Post by The Sandmen on Aug 21, 2019 0:20:34 GMT -5
Nicco Montaño looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Randa Markos raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Markos is holding Nicco Montaño's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nicco Montaño loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Markos launches a barrage of elbows over Montaño's face!
Nicco Montaño blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Randa Markos goes for an americana!
Montaño breaks free.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Nicco Montaño tries to take advantage...
Nicco Montaño attempts to trap Randa Markos in his guard.
Nicco Montaño manages to switch to full guard.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Montaño tries to close his guard around Markos
He succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Randa Markos is looking to pass Nicco Montaño's guard...
Nicco Montaño has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Randa Markos is looking to pass Nicco Montaño's guard...
Nicco Montaño has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos delivers a few accurate elbows!
Nicco Montaño blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos tries to escape from the closed guard
Randa Markos any adventage in the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Randa Markos is taking the best of the fight.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Montaño is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Markos moves on the ground
Markos cannot take advantage in the ground
Markos misses a step and Nicco Montaño sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nicco Montaño launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Randa Markos uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Randa Markos tries to pass to half guard...
Nicco Montaño's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Deep breaths from Nicco Montaño who tries a hammer punch to Markos's ribs.
Markos blocks those punches
Markos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Markos tries to open up Nicco Montaño's defense faking a few punches.
Nicco Montaño wraps his arms around Markos's arms and counters the punches.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Montaño launches a few weak punches
Markos blocks them effectively.
Nicco Montaño gets sloppy and Randa Markos tries to take advantage...
Randa Markos throws down elbows...
Montaño is not making himself an easy target.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Montaño is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Montaño launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Markos's ribs.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Randa Markos tries to pass to half guard...
Nicco Montaño's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Randa Markos storms over Montaño with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nicco Montaño blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Nicco Montaño launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Markos tries to cover his face,
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Randa Markos throws down elbows...
Montaño is not making himself an easy target.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos works on the ground with his fingers over Montaño's face
Montaño shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Nicco Montaño's guard...
Montaño doesn't want to free his opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
Montaño tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nicco Montaño isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Markos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Montaño's guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in half guard over Montaño
Nicco Montaño attempts to move to full guard
Randa Markos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Markos studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nicco Montaño didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Markos moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Markos is in open guard over Montaño... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Montaño rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Montaño is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Markos is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Markos moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Montaño tries to close his guard around Markos
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Montaño feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Markos has a small cut in his Chin
Nicco Montaño attempts to cut off Markos with punches
Markos reels from the strikes.
Markos's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Low kick by Nicco Montaño to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Markos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Randa Markos
whizzes past Montaño.
Montaño looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randa Markos's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Nicco Montaño's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Montaño ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Randa Markos is looking to pass Nicco Montaño's guard...
Nicco Montaño has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos is in closed guard... Montaño tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
As the fight continues it seems that Nicco Montaño is taking the best of the fight.
Montaño sits over his knees and pushes away Markos's leg!
Nicco Montaño is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Nicco Montaño is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Nicco Montaño in his guard.
Nicco Montaño keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nicco Montaño is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Nicco Montaño in his guard.
Nicco Montaño keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Nicco Montaño is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos measures the resilience of Montaño's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Montaño blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Nicco Montaño to fight back!
Montaño throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randa Markos
Solid shots!
Nicco Montaño is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Montaño uses his strength to keep Montaño at a disadvantage
Nicco Montaño is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Nicco Montaño in his guard.
Nicco Montaño keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Nicco Montaño sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Markos misses a step and Nicco Montaño sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randa Markos tries to turn in and scramble out. Nicco Montaño timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Randa Markos slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Markos moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Montaño is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Montaño is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Nicco Montaño looks to counter!
Montaño moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Randa Markos breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Randa Markos is on his feet again.
Markos is standing while Montaño is on the ground on his back
Montaño tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Nicco Montaño is on his feet again.
Markos is holding Nicco Montaño's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nicco Montaño shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Markos is holding Nicco Montaño's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nicco Montaño shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Nicco Montaño to fight back!
Nicco Montaño chases Markos and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Markos steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Markos's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Markos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nicco Montaño's punches
Markos is on the receiving end of a great combo by Montaño.
There is a small laceration on Randa Markos's Right cheek
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Montaño is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Montaño tries to move on the ground and shows Randa Markos a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Montaño uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Montaño is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Markos tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Montaño
Randa Markos tries a kimura
Montaño breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Nicco Montaño looks to counter!
Nicco Montaño gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Markos spins out, but Nicco Montaño was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Markos is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Nicco Montaño was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nicco Montaño tries a hook to the body
and hits Markos ribs hard
Solid jabs from Randa Markos.
Montaño defends.
Markos is holding Nicco Montaño's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nicco Montaño shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Randa Markos.
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Round 3
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Montaño looks to be in very good shape.
Markos steps forward
Nicco Montaño catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Nicco Montaño shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randa Markos is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Montaño into his guard.
Nicco Montaño is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Montaño's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Montaño tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Nicco Montaño is in closed guard over Markos
Nicco Montaño seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Nicco Montaño looks to posture up and open Randa Markos's guard...
Nicco Montaño forces Randa Markos to open his guard.
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close his guard around Montaño
He is not able to do it
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close his guard around Montaño
He is not able to do it
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close his guard around Montaño
He is not able to do it
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Nicco Montaño tries to pass to half guard...
Randa Markos can't prevent his opponent from passing. Montaño looks to work from half guard.
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randa Markos can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Markos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Montaño blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Nicco Montaño looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Nicco Montaño on the ground
They could take their toll on Markos.
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
Markos is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Markos is moving on the ground...
Montaño tries to counter Markos's moves on the ground.
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
Montaño launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Markos is covering himself! Montaño tries to force the situation and Markos clumsily gives his back!
Montaño is in rear mount over Markos
Markos has Montaño controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Montaño is unable to move under Markos control.
Nicco Montaño is in closed guard over Markos
Montaño tries to escape from the closed guard
Montaño succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Montaño moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
Montaño is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Markos's ribs.
Markos is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Montaño's cheek from the guard.
Nicco Montaño uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Nicco Montaño's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Crushing shot to Montaño's body! He's holding his side
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos delivers a few accurate elbows!
Montaño is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Markos is in rear mount over Montaño
Randa Markos isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Montaño locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Randa Markos unil he can pull his arm free! Markos lost his dominant position.
Nicco Montaño is in closed guard over Markos
Nicco Montaño looks to posture up and open Randa Markos's guard...
Nicco Montaño forces Randa Markos to open his guard.
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Markos works on the ground with his fingers over Montaño's face
Montaño shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos is cooling the fight on the ground
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Markos measures the resilience of Montaño's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Montaño blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Nicco Montaño to fight back!
Nicco Montaño pushes Randa Markos against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Montaño jumps and tries to free his leg! Markos doesn't allow this but Nicco Montaño is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
Nicco Montaño doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Markos tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nicco Montaño is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Markos into his guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos delivers a few accurate elbows!
Nicco Montaño blocks them all showing some great skills here.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Montaño grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Nicco Montaño
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to move on the ground and shows Nicco Montaño a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Markos uses his forearms to block the impact!
Nicco Montaño gets sloppy and Randa Markos tries to take advantage...
Randa Markos slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Nicco Montaño cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Nicco Montaño is in side mount over Randa Markos
As the fight continues it seems that Randa Markos is taking the best of the fight.
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Montaño's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Montaño tries to cover his face,
Nicco Montaño is in side mount over Randa Markos
Nicco Montaño looks to pass to mount...
Montaño slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Randa Markos.
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Nicco Montaño doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Montaño positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Markos's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Randa Markos's Chin
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nicco Montaño tries to better his position on the ground...
Montaño is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos is a bloody mess!
Markos tries to move on the ground and shows Nicco Montaño a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Markos's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Markos's Forehead is beginning to swell
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Montaño positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Markos's being punished here!
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Montaño fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Randa Markos's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Nicco Montaño appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Markos holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Markos's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Nicco Montaño.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Montaño measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Markos's side.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Nicco Montaño launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Markos tries to cover his face,
Randa Markos is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Markos delivers a few accurate elbows!
Nicco Montaño blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Nicco Montaño looks to counter!
Montaño launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Markos's ribs.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Montaño tries to show some ground skills
Nicco Montaño put Markos in half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Montaño
Nicco Montaño attempts to move to full guard
Nicco Montaño manages to switch to full guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Randa Markos is looking to pass Nicco Montaño's guard...
Nicco Montaño has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Randa Markos doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Montaño's moves.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Nicco Montaño's guard...
Randa Markos is in Montaño open guard now
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Montaño tries to close his guard around Markos
He succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos is in closed guard... Montaño tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Markos tries to stand up!
Montaño doesn't allow him!
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Stand up! This is what Montaño's cornermen are shouting. Randa Markos is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Markos tries to stand up!
Montaño doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Quick hook by Nicco Montaño
Good shot! Markos has reasons to be worried.
Markos has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Nicco Montaño takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nicco Montaño shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randa Markos is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Montaño into his guard.
Nicco Montaño is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos is a bloody mess!
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Montaño's cheek from the guard.
Nicco Montaño uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Nicco Montaño looks to counter!
Nicco Montaño looks to posture up and open Randa Markos's guard...
Nicco Montaño forces Randa Markos to open his guard.
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Markos doesn't stop bleeding.
Nicco Montaño tries to pass to half guard...
Randa Markos can't prevent his opponent from passing. Montaño looks to work from half guard.
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos is a bloody mess!
Nicco Montaño tries to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Nicco Montaño manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Nicco Montaño has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Randa Markos.
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Round 5
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Markos doesn't stop bleeding.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nicco Montaño is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Markos into his guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Markos tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Montaño leans and gets Randa Markos's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Nicco Montaño's guard...
Montaño doesn't want to free his opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Nicco Montaño tries to take advantage...
Nicco Montaño gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Markos spins out, but Nicco Montaño was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Markos's eyes...
Markos's Right eye is beginning to swell
That Armbar to Triangle from Nicco Montaño appears to be unbreakable
Markos tries to break the lock slamming Nicco Montaño against the mat!
Nicco Montaño doesn't allow Randa Markos to escape. He is tightening the Armbar to Triangle
Markos is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Montaño leans and gets Randa Markos's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos is in closed guard... Montaño tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Nicco Montaño throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Markos breaks the lock showing some skills...
Nicco Montaño gets sloppy and Randa Markos tries to take advantage...
Randa Markos tries to roll to his side and trap Nicco Montaño in his guard...
Nicco Montaño keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Nicco Montaño swings...
hard impact to Markos's face!
Markos has a small cut in his Chin
Nicco Montaño's mind is definitely in the fight, Markos just got nailed! Nicco Montaño saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Markos is going to have a headache after this one.
Markos's Chin is beginning to swell
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Montaño feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The ref pulls off Nicco Montaño! Markos seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Nicco Montaño by TKO (Uppercut) at 1:36 Round 5
Statistics: Nicco Montaño
Punches 17/22 (77%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/38 (68%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 937 s
Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 10/1 (1000%)
GnP strikes 8/66 (12%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 930 s
Nicco is not joking around.
Randa Markos raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Markos is holding Nicco Montaño's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nicco Montaño loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Markos launches a barrage of elbows over Montaño's face!
Nicco Montaño blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Randa Markos goes for an americana!
Montaño breaks free.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Nicco Montaño tries to take advantage...
Nicco Montaño attempts to trap Randa Markos in his guard.
Nicco Montaño manages to switch to full guard.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Montaño tries to close his guard around Markos
He succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Randa Markos is looking to pass Nicco Montaño's guard...
Nicco Montaño has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Randa Markos is looking to pass Nicco Montaño's guard...
Nicco Montaño has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos delivers a few accurate elbows!
Nicco Montaño blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos tries to escape from the closed guard
Randa Markos any adventage in the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Randa Markos is taking the best of the fight.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Montaño is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Markos moves on the ground
Markos cannot take advantage in the ground
Markos misses a step and Nicco Montaño sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nicco Montaño launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Randa Markos uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Randa Markos tries to pass to half guard...
Nicco Montaño's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Deep breaths from Nicco Montaño who tries a hammer punch to Markos's ribs.
Markos blocks those punches
Markos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Markos tries to open up Nicco Montaño's defense faking a few punches.
Nicco Montaño wraps his arms around Markos's arms and counters the punches.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Montaño launches a few weak punches
Markos blocks them effectively.
Nicco Montaño gets sloppy and Randa Markos tries to take advantage...
Randa Markos throws down elbows...
Montaño is not making himself an easy target.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Montaño is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Montaño launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Markos's ribs.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Randa Markos tries to pass to half guard...
Nicco Montaño's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Randa Markos storms over Montaño with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Nicco Montaño blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Nicco Montaño launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Markos tries to cover his face,
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Randa Markos throws down elbows...
Montaño is not making himself an easy target.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos works on the ground with his fingers over Montaño's face
Montaño shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Nicco Montaño's guard...
Montaño doesn't want to free his opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
Montaño tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nicco Montaño isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Markos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Montaño's guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in half guard over Montaño
Nicco Montaño attempts to move to full guard
Randa Markos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Markos studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nicco Montaño didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Markos moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Markos is in open guard over Montaño... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Montaño rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Montaño is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Markos is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Markos moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Montaño tries to close his guard around Markos
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Montaño feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Markos has a small cut in his Chin
Nicco Montaño attempts to cut off Markos with punches
Markos reels from the strikes.
Markos's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Low kick by Nicco Montaño to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Markos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Randa Markos
whizzes past Montaño.
Montaño looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randa Markos's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Nicco Montaño's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Montaño ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Randa Markos is looking to pass Nicco Montaño's guard...
Nicco Montaño has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos is in closed guard... Montaño tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
As the fight continues it seems that Nicco Montaño is taking the best of the fight.
Montaño sits over his knees and pushes away Markos's leg!
Nicco Montaño is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Nicco Montaño is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Nicco Montaño in his guard.
Nicco Montaño keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nicco Montaño is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Nicco Montaño in his guard.
Nicco Montaño keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Nicco Montaño is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos measures the resilience of Montaño's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Montaño blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Nicco Montaño to fight back!
Montaño throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randa Markos
Solid shots!
Nicco Montaño is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Montaño uses his strength to keep Montaño at a disadvantage
Nicco Montaño is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Nicco Montaño in his guard.
Nicco Montaño keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Nicco Montaño sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Markos misses a step and Nicco Montaño sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randa Markos tries to turn in and scramble out. Nicco Montaño timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Randa Markos slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Markos moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Montaño is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Montaño is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Nicco Montaño looks to counter!
Montaño moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Randa Markos breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Randa Markos is on his feet again.
Markos is standing while Montaño is on the ground on his back
Montaño tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Nicco Montaño is on his feet again.
Markos is holding Nicco Montaño's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nicco Montaño shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Markos is holding Nicco Montaño's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nicco Montaño shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Nicco Montaño to fight back!
Nicco Montaño chases Markos and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Markos steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Markos's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Markos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nicco Montaño's punches
Markos is on the receiving end of a great combo by Montaño.
There is a small laceration on Randa Markos's Right cheek
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Montaño is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Montaño tries to move on the ground and shows Randa Markos a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Montaño uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Montaño is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Markos tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Montaño
Randa Markos tries a kimura
Montaño breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Nicco Montaño looks to counter!
Nicco Montaño gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Markos spins out, but Nicco Montaño was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Markos is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Nicco Montaño was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nicco Montaño tries a hook to the body
and hits Markos ribs hard
Solid jabs from Randa Markos.
Montaño defends.
Markos is holding Nicco Montaño's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nicco Montaño shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Randa Markos.
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Round 3
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Montaño looks to be in very good shape.
Markos steps forward
Nicco Montaño catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Nicco Montaño shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randa Markos is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Montaño into his guard.
Nicco Montaño is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Montaño's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Montaño tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Nicco Montaño is in closed guard over Markos
Nicco Montaño seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Nicco Montaño looks to posture up and open Randa Markos's guard...
Nicco Montaño forces Randa Markos to open his guard.
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close his guard around Montaño
He is not able to do it
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close his guard around Montaño
He is not able to do it
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close his guard around Montaño
He is not able to do it
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Nicco Montaño tries to pass to half guard...
Randa Markos can't prevent his opponent from passing. Montaño looks to work from half guard.
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randa Markos can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Markos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Montaño blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Nicco Montaño looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Nicco Montaño on the ground
They could take their toll on Markos.
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
Markos is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Markos is moving on the ground...
Montaño tries to counter Markos's moves on the ground.
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
Montaño launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Markos is covering himself! Montaño tries to force the situation and Markos clumsily gives his back!
Montaño is in rear mount over Markos
Markos has Montaño controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Montaño is unable to move under Markos control.
Nicco Montaño is in closed guard over Markos
Montaño tries to escape from the closed guard
Montaño succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Montaño moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
Montaño is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Markos's ribs.
Markos is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Montaño's cheek from the guard.
Nicco Montaño uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Nicco Montaño's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Crushing shot to Montaño's body! He's holding his side
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos delivers a few accurate elbows!
Montaño is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Markos is in rear mount over Montaño
Randa Markos isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Montaño locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Randa Markos unil he can pull his arm free! Markos lost his dominant position.
Nicco Montaño is in closed guard over Markos
Nicco Montaño looks to posture up and open Randa Markos's guard...
Nicco Montaño forces Randa Markos to open his guard.
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Markos works on the ground with his fingers over Montaño's face
Montaño shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos is cooling the fight on the ground
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Markos measures the resilience of Montaño's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Montaño blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Nicco Montaño to fight back!
Nicco Montaño pushes Randa Markos against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Montaño jumps and tries to free his leg! Markos doesn't allow this but Nicco Montaño is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
Nicco Montaño doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Markos tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nicco Montaño is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Markos into his guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos delivers a few accurate elbows!
Nicco Montaño blocks them all showing some great skills here.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Montaño grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Nicco Montaño
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to move on the ground and shows Nicco Montaño a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Markos uses his forearms to block the impact!
Nicco Montaño gets sloppy and Randa Markos tries to take advantage...
Randa Markos slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Nicco Montaño cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Nicco Montaño is in side mount over Randa Markos
As the fight continues it seems that Randa Markos is taking the best of the fight.
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Montaño's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Montaño tries to cover his face,
Nicco Montaño is in side mount over Randa Markos
Nicco Montaño looks to pass to mount...
Montaño slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Randa Markos.
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Nicco Montaño doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Montaño positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Markos's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Randa Markos's Chin
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nicco Montaño tries to better his position on the ground...
Montaño is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos is a bloody mess!
Markos tries to move on the ground and shows Nicco Montaño a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Markos's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Markos's Forehead is beginning to swell
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Montaño positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Markos's being punished here!
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Montaño fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Randa Markos's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Nicco Montaño appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Markos holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Markos's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Nicco Montaño.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Montaño measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Markos's side.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Nicco Montaño launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Markos tries to cover his face,
Randa Markos is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Markos delivers a few accurate elbows!
Nicco Montaño blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Nicco Montaño looks to counter!
Montaño launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Markos's ribs.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Nicco Montaño
Montaño tries to show some ground skills
Nicco Montaño put Markos in half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Montaño
Nicco Montaño attempts to move to full guard
Nicco Montaño manages to switch to full guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Randa Markos is looking to pass Nicco Montaño's guard...
Nicco Montaño has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Randa Markos doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Montaño's moves.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Nicco Montaño's guard...
Randa Markos is in Montaño open guard now
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Montaño
Montaño tries to close his guard around Markos
He succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos is in closed guard... Montaño tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Markos tries to stand up!
Montaño doesn't allow him!
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Stand up! This is what Montaño's cornermen are shouting. Randa Markos is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Markos tries to stand up!
Montaño doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Quick hook by Nicco Montaño
Good shot! Markos has reasons to be worried.
Markos has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Nicco Montaño takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nicco Montaño shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randa Markos is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Montaño into his guard.
Nicco Montaño is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos is a bloody mess!
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Montaño's cheek from the guard.
Nicco Montaño uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Nicco Montaño looks to counter!
Nicco Montaño looks to posture up and open Randa Markos's guard...
Nicco Montaño forces Randa Markos to open his guard.
Nicco Montaño is in open guard over Markos
Markos doesn't stop bleeding.
Nicco Montaño tries to pass to half guard...
Randa Markos can't prevent his opponent from passing. Montaño looks to work from half guard.
Nicco Montaño is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos is a bloody mess!
Nicco Montaño tries to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Nicco Montaño manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Nicco Montaño has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Randa Markos.
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Round 5
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Markos doesn't stop bleeding.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nicco Montaño is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Markos into his guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Markos tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Montaño leans and gets Randa Markos's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Nicco Montaño's guard...
Montaño doesn't want to free his opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Nicco Montaño tries to take advantage...
Nicco Montaño gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Markos spins out, but Nicco Montaño was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Markos's eyes...
Markos's Right eye is beginning to swell
That Armbar to Triangle from Nicco Montaño appears to be unbreakable
Markos tries to break the lock slamming Nicco Montaño against the mat!
Nicco Montaño doesn't allow Randa Markos to escape. He is tightening the Armbar to Triangle
Markos is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Montaño leans and gets Randa Markos's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Montaño
Markos is in closed guard... Montaño tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Nicco Montaño is in full mount over Randa Markos
Nicco Montaño throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Markos breaks the lock showing some skills...
Nicco Montaño gets sloppy and Randa Markos tries to take advantage...
Randa Markos tries to roll to his side and trap Nicco Montaño in his guard...
Nicco Montaño keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Nicco Montaño swings...
hard impact to Markos's face!
Markos has a small cut in his Chin
Nicco Montaño's mind is definitely in the fight, Markos just got nailed! Nicco Montaño saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Markos is going to have a headache after this one.
Markos's Chin is beginning to swell
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Montaño feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The ref pulls off Nicco Montaño! Markos seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Nicco Montaño by TKO (Uppercut) at 1:36 Round 5
Statistics: Nicco Montaño
Punches 17/22 (77%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/38 (68%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 937 s
Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 10/1 (1000%)
GnP strikes 8/66 (12%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 930 s
Nicco is not joking around.