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Event:
Checkmate Championship 1
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Markzov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mount to the mat! Mount manages to get full guard.
Markzov landing with the ground and pound.
Markzov passes into half guard.
Mount has hold of Markzov's hands but Markzov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Markzov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mount's thigh. Mount counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Mount has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markzov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Markzov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markzov wants to control from the top but Mount keeps moving.
Mount definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Markzov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Markzov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Markzov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mount taking some punishment here, with Markzov in his half guard.
Markzov drops an elbow to the side of Mount's head.
Markzov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Markzov looking for a submission but Mount manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Mount looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Markzov looking to sit in guard and control but Mount gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Markzov looking for a sweep. Not yet Markzov, not yet.
Mount throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markzov has Mount pulled in close to control his posture.
Markzov wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Markzov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markzov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mount throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Mount avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mount is fighting to break Markzov's control of his arms but Markzov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Markzov is continuing to stall.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mount trying to control the position from guard on top but Markzov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Mount. No joy for Markzov on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mount.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mount scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jake Mount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mount throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markzov with the counter takedown but Mount avoids it easily.
Mount lands a really nice looking cross but Markzov seems unphased.
Mount scores with a head kick. Markzov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Mount will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Markzov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markzov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mount counters with a nice uppercut.
Markzov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Mount throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markzov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Mount.#TD2#
Markzov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mount was covering up waiting for the punch and Markzov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Markzov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mount works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mount keeping moving, preventing Markzov from controlling successfully.
Markzov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Markzov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Markzov looking to pass the guard.
Markzov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Markzov stands up over Mount, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Markzov wants to control from the top but Mount keeps moving.
Mount controls Markzov momentarily but Markzov frees himself.
Markzov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Markzov is sitting in close to Mount's body. Mount has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Markzov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Markzov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mount.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Mount! |
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Event:
Checkmate The Crowning : RD#2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Markzov shoots in but Wittman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wittman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markzov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wittman pinned against the cage. Wittman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markzov misses with a few strikes there.
Markzov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wittman is looking to clinch.
Markzov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Markzov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wittman swivels and escapes.
Trey Wittman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Markzov.
Wittman tries to clinch up but Markzov circles away and keeps his distance.
Wittman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wittman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markzov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Wittman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Markzov missing with knees to the body.
Markzov wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Wittman - that landed with a thud.
Wittman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markzov or not.
Markzov looks winded!
Wittman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markzovs head.
Wittman struggles to land a body shot inside as Markzov controls his hands.
Wittman lands a body shot.
Markzov takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wittman . #T1#
Wittman scores with a shot to the side of Markzov's head.
A short left from Wittman .
Wittman lands a body punch.
Wittman pushes Markzov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wittman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Wittman .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wittman .
Wittman cracks Markzov with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wittman .
Wittman works on Markzov's body with a couple of short punches.
Wittman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Wittman .
Our sources have told us that Wittman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wittman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Wittman .
Wittman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Wittman .
Markzov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wittman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Wittman on the inside.
Wittman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Wittman lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Wittman .
Wittman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wittman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markzov.
Nice body punch from Wittman - that landed with a thud.
Wittman scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wittman .
A right hook to the body lands for Wittman .
Wittman lands a hook that snaps the head of Markzov backwards.
Wittman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wittman lands a shoulder strike.
Wittman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wittman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markzovs head. #ROC#
Markzov is rocked!
Wittman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markzov is still on wobbly legs! Can Wittman finish him?
Wittman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Markzov backwards.
Wittman lands a big right hand that drops Markzov! The killer instinct kicks in and Wittman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wittman !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Wittman !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Cheesesteak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cheesesteak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markzov shoots in but Cheesesteak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cheesesteak misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Markzov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cheesesteak!
Cheesesteak bucks up and tries to throw Markzov off but instead Markzov has got his back!
Markzov keeps control of the position easily here as Cheesesteak tries to buck him off.
Cheesesteak is in bad spot here.
Markzov landing with strikes.
Markzov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Will Markzov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cheesesteak wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Markzov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Cheesesteak. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cheesesteak is trying to stand back up.
Markzov has Cheesesteak flattened out and is raining down punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markzov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Markzov.
Markzov 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.
Markzov is landing with strikes from the back.
Cheesesteak tries to escape but Markzov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Markzov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cheesesteak's head.#T2#
Cheesesteak wants to escape the position.
Markzov 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.
Markzov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Markzov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Cheesesteak hold on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markzov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Cheesesteak up.
#SUB2#
Markzov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Cheesesteak is defending well but eventually Markzov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Cheesesteak has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brad Markzov!
Brad Markzov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2020 |
#R1#
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markzov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Markzov looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Markzov drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Markzov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Markzov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Markzov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markzov scoring with some ground and pound.
Markzov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Markzov lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Markzov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Markzov pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Markzov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Markzov working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Markzov in his half guard.
Markzov slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markzov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Markzov not doing much here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Markzov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Markzov connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Markzov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Johnson misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Markzov 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.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Markzov pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Markzov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Markzov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markzov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Markzov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Markzov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markzov landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson 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.
Brad Markzov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markzov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Markzov passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markzov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Markzov connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple. #SUB2#
Markzov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markzov lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Markzov trying to control the pace.
Markzov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Markzov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Markzov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Markzov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markzov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson has hold of Markzov's hands but Markzov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Markzov slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Markzov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Markzov is controlling him well.
Markzov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is in trouble now - Markzov has advanced to mount! #T3#
Markzov controlling his opponent.
Markzov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Markzov landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Markzov content just to control the position here.
Markzov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Markzov with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#T4#
Markzov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markzov content just to control the position here.
Johnson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Markzov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Markzov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Markzov!
During a confident post fight interview, Brad Markzov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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