Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1052 Super v Wrecks
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Markkanen throws a solid leg kick but Dismantle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Markkanen.
Dismantle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dismantle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dismantle throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Markkanen misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Dismantle.
Dismantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Markkanen digs a good body shot into Dismantle's ribs.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Markkanen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dismantle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dismantle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Markkanen shoots in and gets a takedown into Dismantle's guard.

Dismantle is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it. #TD2#
Markkanen drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Markkanen is trying to control the position but Dismantle postures up.
Dismantle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Dismantle stands and steps away. Markkanen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dismantle is looking to clinch but Markkanen is avoiding it.
Markkanen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dismantle pinned against the cage. Dismantle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markkanen catches Dismantle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dismantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
Dismantle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
Dismantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markkanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dismantle's head.
Markkanen misses the shot to the body.
Dismantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markkanen throws out the jab. #T2#
Markkanen misses with a left hand
and Dismantle counters with a left to the body.
Dismantle misses with a looping right.
Dismantle throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Markkanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dismantle tries to clinch there but Markkanen circles away.
Dismantle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Markkanen with the counter takedown but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Markkanen misses with a left hand
and Dismantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dismantle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markkanen throws the left hand but Dismantle avoids the punch easily.
Markkanen with a nice cross.
Markkanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dismantle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Markkanen's head.
Dismantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markkanen in his tracks.
Dismantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Markkanen slips a jab from Dismantle.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markkanen with a jab.
Good shot there by Dismantle.
Markkanen thows a leg kick but Dismantle checks it
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markkanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Markkanen throws out a loose jab but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dismantle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markkanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dismantle. Dismantle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dismantle throws an overhand right that lands on Markkanen's shoulder, as Markkanen tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Markkanen misses.
Nice defenses there by Dismantle.
Dismantle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Markkanen just manages to avoid it.
Dismantle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dismantle misses with a hook.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Markkanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Markkanen lands in his opponent's guard.
Dismantle keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully. #ES#
Dismantle uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Dismantle takes one to the side of the head.
Markkanen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markkanen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Dismantle drives through and clinches with Markkanen against the cage.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Markkanen controls his hands.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markkanen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Markkanen pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Dismantle gets to his feet. Markkanen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dismantle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markkanen.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dismantle jabs Markkanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Dismantle.
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 Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Dismantle rushes Markkanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markkanen can't break the clinch.
Markkanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Markkanen throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dismantle lands a right hand.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markkanen misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markkanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Dismantle has closed the distance and engaged Markkanen in a clinch.
Good body shot from Dismantle.
Markkanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Dismantle.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markkanen's elbow. #BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dismantle misses with a looping left.
A big left from Markkanen misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.#T1#
The fighters circling - Dismantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dismantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markkanen.
Markkanen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markkanen connects with a leg kick.
Markkanen throws a right hand that Dismantle ducks under and follows up with a left that Dismantle also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Dismantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle throws the left hand but Markkanen avoids the punch easily.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
Dismantle scoring well with a low kick there.
Markkanen throws the left hand but Dismantle avoids the punch easily.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle throws a shot to the body.
Markkanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dismantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Markkanen.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.
Dismantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch but Markkanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Markkanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dismantle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markkanen throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dismantle pinned against the cage. Dismantle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Dismantle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dismantle is looking to clinch.
Markkanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Dismantle throws a series of punches but Markkanen avoids them all with ease.
Markkanen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Markkanen throws a series of punches but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle throws a chopping leg kick but Markkanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Markkanen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Markkanen fails with the takedown
and Dismantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mickey Dismantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
Dismantle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markkanen wants to slow Dismantle down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Dismantle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markkanen checks it well.
Markkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Markkanen.
Markkanen checks the leg kick.
Markkanen throws a leg kick
letting Dismantle counter with a right hand.
Markkanen tried to score with a low kick but Dismantle checks it.
Markkanen with the inside leg kick.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
A slow jab from Markkanen misses its intended target.
Markkanen misses with a body shot.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Dismantle.
Nice cross by Markkanen.
Markkanen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dismantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Markkanen moves out of range of the leg kick from Dismantle.
Markkanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dismantle lands a leg kick that knocks Markkanen off balance momentarily.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
A lazy left from Markkanen finds it's target.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dismantle throws a hook but Markkanen blocks it.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Odin Markkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dismantle looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Markkanen staying out of range there.
Markkanen staying out of range there.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
Markkanen digs a good body shot into Dismantle's ribs.
Dismantle wants to clinch.
Dismantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dismantle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markkanen tests Dismantle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
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 Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dismantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Markkanen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Markkanen.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dismantle misses with a low kick.
Markkanen loads up on a big right hand but Dismantle slips the punch.
Dismantle half committed to a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markkanen.
Dismantle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Markkanen. That did some damage!
Markkanen misses with a low kick. #CL#
Markkanen tries to keep at a distance but Dismantle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dismantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle gets through Markkanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle lands a left hand.
Markkanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markkanen blocking some punches.
Dismantle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dismantle digs a right hand underneath Markkanen's ribcage. Markkanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Dismantle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dismantle pushes Markkanen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dismantle.
A body shot lands from Dismantle.
Markkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dismantle lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dismantle throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dismantle slips under a jab from Markkanen.
Dismantle is looking to counter punch.
Markkanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
Dismantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Dismantle clinches.
Markkanen tries to break free but Dismantle pushes him back against the cage.
Markkanen misses with the head strike.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markkanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch. #T2#
Dismantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!#TD2#
Markkanen scores with a takedown into Dismantle's guard.

Dismantle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but Dismantle checks it.
Dismantle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markkanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markkanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markkanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dismantle staying out of range there.
Markkanen missing with a left hand there. Dismantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Dismantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markkanen throws a low kick but Dismantle avoids it.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Markkanen works Dismantle's body with a nice hook.
Markkanen throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markkanen moves away.#T3#
Markkanen defending well as Dismantle loads up on a big left hand.
Dismantle punishes Markkanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Markkanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dismantle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dismantle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Markkanen misses.
Dismantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a front kick aimed at Dismantle's knee but Dismantle avoids it well.
Markkanen lands with a shot to the body.
Dismantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Markkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle tries to clinch there but Markkanen circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markkanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markkanen with a jab.
Markkanen scores with a nice strike.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
A nice side step and Markkanen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dismantle tries to clinch but Markkanen is having none of it.
A low kick lands for Markkanen.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle walks into a stiff left hand from Markkanen.
Markkanen cracks Dismantle with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markkanen throws a shot to the body.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Dismantle misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mickey Dismantle did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Dismantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Markkanen's head.
Markkanen throws a big shot that misses.
Markkanen slips a jab from Dismantle.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.
Dismantle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Dismantle has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Markkanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Markkanen controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dismantle.
Dismantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Markkanen fails to land.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markkanen blocks an uppercut. #T1##TD2#
Markkanen successfully pulls guard.
Markkanen controls Dismantle momentarily but Dismantle frees himself. #SU#
Markkanen is working an open guard so Dismantle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dismantle tries to work over Markkanen's front leg with a kick but Markkanen checks it.
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Dismantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Markkanen misses the target.
Dismantle lands a jab to Markkanen's midsection.
Dismantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markkanen momentarily.
Markkanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dismantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
Markkanen looks to throw the jab but Dismantle is out of range.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen misses with a hook
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Markkanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Dismantle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle throws a lazy right hand but Markkanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markkanen feints and then cracks Dismantle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dismantle down.
Markkanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dismantle takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Markkanen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen blocks a leg kick.
Markkanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markkanen cracks a nice hook into Dismantle's ribs.
Dismantle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Markkanen misses.
Dismantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Markkanen cracks Dismantle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markkanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Dismantle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Dismantle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markkanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen lands a right hand.
Markkanen misses with a body punch.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markkanen can't break the clinch.
Dismantle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markkanen.
Markkanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Markkanen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markkanen.#BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markkanen throws out a loose jab but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle throws the kick towards the body but Markkanen avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dismantle. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle 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.
Dismantle loads up on a big right hand but Markkanen slips the punch.#T4#
Markkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Markkanen connects with a right hand. Dismantle shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle throws a leg kick but Markkanen checks it.
Markkanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Markkanen moves out of range as Dismantle strikes.
Dismantle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dismantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dismantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markkanen misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
Dismantle lands a jab to Markkanen's midsection.
Markkanen misses with a wild combination.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Dismantle.
Markkanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.
Markkanen throws a leg kick
enabling Dismantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Markkanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dismantle swings for the body but Markkanen moves out of range.
Odin Markkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
Dismantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markkanen is looking to chop away at Dismantle's legs.
Dismantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dismantle.
Nice defenses there by Dismantle.
A little feinted left hand from Dismantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markkanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markkanen shoots in but Dismantle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Markkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dismantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen checks the leg kick.
Markkanen misses the jab.
Dismantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markkanen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dismantle.
Dismantle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markkanen lunges at Dismantle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dismantle's hand.
Markkanen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch but Markkanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markkanen throws a jab when Dismantle was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markkanen, as that shot connected.
Dismantle with a nice calf kick.
Dismantle blocks a leg kick.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
Markkanen throws a hook to the side of Dismantle's head but Dismantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markkanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Markkanen fails to land the takedown.
Markkanen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Markkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Dismantle.
A low kick lands for Dismantle.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Markkanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Markkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dismantle is trying to stand back up but Markkanen is controlling him #T2#
Markkanen is nestled in close to Dismantle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markkanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Markkanen stalling.
Markkanen thows a huge punch but Dismantle dodges it nicely.
Markkanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markkanen prevents Dismantle from standing back up.
Dismantle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markkanen.
Dismantle tries to kick Markkanen off in order to stand up. Markkanen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Markkanen scores with a couple of short elbows.
The strikes coming from Markkanen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Markkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dismantle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Markkanen working the strikes but Dismantle uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Markkanen seems to be working for a kimura but Dismantle defends the submission attempt.
Markkanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4##ES#
Dismantle kicks off Markkanen and gets to his feet.
Markkanen blocks a jab.
A low kick from Markkanen misses
and Dismantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Dismantle's shoulder, as Dismantle tries to avoid the shot.
Dismantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dismantle wants to clinch.
Dismantle throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen tries to score with a low kick but Dismantle moves his leg out of the way.
Dismantle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dismantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dismantle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markkanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dismantle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Markkanen throws a hook to the side of Dismantle's head but Dismantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dismantle tests Markkanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Markkanen tries to keep at a distance but Dismantle has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Odin Markkanen.
I think Dismantle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mickey Dismantle!
Mickey Dismantle retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Mickey Dismantle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1045 Odin v Mickey
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Markkanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dismantle circles away.
Markkanen throws out a loose jab but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Dismantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dismantle tries to land a leg kick but Markkanen saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Dismantle moves into the clinch successfully.
Markkanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dismantle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dismantles head.
Dismantle digs a right hand into Markkanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markkanen's gas tank.
Markkanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen tries to pull guard but Dismantle holds him up against the cage and eventually Markkanen drops back down to his feet.
Dismantle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Markkanen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dismantle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dismantle lands a hook that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards.
Markkanen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dismantle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dismantle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markkanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle throws a hook to the side of Markkanen's head but Markkanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dismantle throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Markkanen catches Dismantle right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Dismantle throws a low kick but Markkanen avoids it.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dismantle checks a leg kick.
Markkanen misses with an uppercut. Dismantle saw that one coming.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Markkanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Dismantle's shoulder, as Dismantle tries to avoid the shot.
Dismantle throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Dismantle moves out of range easily.
Dismantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Markkanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dismantle staying out of range there.
Dismantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markkanen lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Dismantle lands.#T2#
Dismantle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dismantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dismantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markkanen misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
Dismantle misses with a lunging right hand
and Markkanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dismantle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markkanen moves away.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
A low kick from Markkanen is predictable there
and Dismantle counters with a nice body shot.
Markkanen cracks Dismantle with an open hand slap.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Dismantle.
Markkanen throws a front kick aimed at Dismantle's knee but Dismantle avoids it well.
Dismantle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markkanen's hands.
Markkanen dives in for a single leg takedown but Dismantle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dismantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Dismantle as the two fighters clinch.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Markkanen controls his hands.
Dismantle pushes Markkanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Dismantle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dismantle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a nice uppercut.
Dismantle blocks a body shot from Markkanen.
Dismantle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markkanens head.
Markkanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markkanen prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land. #BC#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markkanen moves away.
Dismantle scores with the left hand. Markkanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Dismantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Markkanen's head.
Dismantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dismantle misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle blocks a jab.
Dismantle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Markkanen misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Markkanen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dismantle can't do much from the bottom here.
Markkanen throws a strike aimed at the side of Dismantle's head but Dismantle avoids it well.
Markkanen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dismantle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dismantle is looking for a sweep.
Markkanen trying to control the action but Dismantle is working from the bottom.
Dismantle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Markkanen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Markkanen wants to control but Dismantle is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A good leg kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen moves away from the strike by Dismantle.
Dismantle moves away from the strike by Markkanen.
Markkanen throws out a loose jab but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dismantle throws a low kick, looking for Markkanen's leg but Markkanen calmly moves out of range.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dismantle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Markkanen dives in and scores a takedown into Dismantle's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markkanen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Markkanen postures up in Dismantle's guard and throws a big left but Dismantle blocks it.
Dismantle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markkanen throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Markkanen prevents Dismantle from getting back to his feet.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dismantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dismantle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dismantle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markkanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Markkanen throws a strike but Dismantle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Markkanen trying to keep a closed guard but Dismantle is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Markkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dismantle defends well.#SUB#
Markkanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markkanen has a closed guard, preventing Dismantle from standing up. #T2#
Markkanen trying to control the position. #SUB#
Markkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dismantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dismantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dismantle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markkanen's guard.#SUB#
Markkanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dismantle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Dismantle stands up from Markkanen's guard - Dismantle perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dismantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markkanen misses with a looping left.
Dismantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle moves in looking to clinch but Markkanen pushes him off.
Markkanen cracks Dismantle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dismantle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dismantle misses with a looping left.
Dismantle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Markkanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dismantle's head.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.
Dismantle throws a right hand that misses
and Markkanen counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Dismantle lands with a nice body kick.
Dismantle throws a head kick but Markkanen moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dismantle thumps Markkanen with a low kick.
Dismantle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Markkanen's head backwards.
Dismantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen backing away here, and Dismantle unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Markkanen is defended easily by Dismantle.
Markkanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dismantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Markkanen scores with a hook.
Dismantle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markkanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Dismantle's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Markkanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markkanen.
Markkanen digs a good hook to Dismantle's body.
Dismantle walks into a stiff left hand from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle is looking to clinch but Markkanen is avoiding it.
Markkanen throws a push kick but Dismantle slaps the foot to one side.
Dismantle walks into a stiff left hand from Markkanen.
Markkanen lands a leg kick that knocks Dismantle off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Dismantle blocks the leg kick.
Dismantle throws a hook but Markkanen avoids it easily.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen moves away from the strike by Dismantle.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dismantle lands with a good body shot.
Dismantle throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dismantle misses the target. #T1#
Dismantle looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Dismantle throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dismantle checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Dismantle misses.
Dismantle works the jab nicely.
Dismantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markkanen.
Dismantle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markkanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Dismantle tries to sprawl out of it but Markkanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dismantle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dismantle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dismantle throws a solid leg kick but Markkanen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dismantle.
Markkanen looks to throw the jab but Dismantle is out of range.
Markkanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Dismantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Dismantle needs to keep his hands up - Markkanen had a free shot at his head there.
Markkanen misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Markkanen throws a leg kick
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Markkanen.
Dismantle slips a jab and a cross from Markkanen.
Dismantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Markkanen lands a lovely overhand right.
Markkanen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dismantle blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Dismantle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but Dismantle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dismantle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Markkanen thows a body kick. Dismantle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dismantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markkanen.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dismantle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markkanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markkanen throws a lazy right hand but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markkanen throws a leg kick
and Dismantle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3##CL2#
Dismantle pushes Markkanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markkanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Markkanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markkanen wants a takedown but no success here.
Dismantle blocks an uppercut.
Dismantle working aggressively here.
Markkanen is working for takedown but Dismantle is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Dismantle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dismantle lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markkanen misses with the head strike.
Dismantle gets through Markkanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markkanen has Dismantle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dismantle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dismantle lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Dismantle lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Markkanen has hold of one of Dismantle's legs. Dismantle is fighting the takedown attempt but Markkanen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Dismantle has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Markkanen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Dismantle's shoulder, as Dismantle tries to avoid the shot.
Markkanen throws a chopping leg kick but Dismantle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Dismantle rushes Markkanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dismantle tries to work over Markkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markkanen is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markkanen.
Markkanen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dismantle to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Markkanen tries to pull guard but Dismantle won't allow it.
Markkanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dismantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markkanen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Dismantle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Dismantle lands a jab to Markkanen's midsection.
Dismantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markkanen shoots in for a double leg but Dismantle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Markkanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markkanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Dismantle lands with a shot to the body.
Dismantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markkanen moves forwards but Dismantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dismantle tries to clinch but Markkanen is having none of it.
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markkanen manages to avoid it.#TD#
Markkanen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dismantle's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dismantle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Markkanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markkanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markkanen lands a couple of elbows.
Dismantle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Markkanen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dismantle wants to get back to his feet but Markkanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markkanen scoring with some ground and pound.
Markkanen throws an elbow that misses. Dismantle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Markkanen's guard. Nice move by Dismantle!#REVB##SUB#
Markkanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Dismantle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markkanen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Markkanen has his foot on Dismantle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dismantle works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Markkanen is working an open guard so Dismantle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Markkanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dismantle. #T3#
Dismantle jabs at Markkanen's body.
Dismantle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dismantle dips to his left and cracks Markkanen with an uppercut!
Dismantle lands a nice hook to Markkanen's body. Markkanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Markkanen misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markkanen. Dismantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle throws a front kick aimed at Markkanen's knee but Markkanen avoids it well.
Dismantle lands with a straight right. Markkanen didn't see that one coming.
Dismantle moves out of range as Markkanen strikes.
Dismantle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Dismantle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Markkanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Dismantle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Dismantle as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Markkanen.
Dismantle blocks an uppercut.
Dismantle tries to work over Markkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Markkanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dismantle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markkanen's elbow.
Markkanen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dismantle cracks Markkanen with a nice body shot.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the side of Dismantle's head.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dismantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markkanen's elbow.
Markkanen blocks an uppercut.
Dismantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markkanen lands with a right to the head.
Markkanen misses with a body punch.
Markkanen is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dismantle prevents it.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dismantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Odin Markkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markkanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markkanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Markkanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Dismantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dismantle throws a shot to the body.
Dismantle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dismantle throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Markkanen lands a leg kick that knocks Dismantle off balance momentarily.
Markkanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle wants to clinch but Markkanen slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Markkanen thows a body kick. Dismantle tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Markkanen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dismantle's half guard.
Dismantle is looking to get back to is feet but Markkanen passes into side control. #T1#
Dismantle is trying to buck Markkanen off.
Markkanen misses with the ground and pound.
Markkanen is trying to ground and pound but Dismantle uses the momentary lack of control by Markkanen to regain half guard.
Markkanen throws a strike but Dismantle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Markkanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markkanen is in close to Dismantle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dismantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Dismantle wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling the position.
Markkanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markkanen 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.
Markkanen won't allow Dismantle to get back to his feet.
Markkanen scoring with some ground and pound.
Dismantle is looking to stand up but Markkanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Markkanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Markkanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Markkanen looking to sit in guard and control but Dismantle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Markkanen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Markkanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dismantle defends it easily.#SUB#
Markkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dismantle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dismantle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Markkanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Odin Markkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dismantle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markkanen's guard.#SUB#
Markkanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB#
Markkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dismantle preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Dismantle gets to his feet - Markkanen follows without any prompting.
Dismantle throws a shot from downtown. Markkanen moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Markkanen.
Dismantle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markkanen misses with a low kick.
Dismantle throws a nice looking combination but Markkanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Dismantle moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Dismantle rushes Markkanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Markkanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dismantle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: GAMMA#1039 Odin v Jorgen
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Kruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markkanen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jorgen Kruth has been cut.
Jab, jab by Kruth - just one landing.
Kruth tries for a takedown but Markkanen circles away easily
and Markkanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorgen Kruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kruth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Markkanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kruth somewhat.
As Kruth looks to move away, Markkanen throws a big counter combo but Kruth just gets out of the way.
Odin Markkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Kruth.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kruth tries for a takedown but Markkanen circles away easily
and Markkanen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kruth's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markkanen counters with a straight right hand.
Markkanen wants to land a leg kick but Kruth is out of range.
Kruth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markkanen tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruth avoided it.#T1#
Kruth looks for a takedown but Markkanen sprawls well.#TD2#
Markkanen gets caught flat footed, as Kruth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Markkanen keeps moving.
Markkanen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruth controls the pace.
Markkanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kruth's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kruth working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Markkanen has passed into half guard!
Kruth is staying active underneath Markkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Kruth trying to control from the bottom.
Kruth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Markkanen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Markkanen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kruth is looking for a sweep. Markkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruth trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Markkanen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kruth working to try and regain half guard.
Markkanen lands a couple of good shots and Kruth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Markkanen is trying to stick to Kruth's back but Kruth is turning into Markkanen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Markkanen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kruth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markkanen keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kruth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Kruth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kruth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Markkanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markkanen keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markkanen.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markkanen as he avoids it easily.
Markkanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kruth.
Kruth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruth has his takedown stuffed
letting Markkanen counter with a right hand.
Odin Markkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Kruth.
Kruth looks for a takedown but Markkanen sprawls well.#CL#
Markkanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen has a couple of punches blocked by Kruth.
Markkanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Markkanen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Markkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruth can do to turn this around?
Kruth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markkanen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Odin Markkanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt
and Markkanen counters with a low kick, right behind Kruth 's knee. #T1#
Markkanen throws out a loose jab but Kruth uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Kruth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Markkanen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Kruth swings around for an armbar but Markkanen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kruth's guard.
Kruth is breathing heavily.
Markkanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markkanen is one step ahead there.
Kruth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruth wants to control but Markkanen passes easily into half guard.
Kruth tries to get to full guard but Markkanen has control of the leg.
Markkanen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Kruth trying to control here.
Markkanen is looking to take a break and control but Kruth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruth gets full 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.
Markkanen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kruth's head.#T3#
Kruth is trying to keep Markkanen in close. #SUB2#
Kruth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Markkanen escapes and throws Kruth's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Markkanen scores with punches from side control.
Kruth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kruth struggling a bit here.
Kruth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Kruth is just content to waste time from the top position. Markkanen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markkanen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Markkanen is working Kruth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kruth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Kruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markkanen is aware though and is defending well.
Markkanen trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Kruth has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Markkanen thumps Kruth with a low kick.#TD2#
Kruth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Markkanen's guard.
Kruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Markkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Markkanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but Markkanen is keeping the position.
Kruth looking to sit in guard and control but Markkanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Markkanen wants to pass the guard but Kruth is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kruth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markkanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruth is trying to hold Markkanen in close to prevent damage but Markkanen has managed to pass into half guard.
Kruth is looking to improve his position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Markkanen is thwarting Kruth's attempts to control the position.
Markkanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kruth is trying to control but Markkanen manages to pass to mount!
Markkanen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kruth looks a forlorn figure.
Markkanen prevents Kruth from getting the reversal.#T3#
Markkanen looking to finish Kruth with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kruth!
Kruth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kruth is looking to improve his position but Markkanen isn't that keen on the idea.
Kruth tries to hold on but Markkanen postures up.
Odin Markkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markkanen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruth is looking to escape.
Kruth sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Kruth trying to control but Markkanen postures up.
Kruth is looking for a sweep. Markkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markkanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Markkanen trying to pass the guard but Kruth defending well.
Kruth wants to get back to full guard but Markkanen has passed into side control.
Markkanen scoring with punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruth is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##TD2#
Markkanen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Markkanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Markkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruth defends well.
Markkanen 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen controlling the action here.#T1#
Kruth is refusing to be controlled, as Markkanen sits in half guard.
Kruth is looking to improve his position.
Markkanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kruth is looking to improve his position.
Markkanen thows a huge punch but Kruth dodges it nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kruth is looking to control Markkanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruth avoid being mounted?
Markkanen lands strikes from half guard.
Kruth wants to control but Markkanen is keeping busy.
Markkanen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kruth is staying active underneath Markkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kruth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Markkanen is working away from the top position though.
Kruth is trying to control but Markkanen manages to pass to mount! #T3#
Kruth tries to hold on but Markkanen pushes him away.
Markkanen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kruth gets back to half guard.
Markkanen throws a strike but Kruth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Markkanen stays in close to Kruth's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kruth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Markkanen lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kruth holds on and takes a little breather.
Markkanen 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.
Kruth trying to control the position here.
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Kruth keeps moving.
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.

Odin Markkanen had his way with Jorgen Kruth in that round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Kruth goes for a double leg but Markkanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markkanen continues to drive forward.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markkanen but Markkanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markkanen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruth darts in looking for a takedown but Markkanen gets double underhooks and turns Kruth into the cage.
As Kruth backs away, Markkanen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Odin Markkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Kruth.
Kruth fails with the takedown
and Markkanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markkanen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Markkanen scores with a jab. Kruth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth with a poor takedown
and Markkanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markkanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt
and Markkanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruth thinking.
Markkanen jabs at Kruth's body.#T1#
Markkanen misses with a few strikes there.
Markkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markkanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markkanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markkanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruth. #CL#
Markkanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Markkanen lands a right hand.
Markkanen prevents the takedown attempt.
Markkanen cracks Kruth with a nice body shot.
Kruth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Markkanen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the side of Kruth's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruth can't get the takedown. #T2#
Markkanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Markkanen. #BC#
Markkanen manages to break the clinch.
Kruth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Markkanen counters with a crisp one two that drops Kruth! Markkanen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kruth to his feet! Kruth is in big trouble!#ROC#Kruth is rocked!
Kruth has his takedown stuffed
and Markkanen counters with a huge left! Kruth is in big trouble! He's backing up but Markkanen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kruth from any more damage. A dominating finish by Markkanen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odin Markkanen!
A less than humble Odin Markkanen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DMMA 276 The Superfight!
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Fisher lands a nice shot to the body.
Fisher throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher punishes Markkanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Fisher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
Markkanen swings widly with a right hand
and Fisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markkanen lands a really nice looking cross but Fisher seems unphased.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Fisher.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Markkanen.
Markkanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fisher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Markkanen there.
A jab from Markkanen finds it's way through Fisher's defenses.
Markkanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markkanen tests Fisher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markkanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fisher circles away.
Markkanen slips under a jab.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.
Markkanen feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Markkanen scoring well with a low kick there.
John Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher leaves Markkanen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Fisher misses.
Markkanen catches Fisher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Markkanen fakes the leg kick and cracks Fisher in the body.
Markkanen with the inside leg kick.
Markkanen throws a low kick, looking for Fisher's leg but Fisher calmly moves out of range.
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fisher digs a good body shot into Markkanen's ribs.
Markkanen throws a hook but Fisher avoids it easily.
Fisher throws out a counter right but Markkanen avoids it with no problem.
Markkanen lands a jab to the nose.
Markkanen looks for a takedown but Fisher sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen drops his hands momentarily and Fisher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Odin Markkanen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher lands a glancing blow to the side of Markkanen's head.
Markkanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fisher.#T2#
Markkanen defending well as Fisher loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markkanen misses with a low kick.
Fisher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markkanen lands a head shot.
Markkanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Markkanen darts in looking for a takedown but Fisher gets double underhooks and turns Markkanen into the cage. #BC#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fisher loads up on a big right hand but Markkanen slips the punch.
Markkanen thuds his shin into the meat of Fisher's side.
Fisher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markkanen.
Markkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
Fisher jabs Markkanen right on the nose. Markkanen blinks but takes it well.
Fisher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fisher blocks a low kick nicely.
Markkanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fisher's sensitive parts.
Markkanen misses the jab.
Fisher misses with an uppercut. Markkanen saw that one coming.#T3#
Markkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Markkanen!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markkanen.
Fisher scores with a jab to the body.
Markkanen drops his hands momentarily and Fisher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markkanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fisher just misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen moves out of range as Fisher strikes.
Markkanen attempts a counter takedown but Fisher avoids it well and moves away.
Markkanen swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range.
Markkanen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A cross from Markkanen lands.
Markkanen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a looping right.
Fisher misses with a body punch
and Markkanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen with a nice calf kick.
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markkanen throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher lands a jab to the nose.
Fisher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markkanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fisher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markkanen takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
Markkanen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fisher takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Markkanen jabs Fisher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markkanen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fisher! But no joy.
Fisher has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Markkanen.
Fisher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Markkanen wants to land a leg kick but Fisher is out of range.
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 Odin Markkanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Odin Markkanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The crowd cheers as Fisher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Markkanen doesn't seem phased though.
Fisher throws a shot from downtown. Markkanen moves away and avoids it.
Markkanen takes one on the button.
Fisher misses with a wild body shot.
Fisher throws the left hand but Markkanen avoids the punch easily.
Fisher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a looping right.
Fisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Fisher.
Fisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher loads up on a big right hand but Markkanen slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fisher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
John Fisher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fisher.
Markkanen misses with a body shot
and Fisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markkanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fisher at a distance. #T1##TD#
Markkanen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markkanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Markkanen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fisher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fisher has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Markkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markkanen's guard.
Fisher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markkanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Markkanen is looking for a triangle but Fisher pushes his legs off easily.
Markkanen working a defensive guard here.
Fisher wants to stand but Markkanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Markkanen working for a triangle but Fisher defends it easily. #T2#
Fisher tries to stand but Markkanen is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Markkanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fisher wants to stand but Markkanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Fisher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Markkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fisher has managed to get both his arms back between Markkanen's legs - danger averted.
Fisher wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB#
Markkanen working for a triangle but Fisher defends it easily.
Fisher tries to stand but Markkanen is controlling from the bottom.
Markkanen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Markkanen 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#
Fisher is trying to stand up here but Markkanen is controlling him well.
Markkanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fisher's head.
Markkanen throwing shots but Fisher is blocking nicely. #T4#
Markkanen throwing shots but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Markkanen with the ground and pound but Fisher uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markkanen postures up.
Markkanen pushing down on Fisher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Markkanen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fisher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Markkanen wants to pass the guard but Fisher is defending well. #SUB#
Markkanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Markkanen misses with a head shot. Fisher uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Odin Markkanen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Markkanen chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Markkanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fisher is staying active underneath Markkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fisher manages to get to full guard.
Markkanen trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely. #T1#
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Odin Markkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markkanen lands a couple of digs.
Markkanen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fisher looking to control.
Fisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markkanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Markkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markkanen stands up over Fisher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Markkanen throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely.
Markkanen 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.
Markkanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
Markkanen works over Fisher with some ground and pound from guard.
Markkanen throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely.
Markkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Markkanen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fisher can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Markkanen is working for a kimura but Fisher is defending it quite comfortably.
Fisher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markkanen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markkanen wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Markkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markkanen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fisher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Markkanen passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Markkanen punching from mount but Fisher doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fisher wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Markkanen.
Markkanen looking to ground and pound but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Markkanen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fisher is looking to escape.
Fisher trying desperately to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markkanen raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Markkanen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Markkanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Markkanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fishers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Markkanen lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Fisher is rocked!
Fisher missing with a left hand there. Markkanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fisher is still on wobbly legs! Can Markkanen finish him?
Markkanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fisher seems to have recovered his senses.
Markkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Markkanen.
Markkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Fisher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markkanen misses with a looping right.
Fisher misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fisher at a distance.
Markkanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fisher.
Markkanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fisher circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Markkanen's head.
Markkanen slips under a jab from Fisher.#T1#
A big right from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Fisher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Markkanen feints and as Fisher raises his hands in defense, Markkanen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markkanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markkanen stops Fisher from standing up.
Markkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markkanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markkanen wants to pass the guard but Fisher is keeping the position.
Markkanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.#T2#
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Markkanen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fisher is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fisher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markkanen blocks a jab.
Markkanen throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
Fisher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markkanen manages to avoid it.
Fisher lands with an overhand left.
Markkanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markkanen!
Fisher lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Fisher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
Markkanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fisher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fisher but Fisher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markkanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Fisher.
Nice defenses there by Markkanen.
Markkanen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Markkanen tries to land a body kick
and Fisher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fisher throws a hook but Markkanen avoids it easily.
Markkanen shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Fisher throws an overhand right that lands on Markkanen's shoulder, as Markkanen tries to avoid the shot.
Fisher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fisher misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen misses with a right hand
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markkanen can pounce on him.
Fisher punishes Markkanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Fisher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markkanen looks to land a combination but Fisher avoids it well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Markkanen connects with a looping right hand.
Fisher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fisher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fisher lands a really nice looking cross but Markkanen seems unphased.
Markkanen throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Markkanen gets a double leg takedown into Fisher's guard.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen had his way with John Fisher in that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Markkanen's cut.
That's time! Markkanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Fisher misses with a looping left.
Markkanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markkanen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Markkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Markkanen lands with a cross.
Markkanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markkanen throws a shot from downtown. Fisher moves away and avoids it.
Markkanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markkanen is looking to counter punch.
Markkanen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fisher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Markkanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Markkanen.
Good work by Fisher as he checks the leg kick.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but Fisher sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fisher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Markkanen lands a head shot.
Markkanen lands with a right hand.
Fisher connects with the punch.
Markkanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fisher at a distance.
Fisher looks to land a right hand but Markkanen moved out of range.
Markkanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Markkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markkanen takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Markkanen is rocked!
Markkanen loads up on a big right hand but Fisher slips the punch.
Fisher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Markkanen.
An attempted straight right counter from Markkanen misses the target.
Fisher jabs at Markkanen's body.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fisher throws an off balance right hand
and Markkanen counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Markkanen misses.
John Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Fisher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Fisher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fisher thows a huge punch but Markkanen dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Fisher is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Markkanen sees it coming and defends easily.
Markkanen manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Markkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fisher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fisher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Markkanen is trying to keep Fisher in close. #SUB#
Markkanen looking for a guillotine here but Fisher defends easily.
Fisher wants to get up but he can't break Markkanen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Markkanen 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.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markkanen has a closed guard, preventing Fisher from standing up. #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.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Markkanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Markkanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fisher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Markkanen is proving hard to escape from.
Markkanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Markkanen has his foot on Fisher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fisher works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Markkanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Fisher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fisher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Markkanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Markkanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markkanen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odin Markkanen!
Odin Markkanen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, John Fisher stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's champ for a reason. Good fight Odin, maybe we'll run it back one day when the belt is on the line.'.

Event: GAMMA#1028 Tungsten v Beau
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Good leg kick by River.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Markkanen misses.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River jabs Markkanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markkanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markkanen throws a lazy body kick
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Markkanen 's knee.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Markkanen is able to avoid easily.
River has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markkanen.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Markkanen is just out of range.
River misses with a head kick.
Markkanen blocks a low kick nicely.
Markkanen looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Markkanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Markkanen misses with a wild body shot.
River wants to land a leg kick but Markkanen is out of range.
River throws a head kick but Markkanen moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for River.
River takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
River wants to clinch up but Markkanen keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Markkanen misses.
River avoids the head kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a front kick that sends River stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markkanen.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen blocks a jab.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Markkanen off balance momentarily.
Markkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Markkanen staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throws a push kick but Markkanen slaps the foot to one side.
Markkanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markkanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Markkanen scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
Markkanen lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Markkanen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River tries to clinch up but Markkanen circles away and keeps his distance.
River looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
River throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River misses with a body kick.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markkanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from River misses.
Nice straight punches there by Markkanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markkanen.
Markkanen tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River scores with a leg kick.
A big right from River misses.
Markkanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
River ducks under a wild hook from Markkanen.
River blocks a jab.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markkanen throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
River with the inside leg kick.
Crunch! Markkanen slams his shin into River's torso.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markkanen. Markkanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Markkanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River throws a push kick but Markkanen slaps the foot to one side.
Markkanen checks a low kick from River.
Markkanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but Markkanen steps away.
Markkanen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot by Markkanen.
Markkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markkanen walks into a stiff left hand from River.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Markkanen.

River throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
River rushes Markkanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markkanen tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markkanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with the head strike.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Markkanen drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Markkanen has an active guard here but River has managed to pass into half guard.
Markkanen tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charlie River will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
River misses with a body shot.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River sizes up Markkanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River tries to clinch but Markkanen moves out of range.
Markkanen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from River.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River lets loose with a powerful body kick. Markkanen will feel that in the morning.
River looks for the body kick but Markkanen saw that one coming.
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Markkanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markkanen takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
River lands a jab to the nose.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
Charlie River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markkanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Markkanen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
River wants to get back to his feet but Markkanen passes into half guard. #T1##REVB#
Markkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River won't allow Markkanen to pass to mount.
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markkanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Markkanen slips a nice elbow through River's hands, connecting with River's forehead.
Markkanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
River avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markkanen.
Markkanen slows the pace down in half guard.
River wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Markkanen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Markkanen trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
Markkanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Markkanen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markkanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Markkanen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Markkanen there.
Markkanen 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.
River is staying active underneath Markkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Markkanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Markkanen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. River is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Odin Markkanen!
Odin Markkanen retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Odin Markkanen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1025 Wilfred v Milo
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Markkanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Mantle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Markkanen did well to prevent Mantle getting side control.
Mantle 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.
Markkanen tries to roll over but Mantle keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markkanen trying to control here.
Markkanen taking some punishment here, with Mantle in his half guard.
Mantle 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.
Markkanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Mantle is keen to just control but Markkanen is a slippery customer.
Markkanen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mantle lands strikes from half guard.
Mantle is trying to control the action in half guard but Markkanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Markkanen trying to hold on to Mantle's head to control him but Mantle postures up. #T1#
Markkanen tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg.
Markkanen is refusing to be controlled, as Mantle sits in half guard.
Markkanen gets full guard.
Markkanen keeping full guard, as Mantle tries to pass.
Mantle postures up. #SUB2#
Markkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mantle is aware though and is defending well.
Markkanen keeping full guard, as Mantle tries to pass.
Mantle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mantle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mantle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mantle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Markkanen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mantle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Markkanen tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg.
Mantle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nice strikes from Mantle there.
Markkanen tries to roll over but Mantle keeps him under control.
Mantle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Markkanen tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg.
Markkanen is still trying to improve position.
Mantle 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. #SUB2#
Markkanen looking for submissions off his back.
Mantle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mantle 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. #T4#
Mantle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mantle passes to side control.
We've been hearing that Mantle has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mantle lands a few punches from side control.
Markkanen tries to bench press Mantle off him but Mantle keeps the position.
Mantle has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Markkanen is desperately trying to improve his position but Mantle has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Markkanen working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Markkanen cracks Mantle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Markkanen throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Markkanen misses with a body kick.
Mantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Markkanen's shoulder, as Markkanen tries to avoid the shot.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Mantle slips a jab and a cross from Markkanen.
Mantle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Mantle gets caught flat footed, as Markkanen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mantle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markkanen works over Mantle with some ground and pound from guard.
Graham Mantle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mantle keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mantle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markkanen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle postures up.
Mantle sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Markkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mantle is aware though and is defending well.
Mantle won't allow Markkanen to sweep him here.
Mantle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mantle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mantle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from Markkanen.
Mantle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Markkanen looking to control. #SUB2#
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Markkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Markkanen's legs - danger averted.
Mantle chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Markkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.
Markkanen keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Mantle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markkanen's head.#T3##SUB2#
Markkanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mantle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mantle distracts Markkanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Markkanen pushes a forearm under Mantle's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mantle is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odin Markkanen!
Odin Markkanen is the new featherweight champion!
Odin Markkanen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1022 Maline vs Herbert
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markkanen.
Markkanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen scores with a leg kick.
Markkanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Markkanen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Markkanen saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markkanen 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Markkanen missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markkanen lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Markkanen scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit motions for Markkanen to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Markkanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Markkanen is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now. #SUB#
Markkanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sitsongrit defends it well.
Markkanen thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Markkanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though. #SUB#
Markkanen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Markkanen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markkanen thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Markkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markkanen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Markkanen is controlling him well.
Markkanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Markkanen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Markkanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head. #T3#
Markkanen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sitsongrit regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Markkanen.
Markkanen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sitsongrit is pushing Markkanen's head away, looking to escape. Markkanen manages to hold on to the position though.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep but Markkanen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Markkanen looking to control but Sitsongrit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Markkanen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sitsongrit holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Markkanen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T4#
Markkanen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Markkanen controlling the position easily from mount.
Markkanen throwing strikes but Sitsongrit recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Markkanen wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit pushes Markkanen off looking to stand but Markkanen dives back in and keeps control.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Markkanen keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen 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#
Markkanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markkanen stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
Markkanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markkanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markkanen lands a couple of digs.
Markkanen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Markkanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Markkanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markkanen wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Markkanen throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Some bone on bone action there as Markkanen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Markkanen moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Markkanen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markkanen manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Markkanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Markkanen defends it well.
Markkanen tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Markkanen saw that one coming.
Markkanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Markkanen shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Markkanen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sitsongrit is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Markkanen, into his guard. #REVB#
Markkanen working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Markkanen wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Markkanen has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Markkanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Markkanen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Markkanen misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Markkanen missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Markkanen misses the jab.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markkanen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Markkanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Markkanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markkanen misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markkanen. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
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 Odin Markkanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Markkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markkanen 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Markkanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markkanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Markkanen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markkanen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Markkanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markkanen throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Markkanen misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Markkanen stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markkanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Markkanen tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Markkanen avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Markkanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Markkanen misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Markkanen walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Markkanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markkanen throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Markkanen dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Markkanen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Markkanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Markkanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markkanen tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markkanen moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Markkanen.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen slips under a jab.
Markkanen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Markkanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markkanen down.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markkanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Markkanen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
A big right from Markkanen misses.
A swing and a miss from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
Markkanen throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markkanen off to one side.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markkanens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Markkanen misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit with the counter takedown but Markkanen avoids it easily.
Markkanen misses with a leg kick.
Markkanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markkanen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Markkanen throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markkanen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Markkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit with the counter takedown but Markkanen avoids it easily.
Markkanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Markkanen cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Markkanen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Markkanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markkanen misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Markkanen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Markkanen shoots in.
Markkanen thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Markkanen tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markkanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Markkanen's leg but Markkanen calmly moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petsuwan Sitsongrit.
I think Markkanen 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#1016 Orlando v Bonney
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Areni throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Areni.
Markkanen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni 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 nice leg kick lands there from Areni.
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Areni misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Markkanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Areni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Markkanen throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Markkanen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Areni stuffs the takedown.
Markkanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Areni. Markkanen shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markkanen.
Areni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Markkanen's head.
A clash of legs there as Markkanen blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Areni has managed to clinch.
Areni struggles to land a body shot inside as Markkanen controls his hands. #T1#
Areni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markkanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Areni tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it.
Areni blocks an uppercut.
Areni lands with a short shot to the head.
Markkanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Areni won't allow it.
Areni tries to work over Markkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Areni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Areni tries to work over Markkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Areni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Areni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markkanen's elbow. #TD#
Markkanen pulls Areni into guard.
Areni wants to control from the top but Markkanen keeps moving.
Areni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Areni looking to sit in guard and control but Markkanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Markkanen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Areni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markkanen.
Markkanen looking to sit in guard and control but Areni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Markkanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Areni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Areni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markkanen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Areni content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Markkanen trying to control the position. #SUB#
Areni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Markkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Areni has managed to get both his arms back between Markkanen's legs - danger averted.
Areni lands a couple of digs.
Areni throws a strike but Markkanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Markkanen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Areni wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling the position.
Areni keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully.
Markkanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Areni wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling the position.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Areni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Areni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Areni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markkanen, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Markkanen.
A short right from Markkanen.
Areni misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Markkanen pulls guard.
Areni pushing down on Markkanen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Markkanen has hold of Areni's hands but Areni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Areni is nestled in close to Markkanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Areni is keen to just control but Markkanen is a slippery customer.
Areni prevents Markkanen from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Areni.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Areni connects with a nice short shot to Markkanen's temple.
Areni working over Markkanen with some ground and pound. Markkanen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Markkanen is pressing down on Areni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Areni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Markkanen's head.
Odin Markkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markkanen is trying to control the position but Areni postures up.
Areni with a nice head shot there.
Areni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Areni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Areni postures up in Markkanen's guard and throws a big left but Markkanen blocks it.
Markkanen 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#
Markkanen is pressing down on Areni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Areni is holding on for now.
Markkanen is looking to pass Areni's guard but actually Areni recovers to full guard. #T2#
Markkanen stops Areni from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Areni keeps moving.
Areni wants to stand up but Markkanen is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Areni fakes the leg kick and cracks Markkanen in the body.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markkanen.
Markkanen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Areni defends it nicely.
Areni takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Markkanen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Areni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Markkanen. Those never looked like landing.
Markkanen throws a solid leg kick but Areni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Markkanen.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Areni.
Markkanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markkanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Areni throws the kick towards the body but Markkanen avoids it.
Markkanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Markkanen misses with a looping right.#T4#
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markkanen moves out of range as Areni throws a body kick.
Markkanen throwing a counter right hand but Areni manages to avoid it.
Markkanen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Areni misses with an uppercut
and Areni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Areni throws a leg kick but Markkanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Areni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
Areni counters with a body kick.
Areni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Areni throws a wild body kick that Markkanen sees coming a mile off.
Areni misses with an uppercut.
Areni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hin Areni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Markkanen.
Hin Areni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areni misses with a straight right.
Areni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Areni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markkanen. That's going to slow Areni down.
Areni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markkanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Areni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hin Areni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Areni connects with an inside leg kick.
Areni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
Areni checks a leg kick.
Markkanen slips a jab from Areni.
Areni misses the jab.
Areni misses with a low kick.
Markkanen throws a counter high kick but Areni was just alert enough to avoid it.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
Areni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Areni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Areni takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Areni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markkanen can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Markkanen does no damage.
Markkanen misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen lands a body shot.
Markkanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Areni. Areni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Markkanen throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Areni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni throws a hook but Markkanen avoids it easily.#CL2#
Markkanen gets tackled into the cage by Areni. Areni maintains the clinch. #T1#
Areni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards. #BC#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markkanen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Markkanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Areni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Areni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Areni lands a high kick!
Areni misses with a low kick.
Markkanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Areni.
Areni misses with a hook.
Markkanen thows a leg kick but Areni checks it #TD2#
and Areni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Markkanen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Areni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markkanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Areni.
Markkanen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Areni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Areni trying to control but Markkanen is working from the bottom.
Markkanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Areni manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Markkanen throwing strikes from guard but Areni blocks nicely.
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Areni keeps moving.
Areni wants to stand and escape but Markkanen is having none of it. #T3#
Markkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Areni is looking to stand up but Markkanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Markkanen throws a strike but Areni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Markkanen has momentary wrist control but Areni slips an elbow through the middle.
Areni trying to control but Markkanen is working from the bottom.
Markkanen controls Areni momentarily but Areni frees himself.
Areni wants to control from the top but Markkanen keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Markkanen wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Areni.#CL2#
Areni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markkanen, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Areni.
Areni lands a nice uppercut.
Markkanen misses with a body punch.
Markkanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Areni is leaning against Markkanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Areni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Areni tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it.
Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Markkanen.
Areni misses with a body punch.
Areni swings wildly with an uppercut but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A jab from Markkanen does it's job there.
Areni scores with a nice strike.
Markkanen digs a good body shot into Areni's ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Areni finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Areni is looking to score with low kicks.
Areni scores with a body shot.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Areni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markkanen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Areni momentarily.
Areni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Markkanen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Areni.
A nice leg kick from Markkanen, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Areni. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Areni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markkanen tries to counter with a takedown but Areni is quick to defend against it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markkanen.
Areni lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Markkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Markkanen throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markkanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Markkanen attempts a counter takedown but Areni avoids it well and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Areni.
Areni thuds his right hand into Markkanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Areni misses the body punch #TD#
and Markkanen counters with a single leg into guard. Areni didn't expect that.
Markkanen stops Areni from standing up.
Markkanen throws a big right hand that misses.
Areni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markkanen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Areni is looking to stand up but Markkanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Areni keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Markkanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Areni's head.
Markkanen is looking to advance position but Areni has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Areni looking to control but Markkanen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Markkanen is looking to improve his position but Areni isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Areni raining down shots from the mount!
Areni cracks Markkanen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Markkanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Areni breaks from Markkanen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Areni scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Markkanen?
Markkanen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Areni putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Areni pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Markkanen is rocked!
Areni postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Markkanen looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Markkanen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Areni unloads with some shots from mount but Markkanen bucks and avoids them well.
Markkanen seems to have got his legs back now.
Areni lands a nice shot to the head.
Areni dominating with strikes here.
Areni raining down hammerfists from mount.
Markkanen is trying desperately to improve position.
Areni lands a big shot to the head and Markkanen winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni is the new featherweight champion!
Hin Areni took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GAMMA#1013 Aurelius v Glover
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Mantle throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
Markkanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Markkanen lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markkanen can pounce on him. #TD#
Mantle tries to sprawl but Markkanen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mantle gets back to full guard.
Mantle 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.
Markkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle controlling Markkanen's posture.
Mantle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markkanen is one step ahead there. #T1#
Mantle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mantle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markkanen is one step ahead there.
Mantle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Mantle keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mantle tries to move into range but Markkanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mantle moves out of range as Markkanen strikes.
Good shot there by Mantle.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Mantle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mantle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Mantle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Mantle slips under a jab from Markkanen.
A jab from Mantle misses.
Mantle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markkanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Markkanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mantle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Mantle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markkanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Mantle misses.#T3#
Mantle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markkanen throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
Mantle misses with a looping right.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Markkanen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markkanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mantle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Mantle.
Markkanen throws a leg kick
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
Mantle cracks Markkanen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mantle lands with a shot to the body.
Markkanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Markkanen lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle lands a jab to Markkanen's midsection.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Markkanen misses with a leg kick.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markkanen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mantle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Markkanen throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Markkanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mantle missing with a left hand there. Markkanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markkanen misses with a wild combination.
Mantle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markkanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markkanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle. #TD#
Markkanen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markkanen wants to pass the guard but Mantle is keeping the position.
Markkanen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mantle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
That's time! Markkanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Markkanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mantle is out of range and Markkanen settles back down.
Mantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Mantle misses.
Mantle misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Markkanen.
Markkanen with a nice calf kick.
Markkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantle can do to turn this around?
A low kick lands for Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mantle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Markkanen throws a series of strikes that have Mantle backpedaling.
Jab from Mantle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markkanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mantle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markkanens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Markkanen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mantle was covering up waiting for the punch and Markkanen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Markkanen looking to sit in guard and control but Mantle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mantle trying to control but Markkanen is working from the bottom.
Markkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantle throws a strike but Markkanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mantle looking for a sweep. Not yet Mantle, not yet.
Mantle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Odin Markkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markkanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Mantle has wrist control.#T2#
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Mantle keeps moving.
Mantle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Markkanen has passed into side control.
Mantle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Markkanen off and has taken his back!
Markkanen trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Markkanen right now. #T3#
Mantle gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Mantle avoiding Markkanen 's attempts to control his hands.
Markkanen covers up after that shot from Mantle.
Mantle is riding his opponent, not letting Markkanen buck him off.
Mantle doesn't have the hooks in and Markkanen manages to turn into his guard.
Mantle wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantle seems keen to control Markkanen's posture.
Mantle 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.#T4#
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mantle has his hands on Markkanen's head, controlling the position.
Markkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Mantle.
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 Odin Markkanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Markkanen connects with an inside leg kick.
Markkanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Markkanen there.
Mantle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Markkanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Markkanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markkanen with a hook.
Markkanen lands the left hand.
Markkanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mantle counters with a left to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mantle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick from Markkanen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Markkanen's shoulder, as Markkanen tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markkanen. That's going to slow Mantle down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen throws a hook but Mantle blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Markkanen.
Markkanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mantle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mantle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Markkanen with a hook.
Markkanen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Markkanen is just out of range.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Markkanen swinging wildly here.
Mantle lands with a hook. Markkanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Markkanen connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Markkanen.
A low kick from Markkanen misses
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Markkanen lunges at Mantle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mantle's hand.
Mantle slaps away a takedown attempt from Markkanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Mantle.
Markkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Mantle checks a low kick from Markkanen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle blocks a low kick nicely.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Markkanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantle.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Markkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle wants to counter with a clinch but Markkanen pushes him away.
Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
Mantle works the jab nicely.
Markkanen is looking to score with low kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Mantle scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Markkanen misses its intended target.
Mantle stuns Markkanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markkanen misses with an uppercut
and Mantle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markkanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Markkanen is predictable there
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markkanen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Markkanen misses with a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Markkanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Mantle as he checks the leg kick.
Markkanen shoots in but Mantle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Markkanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mantle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Markkanen thinking.
Markkanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Mantle sprawls well. He's pushed Markkanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Mantle misses.
Markkanen with a nice cross.
Markkanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Odin Markkanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Markkanen throws a head kick but Mantle moves out of range.
A punch combination from Mantle misses.
Markkanen lands a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markkanen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mantle checks a leg kick.
Mantle throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Markkanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Markkanen misses the target.
Mantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Mantle.
Markkanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mantle is out of range.
Mantle takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Markkanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mantle's head.
Markkanen misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Markkanen there.
The fighters circling - Markkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Mantle misses.
Mantle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Mantle.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markkanen.
Mantle checks a low kick from Markkanen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Markkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Markkanen misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Graham Mantle just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markkanen misses with a low kick as Mantle jumps back.
Markkanen throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Markkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mantle slaps away a takedown attempt from Markkanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mantle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markkanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Markkanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markkanen.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markkanen manages to avoid it.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markkanen. #T1#
Mantle misses the jab.
Markkanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markkanen throws a leg kick which misses Mantle's front leg but catches the back leg as Mantle tries to avoid it.
Mantle scores with a punch to the head.
Markkanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Mantle.
A low kick lands for Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a jab.
Markkanen misses with a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markkanen throws a head kick but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mantle works Markkanen's body with a nice hook.
Markkanen lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen drops his hands momentarily and Mantle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Mantle tries to clinch up but Markkanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Markkanen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Mantle scores with a takedown into Markkanen's guard.
Mantle sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Markkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantle looking to sit in guard and control but Markkanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Markkanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mantle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Markkanen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Markkanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mantle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Markkanen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mantle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mantle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle throwing strikes from guard but Markkanen blocks nicely.
Mantle wants to pass the guard but Markkanen is keeping the position.#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.
Markkanen keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mantle trying to control but Markkanen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
Mantle lands with an uppercut that bounces Markkanen off the cage and back into range.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Markkanen lands an overhand right.
Markkanen throws a low kick, looking for Mantle's leg but Mantle calmly moves out of range.
Markkanen connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen sets himself, and Mantle steps forward looking for the clinch! Markkanen avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Mantle dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Markkanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Mantle misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Mantle.
Mantle misses with a looping left.
Markkanen takes one to the side of the head.
Mantle slips a jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markkanen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markkanen 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.
Markkanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markkanen needs to keep his hands up - Mantle had a free shot at his head there.
Mantle needs to keep his hands up - Markkanen had a free shot at his head there.
Markkanen scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen tries to land a leg kick but Mantle saw it coming and moves away.
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
Mantle moves out of range of the leg kick from Markkanen.
Markkanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Mantle blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Mantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the head.
Mantle throws a combination. Markkanen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Markkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Markkanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mantle is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but Mantle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Markkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen with a nice cross.#TD#
Markkanen looking to score a takedown here. Mantle is defending well but Markkanen drives through and ends up in Mantle's guard.
Markkanen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Markkanen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mantle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mantle has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mantle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Mantle is in close to Markkanen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Markkanen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markkanen's head.
Mantle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mantle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Mantle controlling from the top position.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mantle throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Mantle throws a right hand that Markkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Markkanen also avoids with ease.
Mantle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
Markkanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Markkanen lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Mantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mantle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Markkanen.
A countering left hand to the body from Mantle misses.
Mantle lands an overhand right.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
Mantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markkanen.
Markkanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mantle has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markkanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markkanen with a poor takedown
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle throws a hook but Markkanen avoids it easily.
Mantle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mantle is looking to clinch.
Markkanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
Markkanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markkanen shoots in and drives through. Mantle sprawls well.

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 Odin Markkanen.
I think Markkanen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Odin Markkanen!
Odin Markkanen is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Odin Markkanen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1009 Sullivan v Tucker
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
One stalks Markkanen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Markkanen's face. Markkanen staggers backwards, shaken.
One fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markkanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Markkanen stuffs the takedown.
One throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markkanen's waist but Markkanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing One off to one side.
Markkanen throwing a counter right hand but One manages to avoid it.
Odin Markkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.#TD2#
One throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Markkanen was covering up waiting for the punch and One finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
One avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Markkanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. One manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
One has control of Markkanen's left arm, preventing Markkanen from doing any damage.
One trying to control the position. #T1#
Markkanen stands and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control.
One is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Markkanen misses with the ground and pound.
One is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Markkanen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
One manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
One looking for a kimura from the bottom but Markkanen passes into side control!
Markkanen 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.
One struggling a bit here.
One looks to move to half guard but instead Markkanen has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Markkanen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Markkanen avoids the attempt from One to control.
One is working to get back to half guard.
Markkanen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
One can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
One slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
One looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Markkanen there. #T3##SUB2#
One looking for a kimura from the bottom but Markkanen passes into side control!
One manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Markkanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
One avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markkanen.
One wants to control but Markkanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
One is looking to improve his position.
One is doing well to control the position and prevent Markkanen from advancing to side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markkanen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
One is looking to improve his position but Markkanen isn't that keen on the idea.
Markkanen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
One sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One wants to control but Markkanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
One is not content to let Markkanen control the position.#SUB2#
One actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
One moves in looking to clinch but Markkanen pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markkanen.
One scores with a shot to the body.
Markkanen takes one to the chin there.
One fails to land the takedown.
One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markkanen but Markkanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
One gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Markkanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Markkanen gets caught napping as One dives in and scores a takedown. Markkanen manages to retain guard.
Markkanen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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!
Markkanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Markkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard. #T1#
One seems keen to control Markkanen's posture.
Markkanen trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One controls Markkanen momentarily but Markkanen frees himself. #SUB2#
One has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Markkanen 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 One.
Markkanen gets to mount! One was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
One is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
One is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Markkanen working the ground and pound effectively.
One tries to hold on but Markkanen postures up.
One is looking to improve his position but Markkanen isn't that keen on the idea.
One felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Markkanen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
One is wriggling around trying to escape.
One sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
One tries to roll over but Markkanen keeps him under control.
Markkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?
Markkanen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Markkanen lands strikes from half guard.
One is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Markkanen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
One moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
One has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Markkanen 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 One.
One is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Markkanen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
One is trying to escape the mount.
Markkanen breaks from One's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Markkanen is landing with some decent strikes but One is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#One is rocked!
Markkanen trying to control but One is having none of it.
One is still in real trouble! Can Markkanen finish him?
Markkanen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Markkanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
One walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles One limp body while Markkanen jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Odin Markkanen!
Odin Markkanen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1005 Herbert v Rua
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Markkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
Markkanen 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.
Markkanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Markkanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markkanen checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Markkanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Markkanen moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markkanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen scores with a decent looking hook.
Markkanen throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Markkanen avoided it.
Markkanen throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markkanen scores with a hook.
Markkanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Markkanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Markkanen ducked under it nicely.
Markkanen moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markkanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markkanen throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Markkanen tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Markkanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Markkanen sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markkanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markkanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Markkanen.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markkanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Markkanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Markkanen misses its intended target.
Markkanen blocks a jab.
Markkanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Markkanen connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markkanen scores with a body shot.
Markkanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen throws a big shot that misses.
Markkanen checks a leg kick nicely.
Markkanen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick. #T3#
Markkanen lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Markkanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Markkanen's head.
Markkanen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markkanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Markkanen is just out of range.
Markkanen misses the jab.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Markkanen.
Markkanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Markkanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Markkanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen lands with a right hand.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markkanen's elbow.
Markkanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Markkanen controls the action.
Markkanen wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Markkanen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sitsongrit regains guard immediately.
Markkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markkanen is controlling him.
Markkanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markkanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markkanen passes into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Markkanen does no damage.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Markkanen checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Markkanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Markkanen lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Markkanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Markkanen misses its intended target.
Markkanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Markkanen cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Markkanen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Markkanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Markkanen is able to avoid easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markkanen sprawls and moves away.
Odin Markkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markkanen misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Markkanen looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit jabs Markkanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Markkanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Markkanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit thumps Markkanen with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markkanen cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markkanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
A left lands for Markkanen.
Markkanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit tests Markkanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markkanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
It seemed like Markkanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markkanen blocks a low kick nicely.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Markkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Markkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Markkanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Markkanen looks to land a combination. Sitsongrit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Markkanen misses with a wild body shot.
Markkanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Markkanen circles away.
Markkanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Markkanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markkanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low 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!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Markkanen avoids it.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markkanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Markkanen. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Markkanen there.#T4#
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Markkanen saw it coming and moves away.
Markkanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markkanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Markkanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Markkanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Markkanen 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.#SUB2#
Markkanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sitsongrit is just riding it out for now. Markkanen eventually gives up the hold.
Markkanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Odin Markkanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Markkanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit. #CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Markkanen has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Markkanen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sitsongrit tumbling to the mat - Markkanen dives into Sitsongrit's guard.
Markkanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Markkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Markkanen is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling the position.
Markkanen looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Markkanen working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily. #SUB2#
Markkanen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sitsongrit 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 Markkanen.#SU#
Sitsongrit decides to stand up, so the ref orders Markkanen to his feet.
Markkanen misses with a straight left.
Markkanen slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Markkanen's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Markkanen blocks the leg kick.
Jab from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markkanen.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Markkanen checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markkanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Markkanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Markkanen connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Markkanen moves out of range.
Markkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markkanen connects with a looping right hand.
Markkanen scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Markkanen sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Markkanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Markkanen lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Markkanen's belly button to the back.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Markkanen connects with a single shot there.
Markkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
A countering left hand to the body from Markkanen misses.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markkanen blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Markkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Markkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markkanen lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markkanen somewhat.
Markkanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Markkanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Markkanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Markkanen connects with a looping right hand.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Markkanen misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Markkanen moves out of range easily.
Markkanen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Markkanen connects with a body shot.
Markkanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Markkanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Markkanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Markkanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markkanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Markkanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Markkanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Markkanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markkanen 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#998 Loris v Jubei
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Markkanen misses with an uppercut
enabling Areni to counter with a crisp jab.
Areni throws a leg kick
and Markkanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Markkanen.
Areni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Markkanen staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Markkanen.
Markkanen feints and then cracks Areni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Areni down.
Areni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Markkanen is out of range and Areni settles back down.
Areni lands a glancing blow to the side of Markkanen's head.
Markkanen lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen connects with the punch.
Areni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Areni drives through and clinches with Markkanen against the cage. #T1#
Areni lands with a left to the head.
Areni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Markkanen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Markkanen fails to land.
Areni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markkanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Areni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Areni stops a takedown attempt from Markkanen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Areni.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Markkanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Areni working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Areni.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Areni.
A head punch on the inside from Markkanen fails to land.
Markkanen blocking some punches.
Areni prevents Markkanen from breaking the clinch.
Areni misses with some punches.
Areni digs a right hand into Markkanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markkanen's gas tank.
Markkanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni prevents Markkanen from breaking the clinch.
Markkanen lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Markkanen pushes Areni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Areni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Areni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Areni tries to stall but Markkanen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Areni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markkanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markkanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Areni misses with some punches. #BC2#
Markkanen manages to break the clinch.
Markkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Areni's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice jab there from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a hook but Areni avoids it easily.
Markkanen clobbers Areni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Markkanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Areni.
Markkanen throws out a powerful jab.
Areni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Good shot there by Markkanen.
Areni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markkanen blocks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markkanen.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markkanen.
Markkanen swings widly with a right hand
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markkanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markkanen.
Markkanen fails with the takedown.
Areni scores with a punch to the head.
Areni swings for the body but Markkanen moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Areni. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Markkanen as he connects with a hook.
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 lazy left from Markkanen finds it's target.
Areni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markkanen tries a quick counter leg kick but Areni is wise to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Areni. That's going to slow Markkanen down.
Markkanen throws a solid leg kick but Areni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a punch to the head.
Markkanen throws a one two combo.
Markkanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt - Areni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Areni tries to counter with a takedown but Markkanen is quick to defend against it.
Hin Areni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.#TD2#
Markkanen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Areni was covering up waiting for the punch and Markkanen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
That's time! Areni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Areni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markkanen keeps Areni at a distance using the push kick.
Markkanen lands with a shot to the body.
Areni connects with a right hand. Markkanen shakes it off.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Areni's shoulder, as Areni tries to avoid the shot.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab by Markkanen.
Areni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markkanen at a distance. #TD2#
Markkanen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Areni's guard.
Areni wants to get back to his feet but Markkanen passes into half guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Areni pushes Markkanen off looking to stand but Markkanen dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Markkanen is keen to just control but Areni is a slippery customer.
Markkanen thows a huge punch but Areni dodges it nicely.
Areni won't allow Markkanen to pass to mount.
Markkanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Areni defending well though.
Markkanen trying to pass the guard but Areni defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Markkanen connects with a nice short shot to Areni's temple.
Areni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Areni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markkanen is controlling him. #T2#
Areni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markkanen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Areni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Markkanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Markkanen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Areni haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Markkanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Areni wants to stand but Markkanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Markkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Areni wanted to stand there but Markkanen had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Areni throws a body kick that misses.
Markkanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Markkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markkanen throws a hook but Areni avoids it easily.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markkanen sprawls and moves away.#T4#
A big right from Markkanen misses.
Sloppy strikes from Markkanen. Those never looked like landing.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markkanen. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markkanen throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Markkanen cracks Areni with an open hand slap.
Markkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Areni, right into the meat of the thigh.
Areni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Markkanen scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni throws a chopping leg kick but Markkanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Markkanen misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Markkanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Areni doesn't seem phased though.
Areni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Markkanen takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Odin Markkanen has been cut.
Markkanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markkanen lands a jab.
Areni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Markkanen shoots in and drives through. Areni sprawls well.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Markkanen.
Areni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markkanen.
Areni scores with the left hand. Markkanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Markkanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Markkanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markkanen.
Markkanen shoots in and drives through. Areni sprawls well.#T1#
Areni misses with a kick to the body.
Markkanen with a hook.
Areni staying out of range there.
Areni throwing a counter right hand but Markkanen manages to avoid it.
Areni slips under a jab.
Markkanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Markkanen slips under a jab.
Areni blocks a jab.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Areni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Areni looks to land a right hand but Markkanen moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Areni as Markkanen shoots in.
Hin Areni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
Markkanen shoots in for a takedown but Areni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Areni works Markkanen's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Markkanen.
Areni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markkanen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Areni looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen lands with a kick to the temple. Areni shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Areni defends well and Markkanen ends up having to push Areni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A cross from Markkanen lands.
Jab from Areni.
Areni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Markkanen has time to react.
Areni scores with a leg kick.
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Areni misses with a hook.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Areni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Markkanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Areni catches Markkanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Markkanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Areni avoids the body shot from Markkanen.
A little feinted left hand from Areni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markkanen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Areni throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Areni throws a jab but it's blocked by Markkanen.
Areni is looking to land body kicks.
Markkanen throws an off balance right hand
and Areni counters with a nice body kick.
Markkanen lands a jab to the head.
Markkanen works the jab nicely.
Markkanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Areni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Areni wants to slow Markkanen down by chopping away at his legs.
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Markkanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Areni moves out of range of the leg kick from Markkanen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markkanen.
Areni walks into a left hand.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Areni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Areni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Areni prevents Markkanen from breaking the clinch.
Areni lands a left hand.
Areni misses with a punch on the inside.
Areni lands a shoulder strike.
Areni misses with a body punch.
Areni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Areni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Areni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Areni misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markkanen 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#995 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Markkanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Markkanen tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Markkanen takes a shot to the head.
Markkanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markkanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Markkanen with a nice body shot.
Markkanen is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Markkanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markkanen jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Markkanen around his waist. Markkanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Markkanen takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Markkanen controls his hands.
Markkanen has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markkanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Markkanen.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen fails to pull guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but instead, Markkanen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sitsongrit into the cage.
Markkanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit stalling in the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markkanen can't break the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Markkanen gets control of Sitsongrit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Markkanen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit passes Markkanen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Markkanen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Markkanen is trying to maintain the position but Sitsongrit is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Markkanen actively working from the bottom here.
Markkanen is looking to control Sitsongrit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markkanen avoid being mounted?
Markkanen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Markkanen actively working from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit prevents Markkanen from improving his position.
Markkanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back!
Markkanen scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sitsongrit is looking for a way out. #T4#
Sitsongrit trying to get back to his feet but Markkanen is in full control for now.
Sitsongrit breaks Markkanen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Markkanen wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Markkanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Markkanen keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markkanen is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Markkanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markkanen unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen takes one to the side of the head.
Markkanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markkanen can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Markkanen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Markkanen moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markkanen manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Markkanen off balance momentarily.
Markkanen misses with the combination.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Markkanen.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Markkanen's defenses.
Markkanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Markkanen swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markkanen sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markkanen at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.#CL#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Markkanen has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Markkanen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch. #T4#
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit tries to work over Markkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markkanen is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Markkanen controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Markkanen jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Markkanen jumps into guard, dragging Sitsongrit to the mat.
Markkanen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Markkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Markkanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markkanen.
Markkanen takes one on the button.
Markkanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Markkanen counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Markkanen blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Markkanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Markkanen checks a leg kick.
Markkanen blocks a low kick nicely.
Markkanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markkanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Markkanen misses the shot to the body.
Markkanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markkanen.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markkanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markkanen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Markkanen slips under a jab.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Markkanen rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Markkanen is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markkanen. #T3#
Sitsongrit presses Markkanen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to stall but Markkanen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Markkanen is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markkanen.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markkanen blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Sitsongrit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Markkanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen misses with the head strike.
Markkanen letting Sitsongrit take a breather here.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markkanens head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Markkanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markkanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Markkanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit cracks Markkanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Markkanen moves into range and clinches up with Sitsongrit.
Markkanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
Markkanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markkanen or not.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand. #T1#
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Markkanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Markkanen.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Markkanen's head.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit gets through Markkanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Markkanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit pushes Markkanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Markkanen blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Markkanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markkanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit cracks Markkanen with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markkanen tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it. #T3#
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markkanen or not.
Markkanen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Markkanen tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Markkanen drops back down to his feet.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
Markkanen jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Markkanen's takedown attempt. #T4#
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Markkanen is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markkanen misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Markkanen's head.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Markkanen blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markkanen's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Markkanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain a safe position but Markkanen gets an underhook and turns Sitsongrit into the cage.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Markkanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Markkanen has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Markkanen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petsuwan Sitsongrit had his way with Odin Markkanen in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Odin Markkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markkanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Markkanen has time to react.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit is working Markkanen over against the cage.
Markkanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markkanen lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Markkanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit is trying to stall.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Markkanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with some punches.
Markkanen blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Markkanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.#T2#
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Markkanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Markkanen fails to land.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Markkanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen wants a takedown but no success here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markkanen.
Markkanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Markkanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Markkanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Markkanen working aggressively here.
Markkanen throws a head punch that misses.
Markkanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Markkanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markkanen tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markkanen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsongrit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Markkanen misses with the head strike.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Markkanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Markkanen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Markkanen.
Markkanen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Petsuwan Sitsongrit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#992 Lovanov v Canada
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Markkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Markkanen.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Markkanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Markkanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Markkanen lands in his opponent's guard.
Benedetti is looking to stand up but Markkanen isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markkanen postures up in Benedetti's guard and throws a big left but Benedetti blocks it.
Markkanen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Markkanen working some strikes from top position.
Benedetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Benedetti looking to control.
Markkanen throwing strikes but missing.
Markkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Benedetti.
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Benedetti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Markkanen working for a triangle but Benedetti defends it easily.
Markkanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Markkanen looking for a guillotine here but Benedetti defends easily. #SUB2#
Markkanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benedetti defends it easily.#SUB2#
Markkanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Markkanen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Benedetti escapes and throws Markkanen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Markkanen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Benedetti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Markkanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benedetti trying to control but Markkanen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Markkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benedetti is aware though and is defending well.
Markkanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benedetti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Benedetti wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling the position.
Benedetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markkanen.
Benedetti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markkanen is controlling him.
Markkanen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen forces his way into half guard.
Benedetti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Markkanen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Markkanen's back!
Benedetti doesn't have the hooks in and Markkanen manages to turn into his guard.
Markkanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benedetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markkanen is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benedetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markkanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Markkanen drops back looking for a leg! Benedetti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benedetti manages to kick Markkanen off! Markkanen jumps back into Benedetti's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen 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#
Markkanen misses with a wild combination.
Markkanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Markkanen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedetti thuds a left hand into Markkanen's body.
A solid body kick from Benedetti.
Markkanen misses with a hook
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markkanen avoids a kick to the body.
Benedetti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benedetti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benedetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Markkanen.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti scores with a hook to the body. Markkanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Markkanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Markkanen misses with a body shot
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Markkanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benedetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markkanen connects with a leg kick.
Benedetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Markkanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markkanen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Benedetti there.
Nice defenses there by Markkanen.
Benedetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markkanen.
Markkanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lorenzo Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
Markkanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markkanen misses with a hook.
Benedetti slips a jab and a cross from Markkanen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Markkanen misses its intended target. #T2#
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markkanen moves away.
Markkanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markkanen slips under a jab.
Markkanen walks into a stiff left hand from Benedetti.
Lorenzo Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
Benedetti slips a jab from Markkanen.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks Markkanen off balance momentarily.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benedetti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markkanen tries to work over Benedetti's front leg with a kick but Benedetti checks it.
Benedetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markkanen.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markkanen throws out the jab.
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Markkanen.
Benedetti lands a really nice looking cross but Markkanen seems unphased.
Benedetti with the inside leg kick.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markkanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Markkanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markkanen slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Markkanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Markkanen moves out of range as Benedetti throws a body kick.
Markkanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Markkanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Markkanen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Markkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markkanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markkanen throws a series of punches but Benedetti avoids them all with ease.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Benedetti moves out of range easily.
Markkanen looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Markkanen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Benedetti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Benedetti connects with a right hand. Markkanen shakes it off.
Markkanen throws a series of punches but Benedetti avoids them all with ease.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Benedetti checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Markkanen misses the target. #T4#
Benedetti is looking to land body kicks.
Markkanen defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Markkanen tries to land a leg kick but Benedetti saw it coming and moves away.
Benedetti throws a hook but Markkanen avoids it easily.
Markkanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti jabs at Markkanen's body.
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Markkanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markkanen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benedetti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markkanen misses with a hook.
Benedetti takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick from Markkanen, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Markkanen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Benedetti dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Markkanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markkanen cracks Benedetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.
A big right from Markkanen misses.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Benedetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benedetti.
Markkanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benedetti. Benedetti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benedetti connects with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lorenzo Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedetti throws a one two combo.
Benedetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Benedetti slips under a jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen shoots in but Benedetti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Markkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benedetti pinned against the cage. Benedetti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Markkanen's head but Markkanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti with a nice cross.
Markkanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markkanen throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Markkanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markkanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedetti scores with a nice strike.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Markkanen.
A telegraphed right hand from Markkanen misses the target.
Markkanen misses with a few strikes there.
Benedetti quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Benedetti throws a push kick but Markkanen slaps the foot to one side.
Markkanen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Markkanen. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markkanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen throws a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.#TD2#
Markkanen dives in and scores a takedown into Benedetti's guard.#T2#
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully.
Markkanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benedetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully.
Markkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Benedetti.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benedetti controls Markkanen momentarily but Markkanen frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Benedetti throws the left hand but Markkanen avoids the punch easily.
Markkanen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti tests Markkanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markkanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benedetti on the side of the head.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Markkanen is just out of range.
Markkanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markkanen looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Markkanen throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markkanen with the inside leg kick.
Markkanen looks for a takedown but Benedetti sprawls well.
Lorenzo Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
Markkanen jabs Benedetti right on the nose. Benedetti blinks but takes it well.#T4#
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markkanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedetti's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markkanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benedetti scrambles back to his feet.
Benedetti wants to slow Markkanen down by chopping away at his legs.
Markkanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benedetti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Benedetti. Those never looked like landing.
Markkanen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedetti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Benedetti backing away here, and Markkanen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Markkanen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedetti tries to work over Markkanen's front leg with a kick but Markkanen checks it.
Markkanen misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Markkanen manages to avoid it.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks Markkanen off balance momentarily.
Markkanen throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Markkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Odin Markkanen.
I think Markkanen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odin Markkanen!
A very excited looking Odin Markkanen 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: GAMMA#989 Karim v Beau
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Malley checks a leg kick.
O Malley wants to land a leg kick but Markkanen is out of range.
Markkanen tries for a takedown but O Malley circles away easily
and O Malley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by O Malley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Malley.
O Malley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
O Malley looks to land a right hand but Markkanen moved out of range.
O Malley cracks Markkanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Markkanen checks the leg kick.
O Malley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
Markkanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Malley throws a jab but it's blocked by Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but O Malley is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from O Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markkanen connects with a right hand. O Malley shakes it off.#TD#
Markkanen feints and as O Malley raises his hands in defense, Markkanen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Malley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markkanen is one step ahead there.
Markkanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
O Malley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Markkanen wants to pass the guard but O Malley is keeping the position.
O Malley controls Markkanen momentarily but Markkanen frees himself.
O Malley controlling Markkanen's posture. #SUB2#
O Malley has his foot on Markkanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Markkanen works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O Malley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Markkanen trying to keep a closed guard but O Malley is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
O Malley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Markkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Malley has managed to get both his arms back between Markkanen's legs - danger averted.
Markkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markkanen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markkanen is on top in guard. #REVR#
O Malley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Markkanen has passed into side control.
Markkanen trying to control the action but O Malley is working from the bottom. #T3#
O Malley tries to bench press Markkanen off him but Markkanen keeps the position.
O Malley looking for a sweep but Markkanen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
O Malley wants to control but Markkanen is having none of it.
O Malley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Markkanen avoids the attempt from O Malley to control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O Malley is working to get back to half guard.
Markkanen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
O Malley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Markkanen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#O Malley is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Markkanen moved away.
Markkanen blocks a jab.
Markkanen scores with a hook.
O Malley throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Markkanen moves out of range of the leg kick from O Malley.
Shane O Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Malley works the jab nicely.
O Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markkanen.
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Markkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Markkanen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Markkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Markkanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Markkanen throws a front kick aimed at O Malley's knee but O Malley avoids it well.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by O Malley there.
O Malley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
O Malley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Malley misses with a hook.
O Malley connects with a right hand. Markkanen shakes it off.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Markkanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
Markkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markkanen throwing a counter right hand but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Shane O Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Markkanen.
O Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Markkanen finish him?
O Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from O Malley misses the target.
Markkanen misses with an uppercut.
O Malley motions for Markkanen to come forward. O Malley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Malley seems to have recovered his senses.
Markkanen slips a jab from O Malley.#TD#
Markkanen dives in and scores a takedown into O Malley's guard.

O Malley kicks Markkanen off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markkanen throws a chopping leg kick but O Malley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O Malley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Malley tried to score with a low kick but Markkanen checks it.
Markkanen misses the jab.
O Malley slips under a jab.
Markkanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O Malley connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
A slow jab from O Malley misses its intended target.
O Malley is looking to score with low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Markkanen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Malley wants to slow Markkanen down by chopping away at his legs.
O Malley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Markkanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Markkanen with a jab.
O Malley throws a head kick but Markkanen moves out of range.
Markkanen shoots for a takedown but O Malley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Markkanen lands a really nice looking cross but O Malley seems unphased.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Malley takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Markkanen avoids the head kick by O Malley.
O Malley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
O Malley throws a shot from downtown. Markkanen moves away and avoids it.
O Malley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markkanen gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Markkanen misses with an uppercut.
Markkanen throws a nice looking combination but O Malley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Malley feints a counter leg kick.
Markkanen throws a series of strikes that have O Malley backpedaling.
Markkanen throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
Markkanen misses the jab.
Markkanen loads up on a big right hand but O Malley slips the punch.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
O Malley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Markkanen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
O Malley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
O Malley is trying to control the position but Markkanen postures up. #T4#
Markkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Malley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Markkanen has passed into side control.
Markkanen gets to mount! O Malley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley is desperately trying to improve his position but Markkanen has a good base and remains in mount.
Odin Markkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markkanen looking to finish O Malley with some ground and pound. This is bad for O Malley!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markkanen with a couple of short strikes.
Markkanen prevents O Malley from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Markkanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markkanen lands a jab to the head.
Markkanen lands with a nice body punch.
O Malley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markkanen.
Markkanen lands the left hand.
Markkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Malley can do to turn this around?
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.#KD#
Markkanen lands a big right hand that sends O Malley crashing to the mat! Markkanen stays standing though and waves O Malley back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Malley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markkanen.
A punch combination from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markkanen swinging wildly here.
Markkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Malley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markkanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Malley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Markkanen. That did some damage!#T1#
Markkanen throws a leg kick but O Malley moved away.
Markkanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Markkanen throws a low kick but O Malley avoids it.
Shane O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
O Malley throws a hook but Markkanen blocks it.
Good leg kick by O Malley.
Markkanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Malley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markkanen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markkanen.
Markkanen swinging wildly here.
O Malley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Markkanen.
Markkanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
O Malley defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Markkanen lands a leg kick that knocks O Malley off balance momentarily.
Markkanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Malley on the side of the head.
Markkanen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Malley throws a leg kick which misses Markkanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Markkanen tries to avoid it.
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markkanen moves away.
Markkanen blocks a leg kick.
Markkanen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Markkanen misses with an uppercut.
O Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Malley throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
Markkanen jabs O Malley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a left hand
and O Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markkanen.
O Malley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markkanen.
O Malley throws a shot from downtown. Markkanen moves away and avoids it.
Markkanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Markkanen blocks a head kick by O Malley.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.
Markkanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Markkanen.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Markkanen slips the punch.
Markkanen lands with a cross.
Markkanen connects with the punch.
O Malley lunges at Markkanen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markkanen's hand.
O Malley misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from O Malley. No joy for Markkanen on that attempt.
Markkanen lands a right hook to the body.
Markkanen misses with a low kick.
Markkanen throws a low kick but O Malley avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Malley! But no joy.
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Markkanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Malley doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markkanen throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
Markkanen tried to score with a low kick but O Malley checks it.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
Markkanen throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick
and O Malley counters with a nice uppercut.
O Malley scoring well with a low kick there.
O Malley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markkanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Malley throws out the jab.
Good work by O Malley as he checks the leg kick.
Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
O Malley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Malley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Malley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
O Malley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O Malley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markkanen throws the left hand but O Malley avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Markkanen misses.
O Malley tests Markkanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Malley slips a jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markkanen in his tracks.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as O Malley blocks the leg kick.
Shane O Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Malley misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Markkanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markkanen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#985 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Markkanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markkanen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keenan Jr defends it nicely.
Keenan Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keenan Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Markkanen tries to work over Keenan Jr's front leg with a kick but Keenan Jr checks it.
Markkanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markkanen throws a nice looking combination but Keenan Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markkanen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keenan Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Markkanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keenan Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markkanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan Jr.
Markkanen with a jab.
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from Keenan Jr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan Jr.
Markkanen misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen looks to land a left hand but Keenan Jr moved out of range nicely.
Markkanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gareth Keenan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A low kick from Markkanen is predictable there
and Keenan Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Keenan Jr misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Markkanen. #TD#
Markkanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keenan Jr to the mat! Keenan Jr manages to get full guard.
Keenan Jr 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.#SUB2#
Keenan Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Markkanen escapes and throws Keenan Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Keenan Jr tries to control but Markkanen manages to take his back.
Keenan Jr tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keenan Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Markkanen's guard. Nice work there by Keenan Jr. #T2##SUB#
Keenan Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Markkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keenan Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Markkanen's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Keenan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markkanen wants to improve his position but instead Keenan Jr has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Markkanen actively working from the bottom here.
Markkanen manages to get to full guard.
Keenan Jr 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.
Keenan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Markkanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keenan Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keenan Jr wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Markkanen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Keenan Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markkanen is keeping the position for now.
Keenan Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Markkanen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Keenan Jr has passed into side control. #SU2#
Keenan Jr stands up. #T4#
Markkanen misses with a leg kick
and Keenan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markkanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan Jr can pounce on him.
Keenan Jr throws a right hand that Markkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Markkanen also avoids with ease.
Keenan Jr misses with a double jab.
Markkanen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Markkanen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKeenan Jr.
Keenan Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A lazy left from Markkanen finds it's target.
Keenan Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Keenan Jr.
A big right from Markkanen misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markkanen.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
Markkanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenan Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gareth Keenan Jr 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#
Keenan Jr throws a hook to the side of Markkanen's head but Markkanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markkanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keenan Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Keenan Jr misses. #TD#
Markkanen feints and as Keenan Jr raises his hands in defense, Markkanen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markkanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Keenan Jr wants to sweep here but Markkanen controlling him for the moment.
Markkanen looking to sit in guard and control but Keenan Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keenan Jr passes Markkanen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Keenan Jr trying to control from half guard but Markkanen is working away.
Markkanen is pressing down on Keenan Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Odin Markkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keenan Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Markkanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keenan Jr is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Markkanen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Keenan Jr escapes and throws Markkanen's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Keenan Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markkanen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Keenan Jr controlling from side mount. #T2##SUB2#
Keenan Jr swings around for an armbar but Markkanen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Keenan Jr's guard.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keenan Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markkanen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr looking for subs off his back but Markkanen has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Keenan Jr trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keenan Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Keenan Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Markkanen has passed into half guard!
Keenan Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Keenan Jr is trying to control but Markkanen manages to pass to mount!
Keenan Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markkanen lands a big shot there that rocks Keenan Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Keenan Jr tries to hold on but Markkanen pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Keenan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markkanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Markkanen jabs Keenan Jr right on the nose. Keenan Jr blinks but takes it well.
Keenan Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keenan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Markkanen.
Keenan Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Keenan Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Keenan Jr dodges the punch combination from Markkanen.
Keenan Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markkanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr throws a nice looking combination but Markkanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markkanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Keenan Jr checks a low kick from Markkanen.
Keenan Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markkanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Markkanen tests Keenan Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keenan Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Markkanen throws a jab when Keenan Jr was well out of range.
Markkanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keenan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Markkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Keenan Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keenan Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keenan Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Markkanen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Markkanen throws an off balance right hand
and Markkanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Keenan Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Markkanen has his takedown stuffed
and Keenan Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Keenan Jr throws a series of punches but Markkanen avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Markkanen clinches with his opponent.
Keenan Jr is trying to break the clinch but Markkanen has him pressed against the cage.
Markkanen prevents Keenan Jr from breaking the clinch.
Markkanen working aggressively here.
Markkanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Markkanen lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Markkanen breaks from the clinch.
Keenan Jr looks to land a combination but Markkanen avoids it well. #T3#
Keenan Jr misses with a head kick.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Keenan Jr.
Markkanen with a nice cross.
Markkanen closes the distance but Keenan Jr moves to the side
and Keenan Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Markkanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan Jr's hands.
Markkanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan Jr's head.
Keenan Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Keenan Jr duly obliges.
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from Keenan Jr.
Markkanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markkanen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keenan Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Markkanen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Keenan Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Markkanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keenan Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keenan Jr lands with a cross.
We've been informed that Keenan Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Markkanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Keenan Jr - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Markkanen.
Markkanen lands a lovely overhand right.
Markkanen misses with an uppercut.
Markkanen lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Markkanen clinches up against the cage.
Keenan Jr has had enough of the clinch but Markkanen keeps him there for the moment.
Markkanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Keenan Jr blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Markkanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markkanen 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odin Markkanen!
A very excited looking Odin Markkanen 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: GAMMA#981 Joosep v Rosa
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Markkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markkanen misses with a body kick.
Markkanen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Dismantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Dismantle misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Markkanen.
Dismantle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dismantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dismantle lands with a hook. Markkanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Markkanen moves away from the strike by Dismantle.
Markkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dismantle.
Markkanen lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dismantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a hook to the body. Dismantle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dismantle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markkanen on the side of the head.
Markkanen misses with a body shot.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dismantle. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dismantle as he connects with a hook.
Markkanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dismantle's hands.
Markkanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dismantle throws out the jab.
Dismantle scores with a body shot.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Markkanen there.
Markkanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dismantle throws a leg kick which misses Markkanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Markkanen tries to avoid it.
Markkanen tries for a takedown but Dismantle circles away easily
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dismantle slips under a jab from Markkanen.
Dismantle staying out of range there.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dismantle throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Markkanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dismantle.
Dismantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markkanen throws out the jab. #TD#
Markkanen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dismantle tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Markkanen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Markkanen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dismantle has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Markkanen's lack of action.
Markkanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dismantle's head.
Markkanen trying to mount his opponent but Dismantle defends it.
Markkanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Markkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB#
Markkanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Dismantle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dismantle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markkanen.
Markkanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Markkanen trying to mount his opponent but Dismantle defends it.
Markkanen wants to take a breather but Dismantle is having none of it.
Markkanen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dismantle!
Markkanen with the ground and pound from mount.
Markkanen thowing shots but they're missing.
Dismantle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Markkanen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T4#
Dismantle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Markkanen throws some wild stikes that Dismantle manages to avoid easily.
Dismantle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Markkanen unloads with some shots from mount but Dismantle bucks and avoids them well.
Markkanen trying to control but Dismantle is having none of it.
Dismantle really wants to buck Markkanen off and get back to his feet.
Markkanen looking to land elbow strikes but Dismantle uses the position to regain half guard.
Dismantle is refusing to be controlled, as Markkanen sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
That's time! Markkanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Markkanen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Markkanen is nestled in close to Dismantle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Markkanen lands strikes from half guard.
Markkanen 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.
Dismantle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Markkanen thows a huge punch but Dismantle dodges it nicely.
Markkanen throws a strike but Dismantle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Markkanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Markkanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markkanen postures up and lands a big shot to Dismantle's brow. #T1#
Markkanen won't allow Dismantle to sweep him here.
Markkanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dismantle is keeping the position for now.
Markkanen is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dismantle can do to turn this around?
Markkanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dismantle is trying to control the position but Markkanen postures up.
Dismantle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markkanen.
Odin Markkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markkanen throws a strike but Dismantle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Markkanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dismantle is one step ahead there.
Markkanen has control of Dismantle's left arm, preventing Dismantle from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Dismantle avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Markkanen has his foot on Dismantle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dismantle works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Markkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dismantle is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dismantle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markkanen's guard.#SUB#
Markkanen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dismantle 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 Markkanen.#SU2#
Dismantle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Markkanen to his feet. #T3#
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Dismantle moves out of range easily.
Odin Markkanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Dismantle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markkanen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dismantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markkanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dismantle.
A telegraphed right hand from Dismantle misses the target.
Markkanen with a poor takedown
and Dismantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Dismantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Dismantle feints a counter leg kick.
Dismantle lands with a cross.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen throws a series of punches but Dismantle avoids them all with ease.
Markkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markkanen momentarily.
Markkanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markkanen scores with a decent looking hook.
Dismantle swings for the body but Markkanen moves out of range.
Markkanen tries to counter with a takedown but Dismantle is quick to defend against it.
Dismantle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dismantle takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Dismantle with the inside leg kick.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
Markkanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Markkanen throws a solid leg kick but Dismantle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Markkanen.
Markkanen motions for Dismantle to come forward. Markkanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Dismantle tenderised Markkanen's leg. Markkanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Markkanen misses with a hook
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markkanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dismantle circles away quickly and effectively.
Dismantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a hook but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Markkanen checks a leg kick.
Dismantle lands with a right hand.
Dismantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markkanen.
Dismantle throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Markkanen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dismantle!
Markkanen landing with strikes to the head and body 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 Odin Markkanen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Markkanen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dismantle.
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dismantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dismantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Dismantle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markkanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dismantle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Markkanen does no damage.
Dismantle moves out of range of the body kick from Markkanen.
Dismantle connects with an inside leg kick.
Dismantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen misses with an uppercut
and Dismantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dismantle missing with a left hand there. Markkanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dismantle lands a nice hook to Markkanen's body. Markkanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dismantle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dismantle needs to keep his hands up - Markkanen had a free shot at his head there.
Markkanen slips under a jab from Dismantle.
Markkanen misses with a low kick.#T1#
Markkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Markkanen.
Markkanen scores with a nice right hand.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle connects with a solid leg kick.
Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dismantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dismantle staying out of range there.
Dismantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Dismantle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markkanen.
Dismantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dismantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
Markkanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dismantle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dismantle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Markkanen. That did some damage!
Dismantle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Markkanen on the side of the head.
Dismantle takes a kick to the side of 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!
Markkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mickey Dismantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab, jab by Dismantle - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Markkanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses
and Dismantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dismantle avoids the head kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
so Markkanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Dismantle manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
Markkanen fails to pull guard.
Dismantle tries to work over Markkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Markkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dismantle tries to clinch but Markkanen is having none of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dismantle!
Markkanen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dismantle throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Markkanen counters with a takedown into side control. #T3##SUB#
Markkanen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dismantle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dismantle is not content to let Markkanen control the position.
Dismantle tries to buck Markkanen off but Markkanen is having none of it.#SUB#
Markkanen tries for a kimura but Dismantle is defending well. #SUB#
Markkanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dismantle, who protects the arm well. #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.
Dismantle is trying to get back to his feet.
Dismantle is not content to let Markkanen control the position.
Markkanen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Markkanen tries to advance to mount but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mickey Dismantle.
I think Markkanen 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Odin Markkanen!
Our winner, Odin Markkanen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CWC Fight Night 8
Date: Nov 16, 2022

180 cm
31 yrs
149 lbs

170 cm
30 yrs
150 lbs

Rambo

Markkanen

Event: CWC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 28, 2022

165 cm
31 yrs
160 lbs

170 cm
30 yrs
150 lbs

Chai

Markkanen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Odin Markkanen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markkanen.
Markkanen shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Chai scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Markkanen#SUB#
Markkanen is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai 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.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Markkanen defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Markkanen moves into full guard. #T1#
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Markkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markkanen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Markkanen#SUB#
Markkanen looking to improve position, pressing down on Chai's thigh with his hand. Chai seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Markkanen paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Markkanen's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Chai picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dragon Li Chai!
A very excited looking Dragon Li Chai 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: CWC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 19, 2022

171 cm
30 yrs
151 lbs

170 cm
30 yrs
150 lbs

Johnson

Markkanen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Adam Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Odin Markkanen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Markkanen#SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Markkanen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Markkanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Markkanen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Markkanen defends it well.
Markkanen regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Markkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2##SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Markkanen dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Markkanen#SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Markkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Markkanen slips nicely into half guard.
Markkanen passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Markkanen#T3#
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Markkanen's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Markkanen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Johnson is now in Markkanen's guard. A big mistake from Markkanen there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (5) Markkanen#SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Markkanen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Markkanen in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (7) Markkanen
Markkanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Markkanen passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markkanen moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (10) Markkanen#T5#
Markkanen trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully.
Markkanen slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson manages to get to full guard. #T6#
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Markkanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Markkanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Markkanen is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Markkanen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Markkanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Markkanen trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well. #T7#
Johnson wants to improve his position but Markkanen is controlling well. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Markkanen tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. #T8##SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Markkanen moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (13) Markkanen#SUB2#
Markkanen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Markkanen tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
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.#T9##SUB2#
Markkanen goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (13) Markkanen
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markkanen is keeping the position for now.
Markkanen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (9) vs (13) Markkanen#SUB#
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Markkanen frees his head quite easily. #T10##SUB#
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Markkanen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Markkanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markkanen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (9) vs (15) Markkanen
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is pressing down on Markkanen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Markkanen preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Markkanen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Johnson's body to avoid the submission. Johnson has instead reached around Markkanen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Johnson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Johnson!
Adam Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Markkanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reigns. #TD#
Markkanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reigns to the mat! Reigns manages to get full guard.
Reigns wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Reigns is looking for a triangle here but Markkanen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Markkanen controlling the position from side mount.
Reigns is looking to regain half guard here but Markkanen keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reigns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Markkanen's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Markkanen! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Reigns has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Odin Markkanen!
Odin Markkanen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 63
Date: Dec 14, 2021

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Markkanen.
Markkanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brunswick Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markkanen throws out a powerful jab.
Brunswick Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Markkanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Brunswick Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Markkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brunswick Jr pinned against the cage. Brunswick Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markkanen cracks Brunswick Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Markkanen.
Brunswick Jr looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Markkanen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brunswick Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Markkanen.
Brunswick Jr defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Brunswick Jr misses its target.
Brunswick Jr slips under a jab.
Brunswick Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brunswick Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick Jr throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Markkanen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Markkanen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markkanen. #T1#
Brunswick Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brunswick Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markkanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brunswick Jr swings for the body but Markkanen moves out of range.
Markkanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Markkanen.
It seemed like Markkanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brunswick Jr misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Markkanen misses its intended target.
It looked like Brunswick Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Markkanen.
Brunswick Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Markkanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brunswick Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
And Markkanen tries to counter it with a takedown but Brunswick Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brunswick Jr takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Brunswick Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the body.
Markkanen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markkanen misses with a leg kick
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Markkanen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Markkanen shoots in for a takedown but Brunswick Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markkanen scores with a hook to the body. Brunswick Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markkanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Markkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Markkanen throws a front kick aimed at Brunswick Jr's knee but Brunswick Jr avoids it well.
Markkanen walks into a stiff left hand from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Brunswick Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markkanen.
Good exchange - Markkanen coming out on top.#ROC2#Brunswick Jr is rocked!
Brunswick Jr gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Markkanen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odin Markkanen!
During a confident post fight interview, Odin Markkanen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: A&E's MARQUEE 5
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Mickey Fernandez has been cut.
Makarenko misses the body punch #TD2#
so Fernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Makarenko is wriggling around but Fernandez manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Fernandez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Fernandez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Makarenko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fernandez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey Fernandez!
Mickey Fernandez opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Boleslav Makarenko spoke after the fight, saying 'UNBELIEVABLE!!'.

Event: A&E's MARQUEE 4
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jung Min finds it's way through Fernandez's defenses.
Jung Min misses with a body shot.
Fernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Jung Min.
Jung Min listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Fernandez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jung Min did well to prevent Fernandez getting side control.#SUB2#
Jung Min is defending against the submission attempts here by Fernandez.
Jung Min pushes Fernandez off looking to stand but Fernandez dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Fernandez is working for a kimura but Jung Min is defending it quite comfortably.
Jung Min wants to get back to his feet.
Jung Min knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fernandez on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Fernandez is trying for a kimura here. Jung Min looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fernandez wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey Fernandez!
Mickey Fernandez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: A&E's MARQUEE 3
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson. #CUT2#It looks like Mickey Fernandez has been cut.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fernandez. #SUB#
Fernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Fernandez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Fernandez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fernandez's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Fernandez drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Fernandez off! Fernandez jumps back into Johnson's guard. #T1##SUB#
Fernandez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Johnson won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here. #SUB#
Johnson is sitting in close to Fernandez's body. Fernandez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Johnson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Johnson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fernandez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mickey Fernandez!
Mickey Fernandez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cortez.
Fernandez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cortez's best efforts.
Cortez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cortez wants to pass to mount but Fernandez is defending the position.
Cortez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fernandez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cortez winds up and cracks Fernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fernandez is trying to maintain the position but Cortez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Fernandez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Cortez. Oh but Fernandez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cortez goes limp - he's gone! Fernandez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mickey Fernandez!
After winning the bout, Mickey Fernandez 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 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VIllanova throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
VIllanova throws a head kick but Fernandez moves out of range.
And Fernandez tries to counter it with a takedown but VIllanova pushes his down on his head and steps out.
VIllanova swings for the body but Fernandez moves out of range.
VIllanova scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. VIllanova tries to avoid it but Fernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag VIllanova to the ground. VIllanova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernandez darts in looking for a takedown but VIllanova gets double underhooks and turns Fernandez into the cage. #KD#
Oooooh!!! VIllanova has knocked Fernandez down with a huge combo! VIllanova steps away and waves a wobbly Fernandez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Mickey Fernandez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Fernandez gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Fernandez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. VIllanova is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fernandez yanks on the arm and VIllanova is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fernandez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey Fernandez!
A relieved looking Mickey Fernandez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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