PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markovic comes into the arena with Jimmy Cornett - Rollin 81 blaring out of the sound system. Kasparaitis has chosen Gotta Get Away as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Markovic
vs
Kasparaitis

168 cm
31
139 lbs
17 - 4 - 3

175 cm
30
141 lbs
25 - 8 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Markovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Kasparaitis!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparaitis misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Kasparaitis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kasparaitis throws a low kick, looking for Markovic's leg but Markovic calmly moves out of range.
Kasparaitis feints and then cracks Markovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markovic down.
Markovic scores with a shot to the body.
Kasparaitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic backing away here, and Kasparaitis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Markovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Kasparaitis misses with a combination
and Markovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markovic cracks Kasparaitis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis scores with a leg kick.
Kasparaitis cracks the inside of Markovic's front leg.
Kasparaitis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kasparaitis looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Kasparaitis throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markovic.
Kasparaitis is looking to score with low kicks.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasparaitis throws out a loose jab but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasparaitis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Markovic's knee momentarily.
Kasparaitis misses with a kick to the body.
Markovic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kasparaitis avoids it.
Kasparaitis throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic throws a body punch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Kasparaitis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
Kasparaitis moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Markovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kasparaitis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markovic in his tracks.
Kasparaitis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Kasparaitis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic takes a swing at Kasparaitis's ribcage but misses.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kasparaitis tests Markovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kasparaitis takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Kasparaitis throws a leg kick that misses.
Kasparaitis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasparaitis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Markovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Kasparaitis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kasparaitis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasparaitis lands an overhand right.
Kasparaitis throws a low kick but Markovic avoids it.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasparaitis moves away.
Markovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kasparaitis.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasparaitis swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Kasparaitis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic throws a jab when Kasparaitis was well out of range.
Kasparaitis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markovic's sensitive parts.
Markovic throws a leg kick
and Kasparaitis counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis connects with an inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis scores with a leg kick.
Markovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kasparaitis is out of range.
Kasparaitis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Markovic with a body shot.
Kasparaitis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Kasparaitis.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Kasparaitis moved away.
Kasparaitis lunges at Markovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markovic's hand.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasparaitis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis throws a hook but Markovic avoids it easily.
Markovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markovic takes a swing at Kasparaitis's ribcage but misses.
Kasparaitis keeps Markovic at a distance using the push kick.
Kasparaitis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Markovic.
Markovic lands with a straight right. Kasparaitis didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasparaitis misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Markovic counters with a quick kick to the body but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Markovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis checks a leg kick.
Kasparaitis thinks about the counter body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kasparaitis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Kasparaitis feints and then cracks Markovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markovic down.
Kasparaitis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasparaitis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a hook.
Kasparaitis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasparaitis.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasparaitis throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Kasparaitis.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darius Kasparaitis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Markovic misses with a hook. Kasparaitis ducked under it nicely.
Kasparaitis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Markovic
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Markovic thuds a left hand into Kasparaitis's body.
Markovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kasparaitis misses with a kick to the body.
Markovic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kasparaitis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markovic.
Kasparaitis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Kasparaitis moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasparaitis jabs at Markovic's body.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasparaitis.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic misses with a jab to the body

and Kasparaitis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasparaitis cracks Markovic with a nice body shot.
Kasparaitis scores with a shot to the side of Markovic's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic tries a body shot but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis misses with the head strike.
Markovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Kasparaitis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasparaitis is just out of range.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markovic. That one must have hurt.
Markovic lands with a kick to the temple. Kasparaitis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kasparaitis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasparaitis off the cage and back into range.
Kasparaitis scores with a jab. Markovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markovic throws a leg kick
and Kasparaitis counters with a body kick that stops Markovic in his tracks momentarily.
Kasparaitis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kasparaitis slips a straight right by Markovic.
Kasparaitis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Kasparaitis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kasparaitis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kasparaitis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Kasparaitis scores with a push kick.
Markovic is looking to slow Kasparaitis down with leg kicks.
Markovic walks into a jab.
Kasparaitis digs a good body shot into Markovic's ribs.
Kasparaitis looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
Kasparaitis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Markovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasparaitis counters with a nice leg kick.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Kasparaitis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Markovic will feel that in the morning.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasparaitis wants to slow Markovic down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markovic drops his hands momentarily and Kasparaitis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kasparaitis slips a jab from Markovic.
Markovic tries to work over Kasparaitis's front leg with a kick but Kasparaitis checks it.
Kasparaitis blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kasparaitis blocks the low kick.
Kasparaitis misses with a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice body kick.
Kasparaitis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Kasparaitis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Kasparaitis moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Kasparaitis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kasparaitis blocks the body kick.

Kasparaitis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Markovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Kasparaitis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Markovic has his foot on Kasparaitis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasparaitis works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis won't allow Markovic to get back to his feet.
Markovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kasparaitis controls the pace.
Markovic is pulling down on Kasparaitis's head to control his posture.
Markovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kasparaitis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markovic is keeping the position for now.
Kasparaitis stopping the sweep attempt from Markovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Kasparaitis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Markovic keeps Kasparaitis at a distance using the push kick.
Markovic throws a hook but Kasparaitis avoids it easily.
Markovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Darius Kasparaitis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Kasparaitis moved away.
Kasparaitis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Markovic swings for the body but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Kasparaitis throws a lazy body kick
and Kasparaitis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasparaitis throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kasparaitis is looking to land body kicks.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Kasparaitis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasparaitis off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a leg kick
enabling Kasparaitis to counter with a crisp jab.
Kasparaitis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasparaitis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markovic.
Kasparaitis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Kasparaitis misses.
Markovic throws a body punch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Kasparaitis.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Kasparaitis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kasparaitis jabs at Markovic's body.
Markovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kasparaitis throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Kasparaitis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kasparaitis staying out of range there.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Kasparaitis lands a right hook to the body.
Kasparaitis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kasparaitis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasparaitis's head backwards.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Markovic. Kasparaitis shrugs it off though.
Nice shot lands for Markovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasparaitis throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Kasparaitis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic lands a front kick.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis misses with a wild body shot.
Kasparaitis lands a slapping body shot.
Kasparaitis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Markovic digs a good hook to Kasparaitis's body.
Kasparaitis throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.
Kasparaitis misses with a looping left.
Kasparaitis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Kasparaitis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kasparaitis misses with a body kick.
Markovic's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kasparaitis cracks Markovic with an open hand slap.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Kasparaitis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic throws a body punch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markovic.
A nice side step and Kasparaitis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kasparaitis throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasparaitis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a leg kick.
Markovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kasparaitis throws a right hand that misses
and Markovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Kasparaitis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kasparaitis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Markovic misses.
Kasparaitis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kasparaitis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Markovic is able to avoid easily.
Kasparaitis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markovic throws the kick towards the body but Kasparaitis avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Markovic.
Markovic moves out of range as Kasparaitis throws a body kick.
Kasparaitis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasparaitis's head.
Kasparaitis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kasparaitis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kasparaitis lands a front kick.
Kasparaitis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasparaitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markovic looks to throw a body kick
and Kasparaitis counters with a nice body shot.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasparaitis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasparaitis checks a low kick from Markovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasparaitis. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasparaitis scores with a jab to the body.
Kasparaitis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Kasparaitis jabs at Markovic's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Kasparaitis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Darius Kasparaitis just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kasparaitis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markovic checks it well.
Kasparaitis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the side of Markovic's head but Markovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markovic misses with a low kick as Kasparaitis jumps back.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Kasparaitis moved out of range.
Kasparaitis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Markovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasparaitis.
Markovic misses with a hook
and Kasparaitis counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Markovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis throws a leg kick which misses Markovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Markovic tries to avoid it.
Kasparaitis slips under a jab from Markovic.
Kasparaitis avoids the head kick by Markovic.
Markovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Kasparaitis lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Kasparaitis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
Kasparaitis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Markovic misses with an uppercut.
Kasparaitis misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kasparaitis misses with a body kick.
Kasparaitis digs a good hook to Markovic's body.
Markovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markovic defending well as Kasparaitis loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis cracks Markovic with an open hand slap.
Markovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kasparaitis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasparaitis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasparaitis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markovic.
Kasparaitis tries to score with a low kick but Markovic moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Markovic misses.
Kasparaitis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasparaitis checks a leg kick.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasparaitis is just out of range.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Kasparaitis.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Markovic slips a jab from Kasparaitis.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasparaitis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Kasparaitis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic moves out of range as Kasparaitis throws a body kick.
And Markovic counters with a quick kick to the body but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasparaitis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasparaitis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Markovic. Kasparaitis shrugs it off though.
Kasparaitis throws a wild body kick that Markovic sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Kasparaitis.
Markovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Kasparaitis moved away.
Kasparaitis scoring well with a low kick there.
Kasparaitis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Markovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Markovic throws a hook but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Markovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Kasparaitis connects with a body shot that sends Markovic's belly button to the back.
Kasparaitis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasparaitis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Kasparaitis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasparaitis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice combination. Markovic backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasparaitis throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Markovic as he connects with a hook.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasparaitis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kasparaitis throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.
Markovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kasparaitis looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasparaitis was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot.
Markovic slips a straight right by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markovic doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Kasparaitis dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kasparaitis connects with a single shot there.
Kasparaitis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasparaitis avoids a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Kasparaitis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Kasparaitis misses.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kasparaitis throws a lazy right hand but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markovic scores with a kick to the body.
Markovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Kasparaitis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kasparaitis wants to land a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis stuns Markovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic scores with a jab to the body.
Kasparaitis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Markovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Kasparaitis avoided it.
Markovic moves out of range as Kasparaitis throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Kasparaitis misses with a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Markovic takes one to the side of the head.
Markovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Markovic with a hook.
Markovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kasparaitis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kasparaitis slips under a jab from Markovic.
Markovic takes a swing at Kasparaitis's ribcage but misses.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kasparaitis punishes Markovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darius Kasparaitis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic misses with a leg kick
and Kasparaitis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Markovic tenderised Kasparaitis's leg. Kasparaitis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kasparaitis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Markovic's guard.
Kasparaitis trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom.
Markovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Markovic, not yet.
Kasparaitis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Markovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Kasparaitis from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kasparaitis throws a sloppy body shot
and Markovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice body punch.
Markovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Markovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Markovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kasparaitis throws a body kick that misses.
Kasparaitis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Markovic is out of range and Kasparaitis settles back down.
Kasparaitis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Markovic clobbers Kasparaitis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kasparaitis blocks a low kick nicely.
Markovic backing away here, and Kasparaitis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Kasparaitis moved away.
Kasparaitis misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markovic.
Markovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kasparaitis. Kasparaitis obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kasparaitis.
Markovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zoran Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasparaitis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis fakes the leg kick and cracks Markovic in the body.
Markovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasparaitis lands a jab to the head.
Kasparaitis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Kasparaitis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasparaitis was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kasparaitis checks a leg kick.
Kasparaitis walks into a stiff left hand from Markovic.
Kasparaitis tries to land a front kick but Markovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darius Kasparaitis.
Well Kasparaitis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Darius Kasparaitis!
Darius Kasparaitis is the new bantamweight champion!
An intense looking Darius Kasparaitis took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I knew I could count on beating Karter to snap me out of a funk.'.