PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Markovic
vs
Rain

168 cm
27
139 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

166 cm
27
143 lbs
9 - 0 - 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 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Markovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Rain!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rain with the counter takedown but Markovic avoids it easily.
Markovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KO Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
Rain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy body kick from Markovic

and Rain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Markovic won't be happy with that.
Markovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rain lands a nice forearm strike.

Rain tries for a kimura but Markovic is defending well.
Markovic is looking to regain half guard here but Rain keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic struggling a bit here.
Markovic sneaks back into half guard.
Rain tries to pass to full mount but Markovic defends it.
Nice strikes from Rain there.

Rain wants to work for an arm triangle but Markovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Markovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Markovic wants to get back to his feet.
Rain thows a huge punch but Markovic dodges it nicely.
Rain is pressing down on Markovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Markovic is holding on for now.
Rain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Markovic tries to get to full guard but Rain has control of the leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Markovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rain scores with a jab.
Rain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rain motions for Markovic to come forward. Rain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Rain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
Rain scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing.
Rain goes for a double leg but Markovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markovic continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Rain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Markovic throws a lazy head kick

and Rain counters with a shoot takedown. Markovic fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Rain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain throwing strikes from guard but Markovic blocks nicely.
Markovic controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Markovic's head.
Markovic pulls Rain in close to prevent any damage.
Rain pushing down on Markovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Markovic trying to control but Rain postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Rain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Markovic throws a wild body kick that Rain sees coming a mile off.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markovic.
Rain slips a straight right by Markovic.
Rain catches Markovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Rain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Markovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Rain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rain scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic has momentary wrist control but Rain slips an elbow through the middle.
Markovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rain.
Markovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rain throws an elbow that misses. Markovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rain's guard. Nice move by Markovic!

Rain has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Markovic has passed into side control.
Rain is looking for a sweep.
Rain is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markovic wants to stand but Rain is controlling his arm.
Rain is not content to let Markovic control the position.
Markovic wants to stand but Rain is controlling his arm.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee asks Markovic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Markovic prefers to stall for the moment though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Rain moved away.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rain throws a chopping leg kick but Markovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Markovic misses.
Markovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markovic misses with a low kick as Rain jumps back.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Rain moves out of range.
Rain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Titan Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Markovic scores with a head kick.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Rain scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic throws a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Markovic stalks Rain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rain's face. Rain staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Markovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain cracks the inside of Markovic's front leg.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Markovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Markovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Markovic moves out of range easily.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rain's calf.
Markovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Markovic is looking to slow Rain down with leg kicks.
Rain lands with a right hand.
Markovic slips a jab and a cross from Rain.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Markovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Markovic.
Rain moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Rain throws a series of punches but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Titan Rain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Markovic tried to score with a low kick but Rain checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rain checks a leg kick.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rain slips a straight right by Markovic.
Rain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Rain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Rain sees coming a mile off.
Rain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markovic.
Rain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat.
Rain throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Markovic blocks a leg kick.
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rain lands a nice hook to Markovic's body. Markovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rain throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Rain there.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Markovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Markovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick.
Rain with the counter takedown but Markovic avoids it easily.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Rain.
Markovic blocks a jab.
Rain avoids a kick to the body.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Rain moves out of range.
Markovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Rain cracks Markovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rain cracks Markovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Rain throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Markovic jabs Rain right on the nose. Rain blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Markovic blocks a jab.
Markovic blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Markovic checks a leg kick.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rain. That did some damage!
Rain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rain counters with a nice body kick.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
Markovic 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.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Rain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rain's head backwards.
Rain stalks Markovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Markovic's face. Markovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Rain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markovic's sensitive parts.
Rain blocks a jab.
Rain dips to his left and cracks Markovic with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rain! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Rain blocks the low kick.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Rain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rain. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Rain drops his hands momentarily and Markovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick there by Rain.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Rain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markovic lands with a cross.
Rain misses with a looping left.
Rain slips a straight right by Markovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Markovic tried to score with a low kick but Rain checks it.
Rain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markovic lands the left hand.
Markovic swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Rain. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic misses the body punch
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Rain with the counter takedown but Markovic avoids it easily.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick from Markovic lands but Rain takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markovic. Markovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markovic.
Rain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Markovic.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Markovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Markovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Markovic misses.
Markovic takes one to the side of the head.
Rain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markovic. Markovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Rain moved away.
Rain lands with a nice body punch.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Rain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Markovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rain thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain throws a leg kick but Markovic checks it.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Rain throws a leg kick but Markovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Markovic checks a leg kick.
Markovic takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Rain tries to clinch up.
Markovic throws a hook but Rain avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Rain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markovic slips under a jab from Rain.
Markovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markovic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rain avoids it.
Rain throws a front kick aimed at Markovic's knee but Markovic avoids it well.
Markovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markovic defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Markovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Markovic throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
Rain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Markovic defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Rain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Markovic moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Rain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Markovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses.
Markovic checks a leg kick.
Rain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Markovic misses with an uppercut.
Rain looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Markovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
A big left from Markovic misses.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch but Markovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic throws a right hand that Rain ducks under and follows up with a left that Rain also avoids with ease.
Rain scores with a head kick. Markovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markovic.
Markovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rain to score with a decent uppercut.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Rain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markovic.

Rain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Markovic's guard.
Markovic wants to sweep here but Rain controlling him for the moment.

Rain has gone for a leg lock! Markovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rain's guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Markovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rain working for submissions but it's allowed Markovic to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Markovic seems content to control.
Markovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Titan Rain has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Titan Rain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Markovic throws a body kick that misses.
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Rain sees coming a mile off.
Rain scores with a nice strike.
Rain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Markovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Markovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain feints the counter takedown.
Rain avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Rain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markovic throws out a powerful jab.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Markovic leaves Rain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Rain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Rain.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Markovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Rain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Rain tries to counter it with a takedown but Markovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Markovic misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
Rain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Markovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Rain counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic lands a leg kick that knocks Rain off balance momentarily.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rain's calf.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
Rain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Markovic defends it well.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markovic. Markovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rain swings widly with a right hand
and Markovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rain cracks Markovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Rain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markovic throws a big shot that misses.
Rain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Markovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Rain counters with a low kick, right behind Markovic 's knee.
Rain throws a push kick but Markovic slaps the foot to one side.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Rain blocks the leg kick.
Markovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rain dodges the punch combination from Markovic.
Rain with the counter takedown but Markovic avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Markovic.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Rain checks it.
Rain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rain scoring well with a low kick there.
Markovic jabs Rain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rain circles away quickly and effectively.
Markovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rain.
Rain throws a leg kick but Markovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Rain moved out of range.
Rain throws out a counter right but Markovic avoids it with no problem.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rain lands a leg kick that knocks Markovic off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Nice shot lands for Rain.
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!
Markovic lands a really nice looking cross but Rain seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markovic, as that shot connected.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markovic swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markovic's sensitive parts.
Rain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zoran Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
And Rain tries to counter it with a takedown but Markovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Rain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markovic. Markovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rain cracks Markovic with an open hand slap.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Markovic throws a wild body kick that Rain sees coming a mile off.
Markovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Markovic lands a leg kick that knocks Rain off balance momentarily.
Rain lands with a hook. Markovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Titan Rain.
Well Rain 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zoran Markovic!
Zoran Markovic retains his bantamweight title!