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Event:
RMMA 12 - Boryszko v Robben
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Rzayev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markus throws out a loose jab but Rzayev uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Rzayev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Markus's guard.
Rzayev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Markus's head.
Rzayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Markus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rzayev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzayev throwing strikes from guard but Markus blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rzayev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzayev.
Rzayev wants to pass the guard but Markus is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Markus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Markus is looking to stand up but Rzayev isn't so interested in that idea.
Rzayev is looking to stand up but Markus won't let him.
Rzayev throwing strikes from guard but Markus blocks nicely.
Rzayev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rzayev with a nice head shot there.
Markus wants to sweep but no luck.
Rzayev tries to free his leg and advance position but Markus is retaining full guard.
Markus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Markus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rzayev distracts Markus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Markus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzayev.
Rzayev trying to control but Markus is working from the bottom.
Rzayev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markus's guard.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.
Markus wants to stand up but Rzayev is controlling him.
Rzayev throws a big elbow that misses.
Rzayev stands up over Markus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rzayev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rzayev throwing strikes from guard but Markus blocks nicely. #T3#
Rzayev wants to control from the top but Markus keeps moving.
Rzayev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markus's head.
Rzayev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rzayev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rzayev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Markus is rocked!
Markus can't keep his opponent in guard - Rzayev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Markus is still in real trouble! Can Rzayev finish him?
Rzayev winds up and cracks Markus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Rzayev seems content to control.
Markus tries to get to full guard but Rzayev has control of the leg.
Markus seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Rzayev wants to control but Markus is keeping him busy.
Rzayev 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.
Markus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rzayev is working away from the top position though.
Rzayev is trying to control the action in half guard but Markus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rzayev trying to advance position but Markus counters by regaining guard.
Markus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rzayev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzayev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rzayev scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Rzayev 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#
Rzayev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Markus swivels and escapes.
Rzayev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markus can do to turn this around?#CL#
Rzayev clinches up with Markus and pushes him back against the cage.
Rzayev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markus wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Rzayev manages to break the clinch.
Rzayev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markus manages to avoid it.
Rzayev ducks under a wild hook from Markus.
Rzayev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruslan Rzayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Rzayev.
Markus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rzayev.
Rzayev misses with a takedown attempt - Markus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rzayev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markus pinned against the cage. Markus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Rzayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Rzayev shoots in and bounces Markus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rzayev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Rzayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Rzayev, not yet.
Markus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rzayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Rzayev, not yet.
Rzayev has his hands on Markus's head, controlling the position.
Rzayev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Markus stops Rzayev from standing up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rzayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rzayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rzayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markus wants to control from the top but Rzayev keeps moving.
Markus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rzayev wants to control but Markus passes easily into half guard.
Markus is just content to waste time from the top position. Rzayev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rzayev wants to get back to his feet but Markus passes into half guard.
Rzayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markus on the ground.#T3#
Markus is thwarting Rzayev's attempts to control the position.
Rzayev is looking for a sweep. Markus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rzayev trying to get back to full guard but Markus takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rzayev wants to control but Markus is having none of it.
Rzayev tries to reverse the position but Markus maintains control.
Markus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Markus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rzayev is desperately trying to improve his position but Markus has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Markus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Markus breaks from Rzayev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rzayev is desperately trying to improve his position but Markus has a good base and remains in mount.
Ruslan Rzayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rzayev regains half guard.
Markus stops Rzayev from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Markus 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rzayev is looking to clinch.
Markus throws out a counter right but Rzayev avoids it with no problem.
Rzayev misses with a body shot.
Markus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Markus scores with a four punch combination!
Markus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rzayev shoots in looking for a takedown but Markus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rzayev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Markus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Rzayev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rzayev.
Markus misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Rzayev.
#BC2#
Markus breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rzayev.
Markus throws an overhand right that lands on Rzayev's shoulder, as Rzayev tries to avoid the shot.
Rzayev lands a really nice looking cross but Markus seems unphased.
Rzayev fails to land the takedown.#T1##CL#
Rzayev clinches up with Markus and pushes him back against the cage.
Rzayev tries a knee to the head but Markus blocks it.
Rzayev tries to pull guard but Markus won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Rzayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rzayev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Markus manages to break the clinch.
Markus stuffs the takedown attempt from Rzayev. Rzayev gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Rzayev scores with a takedown into Markus's guard.
Rzayev is working Markus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Markus controls Rzayev momentarily but Rzayev frees himself.
Markus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Markus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markus has momentary wrist control but Rzayev slips an elbow through the middle.
Markus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rzayev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rzayev is trying to hold Markus in close to prevent damage but Markus has managed to pass into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rzayev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rzayev moves into full guard.
Rzayev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rzayev tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Rzayev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rzayev cracks Markus with a solid left hand.
Markus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rzayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Markus has wrist control.
Rzayev won't allow Markus to sweep him here.
Rzayev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Markus being controlled here, momentarily.
Markus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzayev. #T4#
Rzayev throws a big right hand that misses.
Rzayev postures up and lands a big shot to Markus's brow.
Rzayev stopping the sweep attempt from Markus.
Rzayev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rzayev with a nice head shot there.
Rzayev gets to his feet and stands over Markus, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Markus felt that one! Rzayev unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Markus from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Rzayev! |
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Event:
RMMA 8 - Moore v Alvarez
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Markus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown but Markus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoffman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Hoffman gets the takedown into side control.
Markus tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Hoffman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Markus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hoffman but great work by Markus.
Hoffman parries the strikes from Markus easily there. Markus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hoffman to escape.
Hoffman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
You can see the frustration on Hoffman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Markus is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoffman is defending well.
Hoffman tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T1#
Markus trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoffman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoffman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
Markus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hoffman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Markus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hoffman!
Markus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Hoffman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Markus lands with some strikes.
Markus trying to control but Hoffman is having none of it.
Markus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Markus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffman can't escape the position.
Markus with good strikes from the mount here!
Hoffman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hoffman can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Markus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Hoffman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hoffman and Markus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Markus dominated that round.
That's time! Markus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Markus misses with an uppercut. Hoffman saw that one coming.
Markus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoffman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Markus.
Markus misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Hoffman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hoffman preventing the sweep.
Hoffman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dan Markus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoffman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markus's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Markus is keeping the position.
Hoffman forces his way into half guard.
Markus pushes Hoffman off looking to stand but Hoffman dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoffman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura but Markus is 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. Hoffman connects with a nice short shot to Markus's temple.
Hoffman is nestled in close to Markus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoffman lands strikes from half guard.
Hoffman thows a huge punch but Markus dodges it nicely.
Hoffman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Markus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hoffman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Markus is just riding it out for now. Hoffman eventually gives up the hold.
Markus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoffman is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Hoffman working the head and body with strikes.
Markus wants to get back to his feet.
Hoffman tries to pass to full mount but Markus defends it. #SU2#
Hoffman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Markus with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Markus misses the target.
Jaydon Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Hoffman throws a right and a left that Markus avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Markus misses the target.
Hoffman goes for a double leg but Markus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markus continues to drive forward.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Markus is having none of it.
Hoffman slips under a jab.
Hoffman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markus throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman.
Some wild striking there from Hoffman.
Hoffman needs to keep his hands up - Markus had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffman fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Markus misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaydon Hoffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hoffman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Markus.#CUT#It looks like Jaydon Hoffman has been cut.
Hoffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffman or perhaps it was just good defense by Markus, which made it look bad.
Markus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dan Markus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaydon Hoffman.
Markus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Markus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffman somewhat.
Markus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Hoffman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoffman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Markus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoffman.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoffman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markus circles away.
Markus lands with an overhand left.
Hoffman shoots in but Markus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Markus takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Markus misses with a hook.
Hoffman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markus scores with a nice right hand.
Hoffman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markus.
Nice sprawl there from Markus as Hoffman shoots in.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markus throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoffman dives in for a single leg takedown but Markus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Markus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Markus.
Jab from Markus.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffman or perhaps it was just good defense by Markus, which made it look bad.
Markus throwing a counter right hand but Hoffman manages to avoid it.#T3#
Markus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Markus misses with an uppercut.
Markus misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Markus does it's job there.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoffman drops his hands momentarily and Markus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markus slips a jab and a cross from Hoffman.
Markus throws a big counter combination but Hoffman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman. #T4#
Markus throws a looping overhand right but Hoffman ducks down to avoid it.
Hoffman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markus throws an overhand right that lands on Hoffman's shoulder, as Hoffman tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Markus misses its intended target.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Markus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Markus.
Hoffman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markus pinned against the cage. Markus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markus misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Markus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markus 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Markus!
Dan Markus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Buler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buler.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buler.
Buler fails with a takedown attempt.
Dan Markus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Buler.
Markus scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Buler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Markus sprawls well initially but Buler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Markus is not content to let Buler control the position.
Buler looks to land a strike but Markus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Markus has his hands on Buler's head, controlling the position.
Markus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Buler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Markus trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buler wants to pass the guard but Markus is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Markus lands with a shot to the body.
Buler shoots in but Markus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buler looks winded!
Jab, jab by Markus - just one landing.
Buler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Buler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markus finds it's way round the side to connect with Buler's head.
Markus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dan Markus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markus lands a nice looking body shot.
Markus scores with a nice strike.
Markus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Markus connects with a body shot.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Markus has knocked Buler down with a huge combo! Markus steps away and waves a wobbly Buler back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Buler is rocked!
Buler glances at the clock... BAM! Markus nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Buler crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Buler is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Markus!
Dan Markus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Mera closes the distance and clinches up with Markus, looking for a takedown. Mera pushes Markus against the cage but Markus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markus is fending him off so far but Mera persists. Nope, Markus circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Mera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Markus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markus is fending him off so far but Mera persists. Nope, Markus circles away and we're back to standing.
Dan Markus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markus cracks Mera with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markus stuffs the takedown attempt from Mera. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.
Mera looks winded!
Mera takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Mera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Markus's guard.
Mera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Markus is proving hard to escape from.
Markus tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1#
Markus controlling the position.
Markus looking for a sweep. Not yet Markus, not yet.
Mera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Markus is looking to stand up but Mera isn't so interested in that idea.
Markus is adopting a defensive guard.
Mera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Markus is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Markus punishes Mera's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Markus misses the target.
Good shot there by Markus.
Markus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mera on the side of the head.
Markus works the jab nicely.
Markus cracks Mera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt - Markus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Markus looks to land a combination. Mera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mera.
Markus is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Mera moves forwards but Markus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Markus finds it's way through Mera's defenses.
Usaa Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markus.
Mera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Markus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mera walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Markus.
Markus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mera.
Markus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Markus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No luck for Mera with that takedown attempt.
Markus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markus scores with the left hand. Mera knows he should have avoided that one.
Mera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markus counters with a nice body shot.
Nice cross by Markus.
Mera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Markus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markus.
Mera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markus feints a jab promting Mera to slip. Markus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Markus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Markus.
Mera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Markus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Markus looks to land a left hand but Mera moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Mera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Markus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Markus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Markus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mera connects with a decent elbow.
Mera connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Markus some visible discomfort.
Markus defending against the ground and pound.
Mera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus is trying to control Mera's posture but Mera avoids it.
Mera cracks Markus with a big right hand but Markus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mera tries to stand but Markus is controlling his head.
Markus tries to bench press Mera off him but Mera keeps the position. #T1#
Markus is working hard here to advance position.
Mera tries to score with some ground and pound. Markus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU2#
Mera decides to stand back up. Mera steps back and let's Markus get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mera.
A little feinted left hand from Markus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dan Markus is winning the standup battle so far.
Markus cracks Mera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mera shoots in looking for a takedown. Markus tries to sprawl out of it but Mera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Mera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mera dives in for a single leg takedown but Markus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dan Markus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Usaa Mera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Markus.
Dan Markus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markus lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markus throws a shot from downtown. Mera moves away and avoids it.
Mera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mera tries to move into range but Markus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Markus.
Nice sprawl there from Markus as Mera shoots in.#T3#
Markus catches Mera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mera.
Markus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markus.
Mera closes the distance and clinches up with Markus, looking for a takedown. Mera pushes Markus against the cage but Markus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mera shoots in looking for a takedown. Markus tries to sprawl out of it but Mera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mera can do to turn this around?
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!
Markus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markus throws a hook but Mera blocks it.
Mera goes for a double leg but Markus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markus continues to drive forward.
Markus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Markus stuffs the takedown attempt from Mera. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.
Markus with a jab.
Mera shoots in and drives through. Markus sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Markus.
Markus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mera eats them both and turns towards Markus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mera throws a head kick that misses.
Markus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markus lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Markus there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Markus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mera throws a head kick but Markus moves out of range.
Mera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markus pinned against the cage. Markus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markus cracks Mera with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Markus.
Jab by Markus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera ducks under a wild hook from Markus.
Markus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markus dips to his left and cracks Mera with an uppercut!
Mera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Mera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Markus kicks Mera off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Mera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mera has a takedown stuffed.
Markus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markus, as that shot connected.
Mera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markus tries to avoid it but Mera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markus to the ground. Markus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dan Markus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Markus connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Markus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Mera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Mera working away.#T2#
Markus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mera.
Mera tries to get to his feet but Markus is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mera in his guard.
Mera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Markus looking for a guillotine here but Mera defends easily.
Mera wants to stand but Markus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mera postures up in Markus's guard and throws a big left but Markus blocks it. #T3#
Mera wants to get up but he can't break Markus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Markus lands an upkick as Mera stands over him.
Mera wants to stand but Markus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mera stopping the sweep attempt from Markus.
Markus is trying to control the position but Mera postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Markus quickly recovers to half guard.
Mera throwing shots but Markus is blocking nicely.
Mera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Markus. #T4#
Markus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Markus.
Mera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markus's guard.
Mera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Markus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Mera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Usaa Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Markus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markus 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Markus!
In his post fight interview, Dan Markus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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