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Event:
Highland 148
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Markarian connects with a looping right hand.
Markarian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Markarian moves away from the strike by Martel.
It looked like Markarian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markarian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martel throws out the jab.
Martel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Markarian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martel throws a lazy uppercut
and Markarian counters with a stiff right hand.
Martel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markarian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Markarian misses its intended target.
Martel throws a body shot but no joy.
Markarian connects with a body shot that sends Martel's belly button to the back.
Markarian lands a slapping body shot.
Markarian lands with a straight right. Martel didn't see that one coming.
Martel misses with a straight right.
Markarian scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Martel forces Markarian back against the cage and clinches.
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Martel's ribcage. Martel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Markarian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Markarian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Markarian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Markarian breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Markarian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martel throws a right hand that misses
and Markarian counters with a nice body shot.
Martel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martel looks winded!
Markarian lands with a right hand.
Markarian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Markarian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markarian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markarian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Markarian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martel on the side of the head. #KD#
Markarian sends Martel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Markarian is motioning to the referee to let Martel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Martel is rocked!
Rick Martel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markarian drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Martel right on the button. Martel goes down! Markarian follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Markarian gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feofilakt Markarian! |
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Event:
SSSD 58: Frost/Cartwright
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
No joy there for Jax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jax wants to clinch up but Markarian keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Markarian has managed to clinch.
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jax or not.
Jax misses with a punch to the body.
Jax can't find room to land a body shot as Markarian controls the action.
Jax has a couple of punches blocked by Markarian.
Jax throws a head punch that misses.
Markarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markarian.
Markarian lands a body shot.
Jax is breathing heavily.
Markarian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jax blocks a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jax backwards.
Markarian scores with a shoulder strike.
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Jax's ribcage. Jax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Markarian lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A hook to the body from Markarian.
Markarian works on Jax's body with a couple of short punches.
Markarian is leaning against Jax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian cracks Jax with a nice body shot.
Markarian lands with a short shot to the head.
Markarian scores with a hook to the body.
Markarian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markarian is leaning against Jax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian is leaning against Jax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Markarian.
Markarian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jax backwards.
Markarian lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Markarian.
Markarian presses Jax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markarian lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Markarian presses Jax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Jax's ribcage. Jax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Markarian presses Jax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markarian lands a body shot.
Markarian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Markarian.
Markarian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jax backwards.
Markarian lands a body punch.
Markarian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Markarian on the inside.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
Markarian scores with a shot to the side of Jax's head. #ROC2#Jax is rocked!
Markarian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Jax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markarian tries to throw a body punch but Jax avoids it by throwing Markarian back against the cage.
Jax seems to have got his legs back now.
Markarian lands a body punch.
Markarian presses Jax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markarian lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markarian.
Markarian lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Markarian lands a body punch.
Markarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Markarian.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Markarian lands a hook that snaps the head of Jax backwards.
A shot in the inside from Markarian.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markarian.
Markarian lands a nice shot to the body.
Markarian presses Jax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markarian gets through Jax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markarian misses with a body punch.
Markarian pushes Jax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Markarian is leaning against Jax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jax.#T4#
Markarian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Markarian pushes Jax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Markarian.
Markarian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jax backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markarian.
A right handed body shot lands from Markarian.
Markarian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jax backwards.
Markarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markarian digs a right hand into Jax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jax's gas tank.
Markarian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Markarian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markarian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markarian lands with a light punch inside.
Markarian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jax takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feofilakt Markarian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Markarian moves into the clinch successfully.
Jax manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Markarian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jax.
A right hand to the body from Markarian.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Markarian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markarian tries a body shot but Jax blocks it.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Markarian - that landed with a thud.
Markarian tries to throw a body punch but Jax avoids it by throwing Markarian back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian pushes Jax back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markarian digs a right hand into Jax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jax's gas tank.
Markarian presses Jax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markarian cracks Jax with a nice body shot.
Markarian lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jax fails to land. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Markarian digs a right hand into Jax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jax's gas tank.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Markarian lands a body shot.
Markarian lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Markarian.
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Jax's ribcage. Jax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Jax's ribcage. Jax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Markarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Jax's ribcage. Jax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Markarian.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Markarian.
Jax takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Markarian.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markarian.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markarian. #T2#
Markarian digs a right hand into Jax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jax's gas tank.
Markarian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markarian pushes Jax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Markarian.
Markarian digs a right hand into Jax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jax's gas tank.
Markarian presses Jax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markarian scores with a hook to the body.
Feofilakt Markarian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Markarian.
Markarian lands a nice shot to the body.
Jax blocks a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markarian scores with a shoulder strike.
Markarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jax prevents a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian misses with a punch to the body.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Markarian. #T3#
Nice body punch from Markarian.
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Jax controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Markarian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jax or not.
Markarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jax prevents a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markarian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Markarian scores with a hook to the body.
Markarian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markarian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markarian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Markarian.
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jax or not.
Markarian digs a right hand underneath Jax's ribcage. Jax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Jax takes a shot to the head.
Markarian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jax backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian tries a body shot but Jax blocks it.
A short right from Markarian.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markarian lands with a right to the head.
Markarian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaxs head.
Markarian lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jax to his knees! Markarian keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feofilakt Markarian! |
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Event:
SSSD 53: Frost/Bentham
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Faller darts in looking for a takedown but Markarian gets double underhooks and turns Faller into the cage.
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Faller controls the action.
A body shot lands from Markarian.
Markarian digs a right hand into Faller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faller's gas tank.
Faller is breathing heavily.
Faller prevents a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markarian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faller's elbow.
Markarian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faller backwards.
Markarian lands with a right to the head.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
Markarian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian tries to throw a body punch but Faller avoids it by throwing Markarian back against the cage.
Faller takes a shot to the head.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Markarian.
A short uppercut from Markarian. #T1#
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faller or not.
Markarian is working Faller over against the cage.
Markarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markarian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markarian.
Markarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Faller controls his hands.
Markarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Faller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Markarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Markarian.
Markarian lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markarian scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Faller blocks a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian lands a body shot.
Markarian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Markarian - that landed with a thud.
Markarian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faller or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Markarian.
Markarian digs a right hand into Faller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faller's gas tank.
Markarian struggles to land a body shot inside as Faller controls his hands.
Markarian lands a left hand.
Markarian lands a shoulder strike.
Markarian lands a nice shot to the body.
Markarian tries to work over Faller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Faller controls the action.
A body shot lands from Markarian.
Nice body punch from Markarian - that landed with a thud.
Markarian presses Faller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faller can't break the clinch.
Faller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markarian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Markarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Markarian on the inside.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Markarian presses Faller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markarian lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Markarian.
A right hand to the body from Markarian.
#T4#
A body shot lands from Markarian.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faller backwards.
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!
Markarian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markarian digs a right hand into Faller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faller's gas tank.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markarian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markarian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Markarian.
A short right from Markarian on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Markarian scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feofilakt Markarian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Markarian wants to clinch up but Faller keeps it at a distance.
Tripp Faller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markarian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Faller shoots in for a double leg but Markarian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Markarian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markarian.
Faller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markarian pinned against the cage. Markarian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab by Markarian.
Markarian wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Markarian wants to clinch up but Faller keeps it at a distance.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markarian tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Markarian closes the distance and clinches.
Faller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Markarian is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tripp Faller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markarian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faller's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Feofilakt Markarian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
Markarian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markarian lands an uppercut.
Markarian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markarian misses with a punch to the body.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Markarian lands a shot to the body.
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Faller controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
Markarian is working Faller over against the cage.
Markarian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Markarian.
Good body shot from Markarian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Markarian.
Markarian pushes Faller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Markarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markarian lands a nice shot to the body.
Markarian scores with a shot to the side of Faller's head.
Markarian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faller or not.
Markarian works on Faller's body with a couple of short punches.
Markarian is working Faller over against the cage.#T3#
Markarian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faller backwards.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian works on Faller's body with a couple of short punches.
Markarian lands a body punch.
Markarian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faller's elbow.
Markarian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Markarian lands a left hand.
Markarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markarian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Markarian cracks Faller with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Markarian.
A left hand lands to the body for Markarian.
Markarian is leaning against Faller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markarian tries to throw a body punch but Faller avoids it by throwing Markarian back against the cage.
Markarian scores with a shot to the side of Faller's head.
A short body shot lands from Markarian as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markarian.
Markarian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markarian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faller.
Markarian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faller backwards.
Markarian presses Faller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markarian lands a body shot.
Markarian tries to throw a body punch but Faller avoids it by throwing Markarian back against the cage.
Markarian lands with a right to the head.
Faller blocks a body shot from Markarian.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Markarian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feofilakt Markarian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Faller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markarian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markarian wants it to stay on the feet.
Faller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markarian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faller.#CL2#
Markarian rushes Faller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markarian tries to work over Faller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Faller controls the action.
Markarian misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Faller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Faller is trying to get an arm triangle but Markarian is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian is trying to buck Faller off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Faller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markarian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Faller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Faller is looking to take a break and control but Markarian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Faller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Markarian wants to get back to his feet but Faller drags him back down.
Faller throws a strike aimed at the side of Markarian's head but Markarian avoids it well.
Tripp Faller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Feofilakt Markarian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Faller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Faller working away.
Markarian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Faller misses with the ground and pound.
Faller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Markarian's legs. #SUB#
Faller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Faller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markarian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Markarian is not content to let Faller control the position.
Faller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Markarian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Faller throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Faller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Markarian sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Faller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markarian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Faller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Faller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Faller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Faller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markarian looks to move to half guard but instead Faller has passed into mount! Damn!
Faller looking to ground and pound but Markarian is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tripp Faller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markarian 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feofilakt Markarian! |
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Event:
SSSD 48: Frank/Faller
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Markarian slips a jab from Dansworth.
Dansworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dansworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markarian.
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Dansworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markarian tries to clinch but Dansworth moves away
and Dansworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dansworth lands a body shot.
Markarian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dansworth has time to react.
Markarian has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Dansworth. That snapped Markarian's head back.
Markarian looks to clinch
and Dansworth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dansworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dansworth misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Dansworth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dansworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markarian throws a jab but it's blocked by Dansworth.
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Dansworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Dansworth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Dansworth looks to land a combination but Markarian avoids it well.
Dansworth throws the left hand but Markarian avoids the punch easily.
Markarian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dansworth.
Dansworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Dansworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markarian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markarian doesn't manage to clinch there - Dansworth circles away.
Dansworth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Markarian has managed to clinch.
Markarian has a couple of punches blocked by Dansworth.
Dansworth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Markarian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Dansworth as the two fighters clinch.
Dansworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Markarian.
#T2#
Markarian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dansworth blocks a body shot from Markarian.
Dansworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markarians head.
Markarian keeps control of Dansworth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markarian misses with a punch on the inside.
Markarian throws a punch but it's blocked by Dansworth. #BC#
Dansworth breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markarian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dansworth's head backwards.
Markarian tries to clinch there but Dansworth circles away.
Dansworth misses with a looping left.
Markarian is looking to clinch but Dansworth is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dansworth. Markarian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Dansworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dansworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markarian wants to clinch
and Dansworth counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Markarian closes the distance but Dansworth moves to the side
and Dansworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Markarian tries to clinch but Dansworth moves out of range.
Dansworth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dansworth cracks Markarian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markarian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dansworth.
Feofilakt Markarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dansworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dansworth missing with a left hand there. Markarian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dansworth throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Markarian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Markarian.
Markarian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markarian misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Dansworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markarian fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Dansworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab by Dansworth.#T4#
Dansworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Markarian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dansworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Markarian.
Dansworth throws a combination that misses
and Markarian counters with a left to the body.
Dansworth swings for the body but Markarian moves out of range.
Dansworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dansworth is looking to counter punch.
Markarian doesn't manage to clinch there - Dansworth circles away.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dansworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dansworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Markarian is just out of range.
Markarian slips a jab and a cross from Dansworth.
Markarian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dansworth.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Markarian presses Dansworth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Dansworth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dansworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Dansworth misses the target.
Dansworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markarian can do to turn this around?
Markarian is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markarian. Dansworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dansworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dansworth throws a big shot that misses.
Dansworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markarian moves away.
Dansworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dansworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dansworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Markarian is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markarian wants to clinch up but Dansworth keeps it at a distance.
Dansworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Markarian closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Dansworth is trying to break free.
Markarian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Dansworth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Dansworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dansworth throws a hook but Markarian avoids it easily.
Dansworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dansworth misses with a wild body shot.
Dansworth avoids the body shot from Markarian.
Markarian needs to keep his hands up - Dansworth had a free shot at his head there.
Dansworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dansworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markarian tries to clinch but Dansworth moves away
and Markarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greg Dansworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Markarian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dansworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dansworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dansworth cracks Markarian with an open hand slap.
Dansworth scores with a one two! Markarian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Markarian is looking to clinch.
Markarian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Markarian clinches with his opponent.
Dansworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markarians head. #BC#
Dansworth breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Markarian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markarian tries to clinch but Dansworth moves out of range.
Markarian tries to clinch but Dansworth moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dansworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dansworth cracks Markarian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Dansworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markarian sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Markarian closes the distance and clinches.
Markarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Dansworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Dansworth. Those never looked like landing.
Markarian is looking to clinch.
Dansworth feints with a jab and clips Markarian right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Markarian is sent crashing into the canvas and Dansworth leaps in for the kill! Markarian tries to get to his feet but Dansworth is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Markarian is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Dansworth!
Greg Dansworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSSD 43: Luciano/Shewmaker
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Brown throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Markarian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markarian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markarian prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Markarian scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Markarian moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Markarian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Markarian lands a nice uppercut.
Markarian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markarian prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Markarian pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Markarian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Markarian lands a left hand.
Markarian cracks Brown with a nice body shot.#T1#
Brown misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Markarian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Markarian lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Markarian.
Markarian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Jonathan Brown has been cut.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Markarian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Markarian blocks a body shot from Brown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markarian.
Brown gets through Markarian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Markarian.
Markarian scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Markarian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Markarian - that landed with a thud.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Markarian prevents a body shot from Brown.
Markarian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markarian scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head. #T2#
Markarian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Markarian unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brown! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Markarian is unloading with more strikes now! Brown drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feofilakt Markarian! |
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Event:
SSSD 39: Shewmaker/Ori
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Aori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aori swings away with a body shot that misses
and Markarian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aori misses with a combination
#CL#
and Markarian counters by moving into the clinch.
Markarian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markarian.
Markarian scores with a shoulder strike.
Markarian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aori backwards.
Aori working aggressively here.
Markarian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in the clinch, Markarian scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Markarian.
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!
Markarian scores with a shoulder strike.
Markarian lands an uppercut.
Markarian scores with a shot to the side of Aori's head.
Markarian lands with a short shot to the head.
Markarian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Markarian lands a shoulder strike.
Markarian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aori's efforts to push away.
Markarian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Markarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markarian lands a shoulder strike.
Markarian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markarian.
Markarian pushes Aori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markarian lands a nice shot to the body.
Markarian scores with a hook to the body.
Aori looks winded!
A short left from Markarian.
Markarian lands a nice uppercut.
Markarian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Markarian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Markarian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aori backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markarian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Markarian.
Markarian scores with a shot to the side of Aori's head.
Markarian scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Aori is rocked!
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aori is still on wobbly legs! Can Markarian finish him?
Markarian throws a big uppercut that drops Aori! More strikes from Markarian and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Aori lies dazed against the cage as Markarian celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feofilakt Markarian! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Cena will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markarian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Markarian tries to work over Cena's front leg with a kick but Cena checks it. #CL#
Markarian closes the distance and clinches.
Cena keeps control of Markarian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markarian is trying to break the clinch but Cena has him pressed against the cage.
Markarian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cena keeps control of Markarian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Cena manages to pull guard.
#ES2#
Cena has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Markarian has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Markarian is trying to force a seperation but Cena has the dominant position.
Markarian working aggressively here.
Cena looking for a takedown. #BC#
Markarian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markarian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markarian leaves Cena with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Feofilakt Markarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Cena.#T1#
Markarian shoots for a double leg takedown but Cena sprawls well. He's pushed Markarian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cena or perhaps it was just good defense by Markarian, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick from Markarian misses.
Cena fails with an attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Markarian.
Markarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cena shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markarian as he avoids it easily.
A low kick from Markarian is predictable there #TD2#
and Cena counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
Cena stands and steps away. Markarian gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markarian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cena circles away quickly and effectively.
Cena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Markarian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Markarian is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markarian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Cena shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markarian as he jumps to the side.
Cena will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt - Markarian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Markarian. That snapped Cena's head back.
No luck for Cena with that takedown attempt.
Cena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markarian!
Cena fails to land the takedown.
Markarian stalks Cena and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cena's face. Cena staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Markarian misses with a takedown attempt - Cena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cena fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markarian avoids it really well and circles away.
Markarian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Markarian lands with a good body shot.
Cena takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Cena. No joy for Markarian on that attempt.
A combination from Markarian does no damage.
Markarian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cena eats them both and turns towards Markarian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cena shoots in looking for a takedown. Markarian tries to sprawl out of it but Cena keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markarian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Cena looks to move away, Markarian throws a big counter combo but Cena just gets out of the way.
Markarian throws a leg kick but Cena sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cena showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markarian.
#T4#
Cena fails with the takedown.
Markarian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cena avoids it really well and circles away.
Cena throws a right and a left that Markarian avoids nicely.
Markarian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cena has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markarian defends it nicely.
Cena has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Cena moves into range and clinches up with Markarian.#BC#
Markarian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feofilakt Markarian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cena closes the distance and clinches up with Markarian, looking for a takedown. Cena pushes Markarian against the cage but Markarian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markarian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cena shoots in and drives through. Markarian sprawls well.
Markarian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Markarian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cena can do to turn this around?
Markarian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cena.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but Markarian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Feofilakt Markarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Cena.
Markarian stalks Cena and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cena's face. Cena staggers backwards, shaken.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cena or perhaps it was just good defense by Markarian, which made it look bad.
Cena closes the distance and clinches up with Markarian, looking for a takedown. Cena pushes Markarian against the cage but Markarian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markarian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cena tries to avoid it but Markarian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cena to the ground. Cena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Markarian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Markarian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Cena tries for a takedown but Markarian manages to get underhooks.
Markarian has Cena pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markarian.
Cena has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Markarian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cena blocks an uppercut.
Markarian lands with a short shot to the head.
Markarian tries to break the clinch but Cena is controlling the position.
Markarian is looking to control Cena's arms but Cena gets an underhook and turns him. Now Markarian has his back to the cage.
Markarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cena.
Cena has Markarian pressed against the cage, preventing Markarian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Markarian swings wildly with an uppercut but Cena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markarian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cena.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markarian.
Markarian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markarian gets through Cena's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Markarian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markarian tries to circle away but Cena has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cena.
Cena has Markarian pressed against the cage, preventing Markarian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Markarian gets underhooks to prevent Cena's takedown attempt.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Markarian.
Cena blocks an uppercut.
Markarian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markarian wants to break free but Cena has control.
Cena keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markarian's efforts to push away.
Markarian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markarian looking to slow down the pace here.
Cena blocking some punches.
Cena keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markarian's efforts to push away.
Markarian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Markarian can't find room to land a body shot as Cena controls the action.
Markarian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markarian working aggressively here.
Markarian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markarian trying to stall but Cena improves his position.
#TD2#
Cena drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Cena pushes Markarian off and gets back to his feet.
Cena shoots in looking for a takedown but Markarian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cena's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cena fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cena tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Markarian defends well and Cena ends up having to push Markarian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Markarian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cena swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cena gets tackled into the cage by Markarian. Markarian maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feofilakt Markarian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Markarian stuffs the takedown attempt from Cena. Cena gets slowly back to his feet.
Feofilakt Markarian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Cena gets a clinch.
Markarian is looking to break free of the clinch but Cena has double underhooks.
Cena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markarian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Markarian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cena.
Markarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cena keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markarian's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markarian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Markarian.
#T1#
Cena has Markarian pressed against the cage, preventing Markarian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Markarian stalling in the clinch.
Markarian working aggressively here.
Markarian misses with some punches.
Markarian is trying to force a seperation but Cena has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Markarian.
Markarian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markarian misses with a punch on the inside.
Markarian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Cena decides to pull guard.
James Cena has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cena wants to stand and escape but Markarian is having none of it. #ES2#
Cena manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Markarian misses with a punch on the inside.
Markarian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cena's elbow.
Markarian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markarian is trying to push Cena away but Cena has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cena drops down looking for an ankle pick but Markarian pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Cena looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Markarian!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markarian avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cena.
Cena is looking to take a break and control but Markarian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Cena is trying to get an arm triangle but Markarian is defending well. #SUB2#
Cena thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Markarian taking punishment in the form of punches.
Markarian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cena on the ground.
Cena works to advance to full mount. Markarian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Markarian is desperately trying to improve his position but Cena has a good base and remains in mount.
Cena looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Cena looking to finish Markarian with some ground and pound. This is bad for Markarian!
Markarian wants to control but Cena is having none of it.
Cena working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cena lands a big elbow. #ROC2#Markarian is rocked!
Cena postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Markarian in real trouble here! The ref calls for Markarian to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Cena! |
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