte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duarte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marka somewhat.#TD2#
Marka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marka lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duarte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duarte has control of Marka's left arm, preventing Marka from doing any damage.
Duarte is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marka is controlling him.
Marka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marka stopping the sweep attempt from Duarte.
Duarte being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luka Marka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Marka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duarte's hands.
Marka misses with a looping left.
Marka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duarte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Duarte throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duarte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte wants to slow Marka down by chopping away at his legs.
Marka takes a swing at Duarte's ribcage but misses.
Duarte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marka misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duarte. Marka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Marka misses with an uppercut. Duarte saw that one coming.
It looked like Duarte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Duarte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marka looks to land a left hand but Duarte moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Duarte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marka throws an overhand right that lands on Duarte's shoulder, as Duarte tries to avoid the shot.
Marka throws a shot to the body.
Duarte scores with a nice body kick.
Duarte slips under a jab from Marka.
A quick step to the side and Duarte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duarte lands a leg kick that knocks Marka off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Duarte.
Duarte throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marka.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duarte.#T2#
Marka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duarte looks for the body kick but Marka saw that one coming.
Marka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marka throws a series of punches but Duarte avoids them all with ease.
Marka throws out a powerful jab.
Marka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duarte moves away from the strike by Marka.
Luka Marka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marka connects with a body shot that sends Duarte's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Marka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Duarte to the ground. Marka is now in Duarte's guard.
Duarte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marka controls the pace.
Duarte is pulling down on Marka's head. It's preventing any offense from Marka, at least for the moment.
Marka trying to control the position from guard on top but Duarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Duarte wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marka is now in half guard.
Marka is trying to control. Duarte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marka is controlling the pace.
Duarte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duarte wants to control but Marka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing good reports from Duarte's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Marka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duarte keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marka prevents Duarte from improving his position.
Marka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duarte defending well though.
Duarte is trying to get back to full guard.
Marka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duarte preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marka prevents Duarte from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Duarte misses with an uppercut. Marka saw that one coming.
Marka shoots for a takedown but Duarte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Duarte.
Duarte misses with a head kick.
Marka shoots in looking for a takedown. Duarte tries to sprawl out of it but Marka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duarte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duarte misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka scores with a jab to the head.
Marka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Marka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marka misses with an uppercut. Duarte saw that one coming.
Duarte avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Marka loads up on a big right hand but Duarte slips the punch.
Duarte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marka misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Duarte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Duarte lands a big head kick that sends Marka tumbling to the mat! Duarte takes a step backwards and waves Marka back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Marka is rocked!
Duarte shoots in looking for a takedown but Marka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duarte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marka is still on wobbly legs! Can Duarte finish him?#TD2#
Marka looking to score a takedown here. Duarte is defending well but Marka drives through and ends up in Duarte's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marka seems to have recovered his senses.
Duarte controls Marka momentarily but Marka frees himself.
Marka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duarte has his hands on Marka's head, controlling the position.
Luka Marka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Marka 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.
Let's hope that Marka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Duarte as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Duarte throws a good cross that connects.
Marka misses with a body shot.
Duarte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Duarte. No joy for Marka on that attempt.
Rogerio Duarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Marka.
Marka slips under a jab from Duarte.
Marka misses with a body shot.
Marka blocks a jab.
Duarte slips under a jab.
Duarte misses with a wild combination.
Duarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Marka throws a hook but Duarte blocks it.
Marka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duarte throws a sloppy body shot
and Marka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duarte lands with a right hand.
Duarte moves away from the strike by Marka.
Duarte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marka tests Duarte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marka lands a right hook to the body.
Marka stuns Duarte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marka shoots in but no luck this time.
Marka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duarte.
Rogerio Duarte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duarte misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Duarte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
Luka Marka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 71
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Marka stuns Matsuda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Marka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Marka.
Marka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuda.
A cross from Marka lands.#TD2#
Marka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matsuda to the ground. Marka is now in Matsuda's guard.
Matsuda wants to improve his position but instead Marka has moved into half guard.
Marka misses with a head shot. Matsuda uses the momentum to regain 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!
Marka is fighting to break Matsuda's control of his arms but Matsuda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matsuda is trying to control the position but Marka postures up. #SUB#
Marka avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Matsuda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marka defends it easily.#T1#
Marka wants to control from the top but Matsuda keeps moving.
Marka stands up over Matsuda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsuda's guard.
Marka is looking to advance position but Matsuda won't allow it.
Marka winds up and cracks Matsuda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marka thows a huge punch but Matsuda dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Matsuda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marka pulls his head out easily.
Marka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuda's head.
Marka prevents Matsuda from improving his position.#T2#
Matsuda controlling the position for now.
Marka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marka tries to pass to full mount but Matsuda defends it.
Matsuda is looking to control Marka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matsuda avoid being mounted?
Matsuda gets back to full guard.
Marka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsuda is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Matsuda is looking for a triangle but Marka pushes his legs off easily.
Marka tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsuda is retaining full guard.
Marka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Marka throwing strikes from guard but Matsuda blocks nicely.
Marka throws a strike but Matsuda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Marka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsuda scoring with some ground and pound.
Marka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuda is one step ahead there.
Marka is looking to sweep but instead, Matsuda has passed into half guard.
Matsuda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marka tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Matsuda has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
Matsuda lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Marka tries to reverse the position but Matsuda maintains control.
Marka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matsuda lands strikes from half guard.
Matsuda working Marka over with strikes.
Marka is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuda is looking to stall here but Marka recovers full guard.
Marka keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luka Marka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Marka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsuda swivels and escapes.
Marka shoots in for a takedown but Matsuda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsuda ducks right into an uppercut from Marka.
Marka avoids the body shot from Matsuda.
Matsuda misses with a straight left.
Matsuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marka throws out the jab.
Marka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marka swings for the body but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsuda misses with a hook. Marka ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Marka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Matsuda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsuda is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Matsuda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Matsuda looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsuda, not yet.
Marka cracks Matsuda with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsuda is on top in guard. #REVR#
Marka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Marka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsuda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marka.
Marka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matsuda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matsuda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Marka working some strikes from top position.
Luka Marka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matsuda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marka manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Matsuda trying to move into half guard but instead Marka has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Matsuda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marka postures up in Matsuda's guard and throws a big left but Matsuda blocks it.
Matsuda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Marka throws a sloppy strike and Matsuda has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Marka is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Matsuda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tanaka Matsuda!
A victorious Tanaka Matsuda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Luka Marka had this to say: 'Luka Marka took an IQ test today and scored 112.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 63
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Marka misses with a hook.
Fuhren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuhren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Marka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Marka misses.
Fuhren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marka connects with the punch.
Marka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuhren misses with an uppercut.
Marka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marka.
Marka lands an overhand right.
Marka misses with a takedown attempt
and Fuhren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marka misses with a takedown attempt
and Fuhren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marka throws a body punch but Fuhren moves out of range.
Fuhren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fuhren defends well and Marka ends up having to push Fuhren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fuhren is looking to counter the offense by Marka and move into the clinch.
Psiris Fuhren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Marka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuhren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Fuhren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Fuhren gets a clinch.
Fuhren misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fuhren.
Fuhren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuhren throws a head punch that misses.
Marka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fuhren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markas head.
Marka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fuhrens head.
Marka throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Marka is trying to trip Fuhren. He has hold of a leg but Fuhren is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marka persists though and gets the takedown into 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!
Marka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuhren seems keen to control Marka's posture.
Marka postures up in Fuhren's guard and throws a big left but Fuhren blocks it.
Fuhren has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marka won't allow Fuhren to sweep him here. #T2#
Fuhren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marka looking to pass the guard.
Fuhren managing to control the position.
Fuhren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuhren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Marka has a hand on Fuhren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fuhren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Marka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Fuhren trying to mount his opponent but Marka defends it.
Fuhren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fuhren's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Marka manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Marka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuhren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuhren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fuhren controls the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fuhren looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Marka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fuhren controls the pace.
Fuhren preventing the sweep.
Fuhren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fuhren preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Fuhren sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luka Marka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fuhren misses with a lunging right hand
and Marka counters with a stiff right hand.
Marka misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuhren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marka throws out a loose jab but Fuhren uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Marka gets the takedown into side control.
Fuhren takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marka working the ground and pound but Fuhren is defending the strikes.
Marka working the body and head with strikes.
Fuhren wants to control but Marka postures up.
The ground and pound from Marka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marka in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuhren takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marka tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marka throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Fuhren is looking for a sweep.
Fuhren dodges the ground and pound from Marka.
Fuhren is looking for a sweep.
Fuhren avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Marka.
Marka scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fuhren to see if he's OK.
Marka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Marka lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuhren taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marka throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fuhren keeps Marka under control for a moment.
Fuhren is trying to get back to half guard.
Fuhren is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fuhren is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Marka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Marka landing strikes.
Fuhren regains half guard, as Marka was trying to land strikes.
Marka with the ground and pound but Fuhren uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fuhren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marka's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Marka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marka looking for a sweep. Not yet Marka, not yet.
Fuhren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Fuhren preventing the sweep.
Fuhren is stalling in the full guard.
Fuhren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marka is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuhren happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marka is looking for a sweep.
Marka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fuhren off and has taken his back!
Fuhren is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fuhren is taking damage to the body and head.
Marka throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Fuhren!
Fuhren covers up after that shot from Marka.
Marka has the hooks in. Fuhren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marka throws a right hand that misses
and Fuhren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Fuhren forces Marka back against the cage and clinches.
Marka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fuhren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fuhren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuhren managing to block the knees to the body from Marka.
A short right from Fuhren.
Fuhren lands a shoulder strike.
Fuhren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Marka has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fuhren clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Despite being in a bad position, Fuhren is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Marka lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T1#
Marka connects with a big shot to the side of Fuhren's head.
Fuhren covering up well and avoiding damage.
Fuhren wants to control his opponent's hands but Marka gets his hands free.
Marka throwing sloppy strikes.
Fuhren covering up well under a series of strikes from Marka.
Marka is working the ground and pound. Can Fuhren escape?
Marka missing with strikes from the back.
Marka throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Marka controlling well, preventing Fuhren from escaping the position.
Fuhren trying to control the action but Marka just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Fuhren tries to break free.
Marka thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2#
Marka working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Fuhren is doing well to defend. Marka seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Fuhren is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luka Marka!
After the fight, Luka Marka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 56
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Filth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marka misses with a lunging right hand
and Filth counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Marka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marka.
Filth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filth at a distance.
Marka throws a jab when Filth was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Filth misses.
Marka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filth is fending him off so far but Marka persists. Nope, Filth circles away and we're back to standing.
Marka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Filth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filth throws out the jab.
Filth misses with a hook. Marka ducked under it nicely.
Marka misses the jab.
Filth's coach down at Hell Warriors Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Filth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marka loads up on a big right hand but Filth slips the punch.
Filth throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filth manages to avoid it.
Filth misses with a straight left.
Filth scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Filth. Marka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marka closes the distance but Filth moves to the side
and Filth counters with a stiff right hand.
Filth throws a shot from downtown. Marka moves away and avoids it.
Filth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Filth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marka throws a big shot that misses.
Marka misses the body punch
and Filth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Marka closes the distance and pushes Filth back into the cage.
Filth is looking to break free of the clinch but Marka has double underhooks.
Marka with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Filth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marka darts in trying to clinch
and Filth counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Marka misses with an uppercut.
Filth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Filth.
Marka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Filth defending well as Marka loads up on a big left hand.
Marka wants to clinch.
Marka throws a jab but it's blocked by Filth.
Filth connects with a looping right hand.
Marka moves to clinch but Filth breaks away
and Filth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marka thinking.
A big right from Marka misses.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Filth. #T3#
Marka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Filth.
Marka looks to score with a jab to the body but Filth is just out of range.
Filth staying out of range there.
Filth throws an overhand right that lands on Marka's shoulder, as Marka tries to avoid the shot.
Marka throws a poor cross that misses
and Filth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Filth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Filth finds it's way through Marka's defenses. #ROC2#Marka is rocked!
A big right from Filth misses.
Marka lands a right hook to the body.
Filth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obama Filth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Marka throws a jab but it's blocked by Filth.
Filth slips under a jab from Marka.
It seemed like Filth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filth.
Marka tries to close the distance and clinch but Filth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Filth misses.
Filth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marka scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Marka has managed to clinch.
Filth lands with a left to the head.
Filth has a couple of punches blocked by Marka. #BC2#
Filth breaks the clinch.
Filth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marka was well out of range. Poor timing from Filth.
Marka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filth. Marka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filth just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marka works Filth's body with a nice hook.
Marka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obama Filth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Marka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marka tries to clinch but Filth moves out of range.
Filth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Filth misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Marka misses the target.
Marka misses with an uppercut.
Marka staying out of range there.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marka moves away.
A big left from Filth misses.
Filth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marka closes the distance but Filth moves to the side
and Filth counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Marka throws a jab when Filth was well out of range.
A slow jab from Filth misses its intended target.
Filth looks to land a left hand but Marka moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Marka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filth.
Filth lands a nice shot that snaps Marka's head back.
Marka wants to clinch.
Marka looks to score with a jab to the body but Filth is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Marka.
A shot to the body from Marka misses
and Filth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filth lands a nice shot that snaps Marka's head back. #T2#
Marka slips under a jab.
Marka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filth.
Filth connects with a body shot.
Marka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filth defends it nicely.
Filth is looking for the big counter here.
Filth throws a looping overhand right but Marka ducks down to avoid it.
Marka throws a lazy right hand but Filth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Filth throws out a counter right but Marka avoids it with no problem.
Filth misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Marka misses its target.
Marka throws an off balance right hand
and Filth counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Filth gets tackled into the cage by Marka. Marka maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Filth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Filth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Filth takes a swing at Marka's ribcage but misses.
Obama Filth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marka.
Marka misses with a jab to the body
and Filth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marka misses with a straight right.
Marka tries to clinch but Filth is having none of it.
Filth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marka.
Filth throws a hook but Marka avoids it easily.
Filth throws a jab but it's blocked by Marka.
Marka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marka looks to land a right hand but Filth moved out of range.
Filth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Filth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Filth misses with a looping right.
Marka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filth.#T4#
Filth scores with a jab.
Filth just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Marka has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Marka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Filth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marka misses with a right hand
and Filth counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Marka.
Filth misses with a straight right.
Filth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Filth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Marka. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Marka.
Marka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marka just misses with a punch to the body.
Marka thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obama Filth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Marka moves in looking to clinch but Filth pushes him off.
Filth throws a lazy uppercut
and Marka counters with a nice uppercut.
Marka misses with an uppercut.
Marka slips under a jab from Filth.
Marka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Filth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka slips under a jab from Filth.
Marka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filth.
Marka loads up on a big right hand but Filth slips the punch.
Marka misses with a hook. Filth ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Filth.
Marka misses with a jab to the body
and Filth counters with a stiff right hand.
Marka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Filth has time to react.
Filth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Filth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Marka misses. #TD#
Marka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Filth!

Filth sneaks out the side door and pushes Marka away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A shot to the body from Marka misses
and Filth counters with a stiff right hand.
Filth lands a nice shot that snaps Marka's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marka misses with a right hand
and Filth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Marka misses its intended target.
Marka slips under a jab.
Marka cracks Filth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Filth works Marka's body with a nice hook.
Luka Marka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Filth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marka.
Filth looks to score with a jab to the body but Marka is just out of range.
Marka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Filth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marka's hands.
Marka jabs at Filth's body.
Marka connects with a body shot that sends Filth's belly button to the back.
Filth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Filth moves away from the strike by Marka.
Filth dips to his left and cracks Marka with an uppercut!
Jab from Filth.
Oh Marka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marka.
Marka seems to have got his legs back now.
Marka takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Filth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marka defending well as Filth loads up on a big left hand.
Filth catches Marka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Marka misses the target.
Marka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filth as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot by Filth.
Marka misses with a lunging right hand
and Filth counters with a nice uppercut.
Filth misses with a two punch combination.
Marka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Filth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filth lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Marka misses with a lunging right hand
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Filth digs a good hook to Marka's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filth connects with a crisp jab.
Marka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filth was well out of range. Poor timing from Marka.
Marka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Filth scores with a punch to the head.
Marka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Filth misses the shot to the body.
Filth avoids the body shot from Marka.
Filth throws a lazy right hand but Marka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Marka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Marka gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Filth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obama Filth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Filth 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obama Filth!
A less than humble Obama Filth misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Luka Marka spoke after the fight, saying 'Luka Marka took an IQ test today and scored 112.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 49
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marka.
Machado feints and then cracks Marka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marka down.
Marka throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Machado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marka misses with an uppercut
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
We've been told by Machado's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Machado throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Marka counter with a right hand.
Marka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Marka throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Marka clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Marka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machado avoids it.
Marka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machado's face. #CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marka lands with a left to the head.
Machado is pushing Marka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marka tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Marka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marka throws a head punch that misses.
Marka looking to throw knees to the head but Machado is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marka.
Machado lands a right hand.
Marka looking to throw knees to the head but Machado is blocking nicely.
Machado is trying to push Marka away but Marka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marka connects with a knee to the head.
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 nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marka misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Marka.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Marka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machado working aggressively here.
Marka throws a head punch that misses.
Marka tries a knee to the head but Machado blocks it.
Marka tries to land a knee to the head but Machado blocks with his arms.
Machado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Marka lands a knee to the head.
Marka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marka's elbow. #T3#
A short left from Machado.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marka lands a knee to the head.
Marka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado pushes Marka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marka looks winded!
Marka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machado.
Marka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Marka has his takedown stuffed
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Machado drops Marka with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marka looks back up at him and smiles so Machado waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Marka is rocked!
Marka tries to get into range but Machado steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Marka! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Machado scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wanderson Machado!
After winning the bout, Wanderson Machado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Luka Marka was interviewed post fight and said 'Luka Marka took an IQ test today and scored 112.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 42
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Kazuma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazuma.
Sloppy strikes from Kazuma. Those never looked like landing.
Marka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kazuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Kazuma forces Marka back against the cage and clinches.
Marka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marka missing with knees to the body.
Marka throws a head punch that misses.
Kazuma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marka prevents Kazuma from breaking the clinch.
Kazuma scores with a shot to the side of Marka's head.
Marka has Kazuma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kazuma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kazuma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kazuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Marka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazuma, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kazuma breaks the clinch.
Marka misses the shot to the body.
Kazuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Marka.
Marka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kazuma rushes Marka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kazuma misses with the head strike.
Kazuma is trying to break free.#T1#
Marka missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marka.
Kazuma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marka.
Marka connects with a knee to the head.
Marka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marka looking to throw knees to the head but Kazuma is blocking nicely. #BC#
Kazuma breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kazuma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marka misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazuma tries to break the clinch but Marka is controlling the position. #TD2#
Marka has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kazuma is trying to keep an underhook but Marka manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Marka working over Kazuma with some ground and pound. Kazuma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kazuma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazuma is trying to get back to full guard.
Marka throwing shots but Kazuma is blocking nicely. #T2#
Marka lands with a punch from half guard.
Kazuma pushes Marka off looking to stand but Marka dives back in and keeps control.
Marka controlling the pace.
Kazuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marka.
Kazuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marka.
Marka prevents Kazuma from improving his position.
Marka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kazuma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marka.
Marka slips a nice elbow through Kazuma's hands, connecting with Kazuma's forehead.
Marka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marka throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kazuma to regain full guard. #T3#
Marka lands a couple of elbows.
Marka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kazuma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazuma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazuma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Marka wants to control from the top but Kazuma keeps moving.
Marka pushes down on Kazuma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kazuma trying to control here.
Marka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marka is nestled in close to Kazuma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kazuma is looking to escape.
Marka wants to free his trapped foot but Kazuma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka dominated that round.
That's time! Kazuma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kazuma misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Marka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Kazuma gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Marka is pressing down on Kazuma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marka working a defensive guard here.
Marka 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.
Kazuma wants to stand but Marka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marka wants to sweep here but Kazuma controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kazuma wants to stand but Marka is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Kazuma gets to his feet. Marka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Marka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kazuma on the side of the head.
Marka is looking to clinch.
Marka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazuma.
A little jabbing left from Marka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Marka moves into range and clinches up with Kazuma.#BC#
Kazuma breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Marka has closed the distance and engaged Kazuma in a clinch.
Marka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazuma.
A short uppercut from Marka.
Marka tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazuma avoids the damage to the body.
Kazuma wants a takedown.
Marka with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Kazuma is trying to break the clinch but Marka is controlling him.
Marka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazuma avoids it.
Marka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kazuma wants to get back to striking at distance but Marka won't allow it.
Kazuma tries to circle away but Marka has him pinned against the cage.
Marka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kazuma is defending well for now.
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!
Kazuma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marka has him pressed against the cage.
Marka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kazuma is defending well for now.
Marka misses with a knee strike.
Kazuma is trying to push Marka away but Marka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marka swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuma missing with knees to the body.
Marka lands a right hand.
Kazuma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marka tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazuma avoids the damage to the body.
Kazuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kazuma breaks the clinch.
Kazuma is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Marka walks into a straight right hand from Kazuma.#T3#
Nice jab there from Kazuma.
Kazuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marka was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazuma.
Marka lands with a straight right. Kazuma didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Kazuma drives through and clinches with Marka against the cage.
Kazuma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marka after a bit of a struggle.
Marka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Marka lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marka trying to mount his opponent but Kazuma defends it.
Marka is trying to control the action in half guard but Kazuma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kazuma pushes Marka off looking to stand but Marka dives back in and keeps control.
Marka is pressing down on Kazuma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kazuma is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Marka. #T4#
Kazuma is trying to maintain the position but Marka is very close to passing his half guard.
Marka wants to pass to mount but Kazuma is defending the position.
Marka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kazuma's head.
Marka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kazuma defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marka working Kazuma over with strikes.
Luka Marka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marka working the head and body with strikes.
Marka slips a nice elbow through Kazuma's hands, connecting with Kazuma's forehead.
Marka trying to control from half guard but Kazuma is working away.
Marka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kazuma misses with an uppercut. Marka saw that one coming.
Marka misses with an uppercut
and Kazuma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marka just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Kazuma lands a big uppercut and Marka crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Marka looks OK. Kazuma waves Marka back to his feet!#ROC#Marka is rocked!
Marka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marka is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazuma finish him?
Kazuma staying out of range there.
Marka seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Kazuma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marka is looking to clinch. #CL#
Kazuma moves into range and clinches up with Marka.
Kazuma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kazuma wants to break free but Marka has control. #BC#
Kazuma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kazuma. #CL2#
Marka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kazuma is trying to break the clinch but Marka has him pressed against the cage.
Kazuma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marka throws a head punch that misses.
Kazuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Marka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kazuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazuma's elbow. #BC#
Kazuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marka misses with a looping right.
Kazuma misses with a wild combination.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Marka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kiryu Kazuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marka lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Marka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marka scoring with punches and elbows.
Kazuma is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marka lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marka advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marka with good strikes from the mount here!
Marka landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kazuma tries to reverse the position but Marka maintains control.
Marka landing strikes from the mount.
Kazuma is looking to get to half guard.
Marka scoring with strikes but Kazuma is staying in there.
Marka tries to control but Kazuma wriggling away.
Marka won't let Kazuma get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
Kazuma in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Marka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marka working Kazuma over with strikes here. #ROC2#Kazuma is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Marka! Kazuma is hurt baaadly! Marka is firing away with more strikes - Kazuma 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 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Marka!
Luka Marka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 35
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Marka digs a good body shot into Hodkiewicz's ribs.
Hodkiewicz moves out of range as Marka strikes.#CL2#
Marka has closed the distance and engaged Hodkiewicz in a clinch.
Hodkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Hodkiewicz has Marka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hodkiewicz digs a right hand into Marka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marka's gas tank.
Hodkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Marka avoids it by throwing Hodkiewicz back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Marka. #TD2#
Marka has hold of one of Hodkiewicz's legs. Hodkiewicz is fighting the takedown attempt but Marka gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Marka stands up over Hodkiewicz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hodkiewicz is keeping the position for now.
Marka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marka won't allow Hodkiewicz to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marka distracts Hodkiewicz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SUB#
Hodkiewicz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marka is aware though and is defending well.
Marka landing some decent shots from guard.
Marka scoring with some ground and pound.
Marka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marka scores with a couple of short elbows.
Marka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hodkiewicz keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodkiewicz is trying to improve his position.
Marka in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hodkiewicz sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Marka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hodkiewicz has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB#
Hodkiewicz actively working from the bottom here.
Marka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hodkiewicz is looking for a sweep. Marka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marka 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marka not doing much here.
Marka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hodkiewicz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3##SUB#
Hodkiewicz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hodkiewicz actively working from the bottom here.
Hodkiewicz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hodkiewicz.
Marka trying to control but Hodkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Marka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hodkiewicz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hodkiewicz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marka escapes and throws Hodkiewicz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hodkiewicz is looking to regain half guard here but Marka keeps moving and retains side control.
Hodkiewicz gets back to half guard.
Marka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marka wants to control but Hodkiewicz is keeping him busy.
Marka trying to mount his opponent but Hodkiewicz defends it. #SUB2#
Hodkiewicz is defending against the submission attempts here by Marka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka 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#
Marka misses the shot to the body.
Marka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marka misses with a straight right.
Marka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marka misses with a hook
and Hodkiewicz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Hodkiewicz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marka misses with a hook. Hodkiewicz ducked under it nicely.
Marka looks to throw the jab but Hodkiewicz is out of range.
Marka misses with a hook
and Hodkiewicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka tries to clinch up
and Hodkiewicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hodkiewicz. Hodkiewicz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Marka lands an overhand right.
Marka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hodkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hodkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marka! But no joy.#CL#
Hodkiewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Marka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hodkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marka's elbow.
Marka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Hodkiewicz jumps into guard, dragging Marka to the mat.
Hodkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marka defends it easily.#SUB#
Marka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hodkiewicz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marka has managed to get both his arms back between Hodkiewicz's legs - danger averted.
Hodkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Marka from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Hodkiewicz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hodkiewicz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hodkiewicz passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Marka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hodkiewicz pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hodkiewicz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marka has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Hodkiewicz is working for a kimura but Marka is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz is working for a kimura here but Marka manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hodkiewicz's guard. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz is looking for a triangle but Marka pushes his legs off easily.
Marka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz has his foot on Marka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marka works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hodkiewicz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marka is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Marka wants to control from the top but Hodkiewicz keeps moving. #SUB#
Hodkiewicz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hodkiewicz.
Luka Marka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hodkiewicz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marka scoring with punches from side control.
Hodkiewicz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hodkiewicz struggling a bit here.
Marka trying to control the action but Hodkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Marka looks up at the clock and then as Hodkiewicz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luka Marka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marka. Hodkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hodkiewicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Marka scores with a jab to the head.
Hodkiewicz staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hodkiewicz misses the target.
Marka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marka scores with a jab to the head.
Marka avoids the body shot from Hodkiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka misses with a looping left.
It looked like Hodkiewicz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Hodkiewicz gets tackled into the cage by Marka. Marka maintains the clinch.
Hodkiewicz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodkiewicz misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Hodkiewicz blocking some punches.
Marka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hodkiewicz backwards.
Marka is working Hodkiewicz over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marka.
Hodkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marka's elbow.
Marka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hodkiewicz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hodkiewicz or not.
Marka crunches a lovely knee into Hodkiewicz's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Marka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marka lands a good knee to the midsection. Hodkiewicz won't want to take too many of those.
Marka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Marka.
Marka scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Marka. #T2#
Marka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hodkiewicz backwards.
Marka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luka Marka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Marka.
Marka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hodkiewicz.
Hodkiewicz working aggressively here.
Hodkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marka's elbow.
Marka lands a knee to the body.
Marka gets through Hodkiewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marka gets through Hodkiewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hodkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marka's elbow.
Marka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marka scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marka obliges.
Marka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hodkiewiczs head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marka.
Marka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hodkiewicz backwards.
Marka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Marka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hodkiewicz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marka with a knee to the head.
Marka scores with a knee to the head.
Marka crunches a lovely knee into Hodkiewicz's ribcage.
Marka lands a right hand.
Marka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hodkiewicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Marka.
Marka gets through Hodkiewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hodkiewicz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luka Marka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hodkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Marka avoids it by throwing Hodkiewicz back against the cage. #TD#
Hodkiewicz pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marka stays in close to Hodkiewicz's body and controls the position.
Marka looking to pass the guard.
Marka is stalling in the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Hodkiewicz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weston Hodkiewicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Marka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hodkiewicz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marka has managed to get both his arms back between Hodkiewicz's legs - danger averted.
Marka controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Marka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
Luka Marka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Weston Hodkiewicz spoke after the fight, saying 'This one hurts, it really does. I mean, he came to the cage in a dentist's outfit. I didn't know the Village People could fight.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Marka throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
Christiano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christiano jabs Marka right on the nose. Marka blinks but takes it well.
Marka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Marka blocks the low kick.
Marka tries to clinch up
and Christiano counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Marka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka looking to pass the guard.
Christiano pulls Marka in to control the position. #T1#
Christiano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marka being controlled here momentarily.
Marka throws a big right hand that misses.
Marka throws a big elbow that misses.
Marka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marka stops Christiano from standing up.
Christiano trying to control the position here.
Christiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marka prevents Christiano from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marka loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
Marka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christiano sprawls well. Christiano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marka gets slowly back to his feet.
Marka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marka blocks a jab.
Marka tries to counter with a takedown but Christiano is quick to defend against it.
Juan Christiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christiano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Marka moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Marka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marka misses with a straight left.
Christiano leaves Marka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christiano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Marka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marka.#T4#
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Marka is just out of range.
Marka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Christiano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marka finds it's way round the side to connect with Christiano's head.
Marka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Marka misses.
Christiano misses with a straight left.
Marka checks a leg kick.
Marka walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christiano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marka.
Christiano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marka dives in for a single leg takedown but Christiano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marka.
Christiano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws a push kick but Marka slaps the foot to one side.
Marka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marka moves away from the strike by Christiano.
Marka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Marka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka misses the jab.
Marka throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano throws out a counter right but Marka avoids it with no problem.
Juan Christiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Marka's leg but Marka calmly moves out of range.
Christiano lands a jab to Marka's midsection.#T1#
Christiano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christiano wants it to stay on the feet.
Marka missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Marka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christiano defends well and Marka ends up having to push Christiano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Marka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marka throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Nice shot by Christiano.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Marka.
Christiano sizes up Marka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Christiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Marka misses the shot to the body.
Christiano tries a low kick but Marka avoids it.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Christiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christiano wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Christiano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Christiano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marka tries to land a knee to the head but Christiano blocks with his arms.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Christiano. #T3#
Christiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
Christiano scores with a shot to the side of Marka's head.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Marka.
Marka tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
Marka blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Marka is trying to drag Christiano to the mat but Christiano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Christiano prevents it.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Marka throws an elbow but it misses.
Marka wants a takedown.
Marka trying to land knees to the body.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano has Marka pressed against the cage, preventing Marka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Christiano. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Christiano as the two fighters clinch.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Marka blocks an uppercut.
Christiano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marka is trying to drag Christiano to the mat but Christiano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marka misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiano lands a right hand.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Christiano.
Marka missing with knees to the body.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Marka avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
Christiano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marka backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Christiano.
Christiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markas head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marka tries for a takedown but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christiano cracks Marka with an open hand slap.
Marka is looking to clinch.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Christiano misses with a hook. Marka ducked under it nicely.
Christiano lands with an uppercut that bounces Marka off the cage and back into range.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marka's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a push kick but Marka slaps the foot to one side.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka feinted with a counter takedown.
Marka misses with a looping left.#T1#
Marka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christiano but Christiano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marka throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Marka connects with a body shot.
Marka misses with a double jab
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Marka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christiano.
Both fighters circling a little - Christiano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Christiano misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Marka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka stopping the sweep attempt from Christiano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christiano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Marka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christiano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Christiano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Luka Marka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Marka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marka.
Marka 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.
Christiano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marka wants to sweep but no luck.
Christiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christiano preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Christiano gets to his feet. Marka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Christiano lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Christiano.
Marka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christiano - that will leave a mark!

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Christiano 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 17
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marka shoots and misses
and Vargas counters with a nice uppercut.
Marka has his takedown stuffed
and Vargas counters with a stiff right hand.
Vargas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Marka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marka showed some decent athleticism there.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marka.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marka.
Vargas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vargas is trying to get back to full guard.
Marka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vargas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vargas taking some punishment here, with Marka in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas is pressing down on Marka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vargas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marka throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Marka lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Vargas wants to sweep but no luck.
Marka stops Vargas from standing up.
Marka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marka throws a big right hand that misses.
Vargas controls Marka momentarily but Marka frees himself.
Marka distracts Vargas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marka 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.
Vargas wants to stand up but Marka is controlling him.
Vargas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marka with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vargas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vargas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there. #T2#
Marka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marka postures up in Vargas's guard and throws a big left but Vargas blocks it.
Marka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vargas parries the strikes from Marka easily there. Marka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vargas to escape.
Vargas can't do much from the bottom here.
Vargas parries the strikes from Marka easily there. Marka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vargas to escape.
Marka working the head with strikes.
Vargas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Marka are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Marka tries to score with some ground and pound. Vargas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Marka working the ground and pound. #ROC#Vargas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marka lands a strong strike to the head of Vargas. That's dazed him! Marka looking to finish here. Vargas is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Marka lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Marka!
Luka Marka thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 6
Date: Sep 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Driver. #TD#
Driver gets caught flat footed, as Marka shoots in with a quick takedown into 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.
Marka distracts Driver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marka with a nice head shot there.
Driver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marka working some strikes from top position.
Marka distracts Driver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marka cracks Driver with a solid left hand.
Marka with a nice head shot there.
Driver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marka postures up and lands a big shot to Driver's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Driver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marka 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.
Marka is in close to Driver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marka tries to free his leg and advance position but Driver is retaining full guard. #T1#
Driver controls Marka momentarily but Marka frees himself.
Marka advances position into side control!
Marka looks up at the clock and then as Driver takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marka grinds an elbow into Driver's temple.
Marka grinds an elbow into Driver's temple.
Marka lands an elbow.
Marka is working Driver over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Driver is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Alex Driver has been cut.
Driver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marka scores with a couple of short elbows.
Driver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Driver is still in real trouble! Can Marka finish him?
Marka in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Driver looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Marka turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Marka!
A very excited looking Luka Marka 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: Sucker Punch 170# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marka throws a low kick but Mandinos moves out of range easily. #TD#
Marka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mandinos regains half guard.
Marka looks to land a strike but Mandinos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marka throwing strikes but missing.
Mandinos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marka.
Marka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mandinos on the ground.
Marka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandinos is keeping the position for now.
Marka lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Mandinos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandinos is keeping the position for now.
Marka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Marka lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Mandinos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Marka should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mandinos has tightened it up now! Marka should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kahdi Mandinos!

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Marka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marka working the head and body with strikes.
Marka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Marka connects with a nice short shot to Reigns's temple. #SUB2#
Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Reigns is rocked!
Marka prevents Reigns from improving his position.
Reigns is still in real trouble! Can Marka finish him?
Reigns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reigns seems to have recovered his senses.
Marka is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Reigns is hurt! He's hurt bad - Marka fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Reigns from any more punishment! Congratulations to Marka! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Marka!
A relieved looking Luka Marka 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: Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Marka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driver wants to improve his position but Marka is controlling well.
Marka 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.
Marka lands with a punch from half guard.
Driver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marka lands strikes from half guard.
Driver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marka is working away from the top position though.
Marka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Driver?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Marka.
The referee warns Driver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marka connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#Driver is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Driver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marka looking to finish Driver with some ground and pound. This is bad for Driver!
Driver is still in real trouble! Can Marka finish him?
Marka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Driver?
Driver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marka lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Driver! Marka sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Driver and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luka Marka!
Luka Marka very nearly forgot to thank Threads of HARDCORE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HFC 9 -Tonissaar vs Rocca
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt.
Marka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanders tries to clinch there but Marka circles away.
Marka misses with a few strikes there.
Sanders shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanders blocks a head kick by Marka.
As Marka tries to get set, Sanders tries to push him back and clinch up but Marka manages to avoid the attempt.
Sanders shoots in but Marka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanders.
Marka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Marka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanders is looking to get back to is feet but Marka passes into side control.
Sanders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Sanders struggling a bit here.
Sanders dodges the ground and pound from Marka.
Sanders wants to get back to his feet but Marka drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Sanders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanders seems a little lost for a moment, as Marka dominates the positioning.
Sanders tries to bench press Marka off him but Marka keeps the position.
Marka wants to stand but Sanders has his arm trapped.
Marka controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Sanders is looking for a sweep.
Sanders is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sanders manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Marka 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marka wants to free his trapped foot but Sanders is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Marka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
Luka Marka took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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