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Event:
Highland 44
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Markelic looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Markelic cracks Williams with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Markelic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Williams to stand back up!
Markelic throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Markelic's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Markelic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Williams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Markelic!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markelic holding on.#SUB#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Markelic is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Markelic can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Williams in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Markelic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Williams!
After winning the bout, Enzo Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 34
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Markelic throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes's shoulder, as Holmes tries to avoid the shot.
Markelic misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Holmes counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Holmes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Markelic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markelic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes is looking to take a break and control but Markelic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Holmes has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Markelic is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Holmes yanks on the arm and Markelic is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Holmes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hector Holmes! |
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Event:
Highland 14
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from McKay misses.
Markelic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McKay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McKay throws a jab but it's blocked by Markelic.
A big right from Markelic misses.
Markelic misses with a hook. McKay ducked under it nicely.
Markelic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Jovan Markelic has been cut.
Markelic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Cathair McKay has been cut.
Markelic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markelic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKay tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot lands for McKay.
McKay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKay misses with a looping right.
McKay moves out of range of the body kick.
McKay throws out a counter right but Markelic avoids it with no problem.
Markelic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKay misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Markelic misses its intended target.
Markelic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKay with a hook.#T1#
Markelic throws a body kick that misses.
Markelic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Markelic throws a big shot that misses.
Markelic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markelic tried to score with a low kick but McKay checks it.
Markelic throws a hook but McKay avoids it easily.
Markelic throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
McKay instigates a clinch.
McKay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markelic is trying to force a seperation but McKay has the dominant position.
McKay throws a head punch that misses.
McKay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McKay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKay prevents Markelic from breaking the clinch.
McKay misses with a punch to the body.
McKay tries a body shot but Markelic blocks it.
McKay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Markelic working hard to break the clinch.
McKay can't find room to land a body shot as Markelic controls the action.
Markelic throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Markelic breaks the clinch.
Markelic misses with a hook
#CL2#
and McKay counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markelic scores with a shot to the side of McKay's head.
McKay struggles to land a body shot inside as Markelic controls his hands.
Markelic tries to break free but McKay pushes him back against the cage.
McKay lands with a light punch inside.
Markelic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKay has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKay.#BC#
Markelic manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Markelic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKay staying out of range there.
McKay missing with a left hand there. Markelic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Markelic. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
McKay closes the distance and pushes Markelic back into the cage.
Markelic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markelic working hard to break the clinch.
McKay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Markelic has had enough of the clinch but McKay keeps him there for the moment.
Markelic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markelic misses with a punch on the inside.
McKay has Markelic pressed against the cage, preventing Markelic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Markelic breaks the clinch.
Markelic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markelic ducks right into an uppercut from McKay. #CUT2#Jovan Markelic's cut is getting worse.
Markelic slips under a jab.#CL2#
McKay moves into the clinch successfully.
McKay throws a punch but it's blocked by Markelic.
McKay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markelic.
Markelic prevents a body shot from McKay. #BC#
Markelic breaks from the clinch.
Markelic misses with a right hand
letting McKay counter with a right hand.
McKay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McKay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Markelic throws an overhand right that lands on McKay's shoulder, as McKay tries to avoid the shot.
McKay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markelic.
McKay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markelic misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and McKay moves into the clinch.
McKay pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from McKay.
McKay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markelic or not.
Markelic is breathing heavily.
Markelic blocks a body shot from McKay.
Markelic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Markelic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKay lands a right hand.
McKay misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Markelic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKay lands a jab to Markelic's midsection.
Markelic blocks a jab.#CL2#
McKay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Markelic is trying to break the clinch but McKay has him pressed against the cage.
McKay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markelic backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cathair McKay will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McKay lands a slapping body shot.
Markelic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKay misses with a body shot.
Markelic misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Markelic.
Markelic misses with a right hand
enabling McKay to counter with a crisp jab.
Jovan Markelic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKay slips under a jab from Markelic.
McKay wants to counter with a clinch but Markelic pushes him away.#KD2#
McKay sends Markelic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McKay is motioning to the referee to let Markelic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Markelic is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKay throws an uppercut from hell that sends Markelic clean off his feet! He's out cold! McKay stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cathair McKay!
Cathair McKay is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Cathair McKay, 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. |
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Event:
Highland 6
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Markelic throws a leg kick
and Dekker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dekker just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Markelic!
Jovan Markelic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markelic throws a sloppy head kick and Dekker moves out of range easily.
Markelic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Markelic misses the shot to the body.
Dekker 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.
Markelic misses with a hook. Dekker ducked under it nicely.
Dekker wants to counter the offense by Markelic and move into the clinch position.
Dekker blocks a leg kick.
Dekker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markelic throws a head kick but Dekker moves out of range.
Markelic drops his hands momentarily and Dekker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markelic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markelic misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markelic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dekker scores with a hook to the body. Markelic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dekker staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dekker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Markelic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dekker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markelic avoids the body shot from Dekker.
#T1#
Markelic throws a hook but Dekker blocks it.
Markelic sets himself, and Dekker steps forward looking for the clinch! Markelic avoids it this time.
Dekker throws an overhand right that lands on Markelic's shoulder, as Markelic tries to avoid the shot.
Dekker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jovan Markelic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dekker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dekker staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Dekker.
Markelic checks a leg kick.
Dekker throws a leg kick but Markelic moved away.#KD#
Markelic cracks Dekker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Markelic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dekker to stand back up!#ROC#Dekker is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markelic darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Dekker's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Markelic before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jovan Markelic!
After the fight, Jovan Markelic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Highland 2
Date: Feb 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Campbell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches up with Markelic, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes Markelic against the cage but Markelic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markelic.
Campbell shoots for a takedown but Markelic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markelic.
Markelic throwing a counter right hand but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Markelic throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markelic throws a big shot that misses.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jovan Markelic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steele Campbell.
Markelic throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
Markelic misses with a straight right.
Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markelic throws a jab but it's blocked by Campbell.
Markelic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markelic tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markelic to the ground. Markelic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Markelic misses.
Markelic takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jovan Markelic has been cut.
A cross from Markelic lands.
Markelic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Campbell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Markelic.
Campbell throws a nice looking combination but Markelic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jovan Markelic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Markelic misses.
Campbell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Campbell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markelic misses with an uppercut. Campbell saw that one coming.
Markelic throws a shot from downtown. Campbell moves away and avoids it.
Campbell slips a jab from Markelic.#CL2#
Campbell has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Markelic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campbell defending well as Markelic loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Campbell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markelic, pushing him back against the cage.
Markelic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell stalling.
#TD2#
Campbell pulls guard successfully.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markelic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Campbell's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Campbell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Markelic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Markelic is looking to stand up but Campbell won't let him. #SUB2#
Campbell working for a triangle but Markelic defends it easily.
Markelic wanted to stand there but Campbell had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Markelic looks to throw the jab but Campbell is out of range.
Markelic misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markelic scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Markelic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.
Campbell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markelic.
Markelic slaps away a takedown attempt from Campbell, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Campbell moves into range and clinches up with Markelic.#BC#
Markelic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markelic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markelic throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markelic missing with a left hand there. Campbell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markelic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Markelic misses the shot to the body.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Campbell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Markelic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campbell doesn't seem bothered though.
Campbell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markelic.
Campbell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Markelic blocks it well.
Markelic throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Markelic fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Campbell to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Campbell looks to clinch but Markelic throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Campbell taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jovan Markelic!
In his post fight interview, Jovan Markelic gave a big smile as he said 'Dalton Dekker you are next on my list. Let's dance together.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Markelic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Frederic Bastiat has been cut.
Bastiat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#KD#
Markelic cracks Bastiat with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bastiat looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Markelic finish him?
#ROC#Bastiat is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastiat walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Bastiat limp body while Markelic jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jovan Markelic! |
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