Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 292
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1#
Batts tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marshall! But no joy.
Batts misses with a hook
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Batts.
Batts throws a lazy uppercut
letting Marshall counter with a right hand.
Marshall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Batts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marshall scrambles back to his feet.
Batts tries to work over Marshall's front leg with a kick but Marshall checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marshall! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Batts.
Batts lands with an overhand left.
Batts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Batts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Batts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marshall! But no joy.
Marshall's coach down at Doom's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marshall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batts throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Batts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshall's calf.#T1#
Batts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marshall staying out of range there.
Marshall tries a quick counter leg kick but Batts is wise to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marshall checks a leg kick.
Batts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Batts misses with a straight left.
Marshall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Batts swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batts.
Batts misses with a hook to the body
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batts.
Batts throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Marshall counters with a shoot takedown. Batts fights it but they end up in guard.
Batts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Batts has his hands on Marshall's head, controlling the position.
Batts wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Batts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marshall.
Marshall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marshall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marshall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Batts wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Marshall drops back looking for a leg! Batts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batts manages to kick Marshall off! Marshall jumps back into Batts's guard.
Batts trying to control the position.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marshall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Marshall stands up over Batts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marshall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Batts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there.
Batts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Batts pulls Marshall in close to his closed guard and prevents Marshall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Batts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marshall.
Marshall postures up.
Batts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall trying to control but Batts is working from the bottom.
Batts seems keen to control Marshall's posture.
Marshall lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Marshall landing some decent shots from guard.
Batts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. #REVR#
Batts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Batts postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Batts's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batts defends well.
Batts preventing the sweep.
Marshall working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marshall working for a triangle but Batts defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Batts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Marshall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Batts looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Batts misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batts. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marshall on the side of the head.
Batts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Batts.
Batts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batts defends it well.
Marshall slips a straight right by Batts.
Batts scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marshall! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Marshall.
Batts looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Batts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marshall eats them both and turns towards Batts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Batts misses with an uppercut
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
Batts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peter Batts is winning the standup battle so far.
Batts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marshall.
Batts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall feints a counter leg kick.
Marshall takes one to the chin there.
Batts throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marshall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marshall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batts misses with a left hand
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Batts misses with a head kick.
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!
Batts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Batts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
Marshall blocks a head kick by Batts. #T2#
Marshall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marshall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Batts misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Batts misses
and Batts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batts.
A slow jab from Batts misses its intended target.
Batts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshall moves forwards but Batts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batts misses with a left hand
and Batts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batts throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marshall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marshall counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Marshall connects with the punch.
Batts misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Batts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marshall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batts. That's going to slow Marshall down.
Batts throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Batts has Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.
Batts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marshall looking to stall.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Marshall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batts lands with a right to the head.
Batts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Batts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall.
Marshall managing to block the knees to the body from Batts.
Marshall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marshall letting Batts take a breather here.
Batts lands an elbow inside that Marshall shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batts can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
Batts throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Batts lands a knee to the body.
Marshall blocks an elbow strike.
Batts working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Batts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Batts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marshall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batts tests Marshall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batts throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Marshall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marshall.
Batts looking to control.
Batts is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marshall preventing the sweep.
Marshall stands up over Batts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marshall cracks Batts with a solid left hand.
Marshall is looking to work some ground and pound but Batts has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Batts is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Marshall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall wants to sweep here but Batts controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Batts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Batts landing some decent shots from guard.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Batts is one step ahead there.
Batts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Batts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marshall controls Batts momentarily but Batts frees himself.
Marshall wants to sweep here but Batts controlling him for the moment.
Batts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Batts is proving a slippery customer.
Batts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marshall's head.
Batts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batts is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Marshall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Batts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Batts landing with the ground and pound.
Batts stands up over Marshall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Batts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Batts stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.
Batts works over Marshall with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batts with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Batts is working Marshall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Batts passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Batts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Batts wants to pass the guard but Marshall is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Batts connects with a nice short shot to Marshall's temple.
Batts drops an elbow to the side of Marshall's head.
Marshall trying to control here.
Batts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marshall has hold of Batts's hands but Batts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Batts working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Batts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Marshall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marshall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batts manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Marshall landing with the ground and pound.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Batts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Batts's head.
Batts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Marshall trying to control but Batts postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Batts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Batts!
Peter Batts tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEFC 262
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Poulter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marshall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marshall moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshall cracks Poulter with a good jab.
Marshall lands a leg kick that knocks Poulter off balance momentarily.
Marshall throws a hook to the side of Poulter's head but Poulter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Marshall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Poulter on his heels. He'll look to pass Poulter's guard now, I'm sure.
Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marshall throwing strikes but missing.
Marshall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marshall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marshall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marshall is looking to work some ground and pound but Poulter has wrist control.
Marshall throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marshall's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marshall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poulter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Poulter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Poulter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall postures up in Poulter's guard and throws a big left but Poulter blocks it.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Poulter is retaining full guard. #T2#
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Poulter blocks nicely.
Marshall content to stall in guard here.
Marshall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Poulter's guard.
Marshall throwing shots but Poulter is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marshall lands a nice short elbow.
Poulter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall.
Marshall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marshall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Marshall throws a strike but Poulter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Marshall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Poulter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marshall has Poulter in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marshall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poulter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Marshall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poulter throws a strike but Marshall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Marshall pushes down on Poulter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Poulter wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Marshall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marshall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marshall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poulter's head. #SUB#
Poulter is defending against the submission attempts here by Marshall.
Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall working over Poulter with some ground and pound. Poulter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Marshall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marshall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that round.
That's time! Marshall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marshall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poulter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marshall jabs Poulter right on the nose. Poulter blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Marshall. That snapped Poulter's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marshall.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshall connects with a right hand. Poulter shakes it off.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Poulter is out of range.
Mason Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poulter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Poulter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marshall cracks Poulter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Marshall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poulter on the side of the head.
Poulter cracks Marshall with a good jab.
Poulter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poulter slips a straight right by Marshall.
Poulter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marshall to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Marshall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poulter.
The fighters circling - Poulter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poulter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marshall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poulter under the eye.#ROC#
Poulter is rocked!
Marshall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Poulter is still on wobbly legs! Can Marshall finish him?
Marshall unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Poulter! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Marshall is unloading with more strikes now! Poulter drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEFC 258
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Marshall throws out a leg kick but Lodbrok moves out of range and Marshall only half commits.
Marshall throws a nice looking combination but Lodbrok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lodbrok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marshall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A right-left combo lands from Lodbrok. #CUT#
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lodbrok lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marshall backs up against the cage.
Lodbrok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lodbrok throws a nice looking combination but Marshall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marshall misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall lands with an overhand left.
Marshall throws a looping overhand right but Lodbrok ducks down to avoid it.
Lodbrok slips a jab from Marshall.
A big left from Marshall misses.
Lodbrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lodbrok.
Marshall scores with a leg kick.
Lodbrok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lodbrok moves out of range of the strikes.
Lodbrok throwing a counter right hand but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Lodbrok.
Marshall with a poor takedown
enabling Lodbrok to counter with a crisp jab.
Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lodbrok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marshall's head.
Lodbrok jabs Marshall right on the nose. Marshall blinks but takes it well.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
Lodbrok scores with a head kick. Marshall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marshall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marshall misses with a low kick.
Lodbrok went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marshall blocks a head kick by Lodbrok.
Marshall sizes up Lodbrok with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marshall takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses.
Marshall throws a hook to the side of Lodbrok's head but Lodbrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marshall throws a big shot that misses.
Lodbrok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Marshall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Lodbrok has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Marshall is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Knees to the body from Lodbrok.
Marshall looks winded!#T2#
Lodbrok scores with a shot to the side of Marshall's head.
Marshall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sigurd Lodbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Marshall.
Marshall blocking some punches.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Lodbrok avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Marshall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lodbrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Lodbrok manages to break the clinch.
Lodbrok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lodbrok wants it to stay on the feet.
Marshall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lodbrok on the side of the head.#TD2#
Marshall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Lodbrok has one foot on Marshall's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Marshall is looking to chop away at Lodbrok's legs.
Lodbrok is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lodbrok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Lodbrok moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lodbrok.#CUT#
That has opened up Mason Marshall's cut even more.
Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Lodbrok. Those never looked like landing.
Lodbrok misses with a wild combination.
Marshall blocks a head kick by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Marshall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lodbrok looks for the body kick but Marshall saw that one coming. #T4#
Lodbrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lodbrok is out of range and Marshall settles back down.
Marshall throws a right hand that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marshall is defended easily by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a hook. Marshall ducked under it nicely.
Marshall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
The cut above Mason Marshall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lodbrok misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Marshall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lodbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lodbrok moves out of range of the strikes.
Lodbrok swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lodbrok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Marshall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Lodbrok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
That's time! Lodbrok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lodbrok, right into the meat.
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lodbrok has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Lodbrok is looking for a counter combo.
Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall lands with a cross.
Lodbrok throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Marshall - just one landing.
Lodbrok throws a combination. Marshall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range.
Sigurd Lodbrok is winning the standup battle so far.
Lodbrok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall circles away quickly and effectively.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Lodbrok moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall tries a low kick but Lodbrok avoids it.
It looked like Lodbrok was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marshall takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Lodbrok slams his shin into Marshall's torso.
Lodbrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marshall.
Marshall takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lodbrok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshall misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Marshall fails to land the takedown.
Lodbrok goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lodbrok misses with a straight left.
Lodbrok defending well as Marshall loads up on a big left hand.
Marshall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshall scores with a jab. Lodbrok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lodbrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall.
Lodbrok lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Marshall avoids them all with ease.
Lodbrok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marshall throws a hook but Lodbrok blocks it.
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!
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lodbrok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Marshall counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Lodbrok has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marshall has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Marshall manages to break the clinch.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Marshall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lodbrok misses with a double jab.
Lodbrok moves forwards but Marshall connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Lodbrok is rocked!
Marshall lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lodbrok - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Marshall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Marshall!
After the fight, Mason Marshall was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 110
Date: Sep 28, 2017

#R1#
Marshall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marshall misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Marshall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Koltun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marshall did well to prevent Koltun getting side control.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marshall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Koltun jumps into side control!
Koltun trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall is looking for a sweep.
Koltun cracks Marshall with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marshall wants to sweep but Koltun has passed to side control!
Marshall takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marshall is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Marshall manages to get back to half guard.
Marshall wants to control but Koltun passes into side.
Marshall parries the strikes from Koltun easily there. Koltun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marshall to escape.
Koltun scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marshall to see if he's OK.
Koltun lands a few punches from side control.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koltun lands a nice forearm strike.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koltun throwing strikes but Marshall manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Marshall working the ground and pound but Koltun is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Marshall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koltun, who protects the arm well.
Marshall trying to control the position but Koltun is working away.
Marshall throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marshall lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Marshall misses with a head shot. Koltun uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marshall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koltun is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Koltun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koltun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marshall.
Marshall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koltun's guard.
Koltun is looking to control Marshall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koltun avoid being mounted?
Koltun regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koltun is keeping the position for now.
Marshall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marshall landing with the ground and pound.
Marshall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marshall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koltun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marshall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Koltun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marshall defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mason Marshall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Koltun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koltun slaps away a takedown attempt from Marshall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koltun takes one to the chin there.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Koltun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marshall misses with a takedown
letting Koltun counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall misses with a straight left. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marshall enables Koltun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marshall manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Marshall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koltun passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Koltun in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Marshall tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Koltun!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marek Koltun!
A very excited looking Marek Koltun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 109
Date: Sep 07, 2017

#R1#
Marshall fails with a takedown attempt.
Lodbrok misses with a two punch combination.
Lodbrok thumps Marshall with a low kick.
Nice cross by Marshall.
We've been hearing reports that Marshall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marshall closes the distance and clinches up with Lodbrok, looking for a takedown. Marshall pushes Lodbrok against the cage but Lodbrok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lodbrok is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Marshall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marshall lands in his opponent's guard.
Lodbrok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Lodbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marshall with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Lodbrok is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Marshall presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall managing to block the knees to the body from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Marshall tries to pull guard but Lodbrok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Marshall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lodbrok.
Marshall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lodbroks head.
A short right from Marshall.
Lodbrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marshall backwards. #TD#
Marshall successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Marshall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lodbrok defends well.#SU2#
Lodbrok decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marshall, up you get!
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown. Lodbrok tries to sprawl out of it but Marshall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lodbrok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lodbrok throws a right and a left that Marshall avoids nicely.
Marshall misses with a looping right.#T2#
Marshall scores with a jab. Lodbrok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Marshall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Marshall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marshall lands in his opponent's guard.
Marshall trying to control but Lodbrok is working from the bottom.
Lodbrok wants to stand and escape but Marshall is having none of it.
Marshall landing some decent shots from guard.
Marshall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lodbrok's head.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Marshall throwing strikes but missing.
Lodbrok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Lodbrok has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Marshall is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lodbrok working aggressively here. #BC#
Marshall manages to break the clinch.
Lodbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marshall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall misses with a wild combination.
Lodbrok blocks a head kick by Marshall.
A right-left combo lands from Marshall.
Lodbrok slips under a jab from Marshall.
As Marshall backs off Lodbrok throws a huge counter combo but Marshall manages to avoid it all.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodbrok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Lodbrok is rocked!
Marshall is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Marshall shuts the power down on Lodbrok. Lights out, game over! Marshall is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#655 Volkov v Pierno
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marshall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marshall lands a nice hook to Musashi's body. Musashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been informed that Musashi 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.
Musashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Musashi works over Marshall's head and body with a nice combination.
Musashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Marshall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Musashi defending well as Marshall loads up on a big left hand.
Marshall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Marshall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Marshall scores with a leg kick.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Marshall ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Musashi shows good takedown defense.
Marshall takes one on the button.
Musashi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marshall back to the cage. Musashi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice jab there from Musashi. #T1#
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marshall's sensitive parts.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of Marshall's head but Marshall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marshall fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Musashi.
Musashi takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Musashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Musashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marshall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marshall lands with a nice body punch.
Marshall scores with a punch to the head.
Marshall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Musashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Mason Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Musashi coming out on top.#T2#
A good leg kick by Musashi.
Marshall throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Good exchange - Musashi coming out on top.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Marshall scores with a punch to the head.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Musashi.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshall moves out of range as Musashi strikes.
Musashi swinging wildly here.
Marshall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marshall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Marshall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Marshall misses.
A little jabbing left from Musashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Marshall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Musashi working for a triangle but Marshall defends it easily.
Marshall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB2#
Musashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marshall is in close to Musashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marshall with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Marshall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marshall with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Musashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Musashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marshall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marshall scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Marshall landing with the ground and pound.
Marshall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marshall passes Musashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marshall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Musashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marshall works his way into side control.
Marshall landing strikes. #SUB#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Musashi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marshall lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marshall off and has taken his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi controlling well, preventing Marshall from escaping the position.
Marshall is keeping busy.
Marshall can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mason Marshall 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.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Musashi.
Marshall looks for a takedown but Musashi sprawls well.
A cross from Musashi lands.
Musashi lands a leg kick that knocks Marshall off balance momentarily.
Musashi misses with a wild combination.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marshall throws a series of punches but Musashi avoids them all with ease.
Musashi is looking for the big counter here.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Musashi scores with a nice strike.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Marshall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Musashi!
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Marshall ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi lands a nice hook to Marshall's body. Marshall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Musashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Musashi.
Marshall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marshall misses with a low kick.
Marshall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Musashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Musashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryu Musashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall blocks a low kick nicely.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Marshall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Musashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Marshall misses.
A little jabbing left from Musashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Marshall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Marshall defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Marshall takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Ryu Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Musashi slips a straight right by Marshall.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi thuds a left hand into Marshall's body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Marshall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Musashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marshall misses with a low kick as Musashi jumps back.
Marshall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi staying out of range there.
Marshall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Musashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Musashi feints a counter leg kick.
Musashi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marshall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Marshall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown but Musashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marshall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Musashi lands but Marshall takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Musashi dodges the punch combination from Marshall. #T3#
Marshall misses with a lunging right hand
and Musashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Marshall misses.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Musashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall circles away quickly and effectively.
Musashi slips under a jab from Marshall.
Marshall connects with a body shot.
Musashi slips a jab from Marshall.
Musashi defending well as Marshall loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi drops his hands momentarily and Marshall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Musashi misses with a wild combination.
Musashi tries to work over Marshall's front leg with a kick but Marshall checks it.
Marshall lands with a cross.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi tries a low kick but Marshall avoids it.
Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.#T4#
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!
Musashi catches Marshall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshall 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.
Marshall scores with a nice right hand.
Musashi jabs Marshall right on the nose. Marshall blinks but takes it well.
Marshall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Musashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marshall takes a step back to recover.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Musashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Musashi shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Musashi throws a chopping leg kick but Marshall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi needs to keep his hands up - Marshall had a free shot at his head there.
Marshall misses with a left hand
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Marshall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Marshall lands with a straight right. Musashi didn't see that one coming.
Marshall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Marshall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Musashi to the mat! Musashi manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Musashi working for a triangle but Marshall defends it easily. #SUB2#
Musashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marshall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marshall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marshall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Musashi's head.#T1#
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall is working hard here to advance position.
Marshall works over Musashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Marshall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Musashi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Marshall throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Musashi's body to avoid the submission. Musashi has instead reached around Marshall's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Musashi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryu Musashi!
Ryu Musashi gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition - Q160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#648 Bryant v Grumption
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Marshall tests Nowacki's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Marshall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nowacki quickly recovers to half guard.
Nowacki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marshall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nowacki is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nowacki defends it well.
Nowacki trying to control from the bottom.
Nowacki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall wants to control but Nowacki is keeping him busy.
Marshall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nowacki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nowacki is concentrating on defense, preventing Marshall from advancing position.
Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Nowacki has one foot on Marshall's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall throws a push kick but Nowacki slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Nowacki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nowacki lands with a straight right. Marshall didn't see that one coming.
Nowacki connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Nowacki misses its intended target. #TD2#
Marshall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Nowacki is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Marshall presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nowacki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowacki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nowacki as Marshall tries to tie him up.
Marshall tries to pull guard but Nowacki holds him up against the cage and eventually Marshall drops back down to his feet.
Nowacki pushes Marshall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nowacki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Nowacki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marshall tries to pull guard but Nowacki holds him up against the cage and eventually Marshall drops back down to his feet.
Nowacki is working Marshall over against the cage.#BC#
Nowacki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall avoids a kick to the body.
Nowacki misses with a head kick.
A big right from Nowacki misses.
A head kick misses from Marshall.
Marshall throws a hook but Nowacki blocks it.
Marshall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marshall tries to clinch up but Nowacki circles away and keeps his distance.
Nowacki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Nowacki moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nowacki.
Nowacki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Marshall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nowacki backwards.
Nowacki misses with the head strike.
Marshall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Nowacki pushes Marshall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nowacki lands an elbow inside that Marshall shrugs off.
Marshall is looking to control Nowacki's arms but Nowacki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marshall has his back to the cage.
Marshall lands with a light punch inside.
Nowacki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Nowacki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nowacki working aggressively here.
Marshall takes a shot to the head.
Nowacki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
Marshall dodges an elbow strike from Nowacki.
Nowacki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
Nowacki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marshall scores with a shot to the side of Nowacki's head.
Marshall slows down the pace here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall scores with a knee to the head. #T4#
Nowacki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nowacki lands an elbow inside.
Nowacki lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nowacki.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nowacki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nowacki misses with an elbow over the top.
Nowacki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marshall's defenses.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Nowacki avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Nowacki throws an elbow but it misses.
Nowacki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
Marshall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nowacki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshalls head.
Nice elbow from Marshall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Nowacki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
Nowacki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herkules Nowacki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nowacki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marshall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nowacki.
Nowacki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Nowacki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marshall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nowacki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nowacki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nowacki throws a series of strikes that have Marshall backpedaling.
Marshall misses with a lunging right hand
and Nowacki counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Mason Marshall's cut even more.
Marshall tries to clinch up.
As Marshall backs away, Nowacki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marshall lands with a nice body punch.
Marshall misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Nowacki misses its target.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nowacki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall thuds a left hand into Nowacki's body.
Nowacki scores with a leg kick.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nowacki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marshall lands with a straight right. Nowacki didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Nowacki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marshall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nowacki scrambles back to his feet.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Nowacki slips the punch.
Nowacki tries to close the distance and clinch but Marshall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshall thuds a left hand into Nowacki's body.
The crowd cheers as Marshall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nowacki doesn't seem phased though.
Nowacki misses with a straight right.
Nowacki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Nowacki counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Marshall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nowacki was covering up waiting for the punch and Marshall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nowacki pulls Marshall in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is in close to Nowacki's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Marshall is working Nowacki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marshall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marshall postures up in Nowacki's guard and throws a big left but Nowacki blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nowacki wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowacki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall is working Nowacki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marshall pushes down on Nowacki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nowacki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marshall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Nowacki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Marshall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nowacki is trying to get back to full guard.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Nowacki dodges it nicely.
Nowacki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nowacki is doing well to control the position and prevent Marshall from advancing to side control.
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Nowacki dodges it nicely. #T4#
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nowacki gets back to full guard.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Nowacki.
Marshall connects with a couple of short punches.
Marshall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marshall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marshall postures up in Nowacki's guard and throws a big left but Nowacki blocks it.
Nowacki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nowacki trying to control the position.
Nowacki pulls Marshall in close to prevent any damage.
Marshall landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nowacki cracks Marshall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marshall tests Nowacki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Nowacki is out of range.
Herkules Nowacki is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Marshall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nowacki regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Marshall.
Marshall throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Nowacki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nowacki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Nowacki.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A short left from Nowacki.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
Nowacki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nowacki blocks the elbow strike.
Marshall avoids the elbow strike from Nowacki, against the cage.
Nowacki works on Marshall's body with a couple of short punches.
Marshall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nowacki throws an elbow but misses.
Marshall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nowacki lands an elbow just above Marshall 's eye.
Nowacki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nowacki lands an elbow just above Marshall 's eye.
Nowacki tries to work over Marshall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nowacki has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
Marshall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marshall dodges an elbow strike from Nowacki.
Marshall misses with some punches. #T2#
Marshall trying to control the position but instead, Nowacki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marshall into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nowacki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowacki blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nowacki.
Nowacki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Nowacki.
Marshall avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowacki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nowacki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marshall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nowacki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Nowacki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marshall tries to stall but Nowacki uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Nowacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nowacki checks it well. #T3#
Marshall moves forwards but Nowacki connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
The cut above Mason Marshall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Marshall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nowacki lands with a straight right. Marshall didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Nowacki misses the target.
Nowacki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Nowacki connects with a body shot.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Nowacki counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
Mason Marshall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Nowacki is out of range.
Marshall slips a jab from Nowacki.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Mason Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nowacki walks into a straight right hand from Marshall.
Marshall with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Nowacki to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Nowacki sends Marshall crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nowacki is motioning to the referee to let Marshall up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Marshall is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mason Marshall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Herkules Nowacki!
During a confident post fight interview, Herkules Nowacki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#643 Wolek v Sackett
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Marshall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Centurion counters with a series of strikes. Marshall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Centurion scores with the left hand. Marshall knows he should have avoided that one.
Marshall checks a leg kick nicely.
Centurion moves away from the strike by Marshall. #TD#
Marshall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marshall throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Centurion is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marshall is controlling him well.
Marshall sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Centurion is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Centurion takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sloppy strikes there by Marshall.
Marshall in side control, throwing shots but Centurion defends.
Marshall throws an elbow but Centurion slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Marshall creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marshall postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Marshall cracks Centurion with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marshall is working Centurion over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marshall creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Centurion sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Centurion is looking to regain half guard here but Marshall keeps moving and retains side control.
Marshall throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marshall working the body and head with strikes.
Marshall creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marshall tries to score with some ground and pound. Centurion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Marshall tries to score with some ground and pound. Centurion controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Marshall cracks Centurion with a big elbow.
Marshall fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
Marshall working the head and body with strikes.
Centurion dodges the ground and pound from Marshall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall scores with punches from side control.
Marshall landing a few strikes.
Marshall throws an elbow but Centurion slips to the side and avoids it well.
Marshall landing strikes.
Marshall lands a few punches from side control.
Marshall scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Marshall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Centurion has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marshall but great work by Centurion.
Marshall is looking to reverse the position.
Marshall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Centurion off and has taken his back!
Marshall is striking well from the back but Centurion escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Centurion trying to control here. #T3#
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Marshall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Centurion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Marshall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Marshall working over Centurion with some ground and pound. Centurion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Centurion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marshall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Centurion is keeping the position.
Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marshall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Centurion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Centurion wants to get back to his feet but Marshall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Centurion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Marshall moved away.
Marshall tried to counter with a leg kick but Centurion avoided it.
Marshall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Centurion misses its intended target.
Marshall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Centurion can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Centurion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Marshall.
The fighters circling - Centurion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centurion throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Centurion was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Marshall thuds a left hand into Centurion's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Centurion slaps away a takedown attempt from Marshall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marshall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshall misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Centurion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall.
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick.
Centurion throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Centurion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Marshall.
A nice leg kick lands there from Centurion.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Centurion takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Marshall jabs Centurion right on the nose. Centurion blinks but takes it well.
Centurion defending well as Marshall loads up on a big left hand.
Marshall backing away here, and Centurion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marshall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marshall tries to land a leg kick but Centurion saw it coming and moves away.
Centurion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall lands a slapping body shot.
Marshall moves in looking to clinch but Centurion pushes him off.
Marshall is looking to clinch but Centurion is avoiding it.
We've been told by Marshall's head coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Centurion is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Centurion throws a leg kick but Marshall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Centurion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall jabs Centurion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marshall misses with a hook
and Centurion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Centurion circles away quickly and effectively.
Centurion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Centurion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshall throws a looping overhand right but Centurion ducks down to avoid it.
Centurion misses with a hook. Marshall ducked under it nicely.
Marshall throwing a counter right hand but Centurion manages to avoid it.
Marshall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Centurion on the side of the head.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marshall clobbers Centurion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carlos Centurion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall cracks Centurion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Mason Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
Centurion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Centurion tests Marshall's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Centurion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Centurion moves away from the strike by Marshall.
Centurion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marshall cracks Centurion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marshall misses with a lunging right hand
and Centurion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Centurion lands the left hand.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Centurion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Centurion sprawls well. Centurion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Centurion misses.
Centurion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marshall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Centurion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Centurion slips under a jab.#T4#
Centurion connects with a nice looking jab.
Marshall throws an off balance right hand
and Centurion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marshall thinking.
Centurion stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Marshall misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall throws a right hand that misses
and Centurion counters with a straight right hand.
Centurion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marshall misses with an uppercut
and Centurion counters with a good low kick that Marshall was not able to check.
Marshall throws a poor cross that misses
and Centurion counters with a straight right hand.
Marshall throws an off balance right hand
and Centurion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Centurion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Centurion misses with a looping right.
Marshall lands a jab to the head.
Centurion throws a shot from downtown. Marshall moves away and avoids it.
Centurion lands an overhand right.
Centurion misses with an uppercut.
Marshall is looking to counter punch.
Marshall slips under a jab.
Marshall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Centurion defends well and Marshall ends up having to push Centurion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Centurion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Centurion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marshall.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marshall, as that shot connected.
Centurion is looking to chop away at Marshall's legs.
Centurion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Marshall throws an off balance right hand
and Centurion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marshall throws a hook but Centurion avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Centurion.
Marshall lands with an uppercut that bounces Centurion off the cage and back into range.
Marshall stuns Centurion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Centurion throws a low kick, looking for Marshall's leg but Marshall calmly moves out of range.
Centurion throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Centurion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Centurion scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall throws a poor cross that misses
and Centurion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall misses with an uppercut
and Centurion counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Centurion slips a straight right by Marshall.
Centurion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marshall fails with a takedown attempt.
Centurion connects with a jab.
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Centurion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Centurion takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Marshall throws a hook but Centurion avoids it easily.
Centurion missing with a left hand there. Marshall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Centurion motions for Marshall to come forward. Centurion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Centurion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2##TD#
Marshall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marshall wants to free his trapped foot but Centurion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Marshall is looking for a kimura here.
Marshall throws a strike but Centurion avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marshall's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Centurion seems keen to control Marshall's posture.
Marshall advances position into side control!
Marshall fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marshall working the ground and pound.
Marshall lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marshall works to advance to full mount. Centurion defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marshall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall lands with some strikes.
Centurion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marshall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Centurion is looking to escape.
Marshall working Centurion over with strikes here. #T4#
Marshall looking to finish Centurion with some ground and pound. This is bad for Centurion!
Marshall putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Marshall is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Centurion can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marshall working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#
Centurion is rocked!
Mason Marshall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshall with a couple of short strikes.
Centurion is still in real trouble! Can Marshall finish him?
Marshall is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Centurion can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marshall in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marshall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 314 Stenson vs Holgersson
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Alatalo slips a jab from Marshall.
Alatalo moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Marshall misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall misses the jab.
Alatalo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marshall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marshall throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Marshall.
Alatalo throws a hook but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall digs a good hook to Alatalo's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Alatalo swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Good shot there by Marshall.
Marshall misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Marshall catches Alatalo right on the button with a cross.#T1##TD#
Marshall drives through with a takedown into Alatalo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marshall passes Alatalo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alatalo taking some punishment here, with Marshall in his half guard.
Marshall scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alatalo wants to improve his position but Marshall is controlling well.
Alatalo controlling the position well.
Marshall uses his free foot to push down on Alatalo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alatalo.
Alatalo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alatalo keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Marshall thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marshall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo is bucking up trying to escape but Marshall cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alatalo is looking to improve his position but Marshall isn't that keen on the idea.
Marshall connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marshall cracks Alatalo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marshall landing strikes from the mount and Alatalo is in trouble!
Marshall lands a heavy elbow.
Marshall with a couple of short strikes.
Alatalo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alatalo wants to sweep but Marshall has passed to side control!
Marshall lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alatalo taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Marshall lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marshall cracks Alatalo with a big elbow.
Alatalo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Marshall misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marshall fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alatalo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marshall is putting a hurting on Alatalo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Marshall looks up at the clock and then as Alatalo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marshall smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marshall throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Marshall working the body and head with strikes.
Marshall throws a strike aimed at the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo avoids it well.
Marshall is trying to ground and pound but Alatalo uses the momentary lack of control by Marshall to regain half guard.
Marshall drops an elbow to the side of Alatalo's head.
Marshall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Marshall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alatalo is just riding it out for now. Marshall eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Alatalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Marshall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alatalo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marshall.
Alatalo is looking to improve his position.
Marshall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alatalo's head.
Marshall is trying to control the action in half guard but Alatalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marshall scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Marshall throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Marshall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Marshall throws a nice looking combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marshall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Marshall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alatalo did well to prevent Marshall getting side control.
Marshall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alatalo is trying to control but can't.
Alatalo wants to improve his position but Marshall is controlling well.
Alatalo is still trying to improve position.
Marshall trying to control from half guard but Alatalo is working away.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alatalo can do to turn this around?
Marshall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alatalo defending well though. #T1#
Alatalo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Alatalo blocks nicely.
Alatalo seems keen to control Marshall's posture.
Alatalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall working some strikes from top position.
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marshall preventing the sweep.
Marshall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alatalo looking to control.
Marshall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alatalo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alatalo looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Marshall throwing strikes but missing.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Alatalo blocks nicely.
Alatalo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Marshall is looking to control Alatalo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marshall avoid being mounted?
Alatalo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marshall is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Marshall wants to control but Alatalo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marshall tries to roll over but Alatalo keeps him under control.
Marshall is trying to maintain the position but Alatalo is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marshall is pressing down on Alatalo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alatalo passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marshall tries to roll over but Alatalo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alatalo is keen to just control but Marshall is a slippery customer.
Alatalo prevents Marshall from improving his position.
Marshall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alatalo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alatalo's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mason Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
Alatalo swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Marshall as he connects with a hook.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.#CL#
Marshall moves into the clinch.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Alatalo avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Alatalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Marshall successfully pulls guard.
Marshall is trying to keep Alatalo in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alatalo is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Marshall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Alatalo stacks Marshall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Alatalo!
The referee asks Alatalo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alatalo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Alatalo wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Mason Marshall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marshall is not content to let Alatalo control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marshall being controlled for a moment.
Marshall tries to buck Alatalo off but Alatalo is having none of it.
Marshall can't do much from the bottom here.
Marshall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alatalo is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Marshall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Marshall is trying to work for a kimura but Alatalo is defending well.
Alatalo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.
Alatalo is controlling Marshall's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alatalo tries to get to full guard but Marshall has control of the leg.
Marshall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alatalo defending well though.
Alatalo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Marshall is working for a kimura but Alatalo is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Alatalo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marshall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marshall postures up.
Alatalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alatalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Alatalo, not yet.
Alatalo managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Marshall shoots in and drives through. Alatalo sprawls well.
Marshall misses with a body punch
and Alatalo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alatalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Marshall's head.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.
Alatalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall lands a lovely overhand right.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo misses with a hook.
Alatalo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marshall.
Marshall slips under a jab from Alatalo.
It looked like Marshall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marshall misses with a straight left. #T1#
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Marshall.
Alatalo throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.#TD#
Marshall gets a takedown into half guard.
Alatalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alatalo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alatalo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alatalo trying to control from the bottom.
Marshall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marshall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alatalo's head.
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Alatalo tries to get to full guard but Marshall has control of the leg.
Alatalo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alatalo is trying to maintain the position but Marshall is very close to passing his half guard.
Alatalo is doing well to control the position and prevent Marshall from advancing to side control.
Marshall working over Alatalo with some ground and pound. Alatalo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marshall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alatalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Alatalo is defending well.
Marshall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Alatalo is pressing down on Marshall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alatalo keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
Marshall postures up and lands a big shot to Alatalo's brow.
Marshall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alatalo's head.
Marshall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marshall throws an elbow that misses. Alatalo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Alatalo!#REVB##SUB#
Marshall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Marshall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alatalo defends well.#T4#
Marshall wants to sweep here but Alatalo controlling him for the moment.
Alatalo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Alatalo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Marshall is looking for a triangle but Alatalo pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall had his way with Lasse Alatalo in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Marshall throws a series of punches but Alatalo avoids them all with ease.
Marshall misses with a body shot
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshall lands with a nice body punch.
Marshall ducks right into an uppercut from Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Marshall scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Marshall lands a jab.
Alatalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Marshall dives in and scores a takedown into Alatalo's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marshall throws a big right hand that misses.
Alatalo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Marshall throws a big right hand that misses.
Marshall throws an elbow that misses. Alatalo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Alatalo!#REVB#
Marshall controls Alatalo momentarily but Alatalo frees himself. #SUB#
Alatalo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marshall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alatalo has managed to get both his arms back between Marshall's legs - danger averted.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alatalo is one step ahead there.
Marshall controlling the position.#SUB#
Marshall working for a triangle but Alatalo defends it easily.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marshall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alatalo 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.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alatalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marshall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marshall misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marshall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alatalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marshall.
Marshall scoring with punches and elbows.
Alatalo manages to get back to half guard.
Marshall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Marshall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alatalo sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Alatalo is looking for a sweep. Marshall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marshall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alatalo tries to roll over but Marshall keeps him under control.
Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marshall is nestled in close to Alatalo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alatalo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marshall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marshall's back!
Marshall wants to escape the position.
Alatalo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Alatalo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marshall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Marshall is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall retains his welterweight title!
Mason Marshall looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'What's it take for a Champ to get a Main Event spot? I'm looking to bring action to you fans. I want to thank my team, Scrap Squad. And I want to thank my family, and fans, I love you guys.'.

Event: HFC 311 Shankoli vs Seppo II
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Marshall throws an off balance right hand
letting Lang counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marshall finds it's way round the side to connect with Lang's head.
Marshall throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily.
Marshall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marshall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
Marshall slips under a jab from Lang.
Marshall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lang's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Marshall cracks Lang with a good jab.
Lang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Devolved in the buildup to the fight.
Lang lands a lovely overhand right.
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
Mason Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Marshall.
Marshall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marshall misses with an uppercut
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Marshall.
Marshall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Marshall slips the punch.
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lang has time to react.
Lang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marshall misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Marshall misses with a body shot
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Lang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marshall tests Lang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marshall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marshall might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lang walks into a left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marshall.
Marshall dives in and grabs Lang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lang pushes down on Marshall's head and hops out.
Marshall lunges at Lang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lang's hand.
Lang lands an overhand right.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Marshall throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marshall wants to land a leg kick but Lang is out of range. #T3#
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lang misses the target.
A jab from Lang misses.
Marshall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lang. That did some damage!
Marshall scores with a punch to the head.
Marshall tries to clinch up.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Marshall clobbers Lang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Lang lands a really nice looking cross but Marshall seems unphased.
Lang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marshall throws a series of punches but Lang moves out of range.
Marshall misses with a low kick.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Lang.
Marshall tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang throwing a counter right hand but Marshall manages to avoid it.#T4#
Marshall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lang counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Marshall tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Marshall misses with a body kick.
And Lang counters with a quick kick to the body but Marshall blocks it.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall 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.
Lang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
That has opened up Mason Marshall's cut even more.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Marshall with that takedown attempt.
As Marshall backs away, Lang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marshall.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Marshall throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Clubber Lang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lang jabs Marshall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marshall punishes Lang's body with a nice straight punch.
Lang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clubber Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
Marshall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall misses with a left hand
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Marshall lands.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Marshall misses.
Marshall connects with a looping right hand.
Lang connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
Marshall slips a jab from Lang.
Marshall throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Lang checks a leg kick.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Lang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marshall.
Marshall misses the jab.
Lang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lang lands with a slapping head kick.
Lang lands a really nice looking cross but Marshall seems unphased.
Marshall jabs Lang to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Marshall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lang is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Marshall crashes against the mat.
Lang is looking to reverse the position.
Marshall scoring with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Lang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Marshall landing a few strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marshall lands some shots froms side control.
Lang tries to bench press Marshall off him but Marshall keeps the position.
Lang struggling a bit here.
Marshall is chipping away with strikes.
Lang is trying to get back to half guard.
Lang is trying to control Marshall's posture but Marshall avoids it.
Marshall misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lang is looking to regain half guard here but Marshall keeps moving and retains side control.
Marshall lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Lang can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall cracks Lang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marshall is working Lang over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marshall landing strikes.
Lang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marshall working away.#SUB2#
Marshall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lang is not content to let Marshall control the position.
Lang tries to bench press Marshall off him but Marshall keeps the position. #T4#
Marshall in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lang regains half guard, as Marshall was trying to land strikes.
Lang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lang wants to control but Marshall is keeping busy.
Lang is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Marshall throwing shots but Lang is blocking nicely.
Marshall working the head and body with strikes.
Lang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Lang slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Lang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lang drops his hands momentarily and Marshall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marshall throws a combination that misses
and Lang counters with a good, hard body kick but Marshall shrugs it off.
Marshall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lang defends well and Marshall ends up having to push Lang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marshall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marshall thumps Lang with a low kick.
A big right from Lang misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall stuns Lang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marshall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lang moves forwards but Marshall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshall lunges at Lang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lang's hand. #T1#
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Lang is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target.
Nice jab there from Marshall.
Lang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Marshall.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Lang counters with a thumping low kick.
Marshall avoids a kick to the body.
Marshall is looking to clinch.
Marshall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marshall walks into a jab.
Marshall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marshall scores with the left hand. Lang knows he should have avoided that one.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Lang. #T2#
Marshall misses with a left hand
and Lang counters with a three punch combo that has Marshall backing up. Marshall nods at Lang to acknowledge the strikes.
Lang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Marshall slips the punch.
Marshall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marshall misses with a looping right.
Marshall slips under a jab.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marshall, right into the meat.
Lang fails to land with a series of punches.
Marshall is looking to clinch.
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall closes the distance but Lang moves to the side
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Marshall connects with the punch.
Marshall misses with a hook to the body
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Lang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marshall finds it's way round the side to connect with Lang's head.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marshall fails with the takedown.
Lang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Marshall.
Lang avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Lang throws a push kick but Marshall slaps the foot to one side.
Marshall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marshall swings widly with a right hand
and Lang counters with a solid body kick.
Marshall lands a jab to the nose.
Marshall throws a leg kick but Lang moved away.#T4#
Lang misses with a straight left.
Marshall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
Marshall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marshall tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Marshall tries to score with a low kick but Lang moves his leg out of the way.
Lang throwing a counter right hand but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Lang is looking to counter punch.
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marshall.
Lang lands a nice hook to Marshall's body. Marshall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marshall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marshall swings widly with a right hand
and Lang counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mason Marshall just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Marshall misses with a right hand
and Lang counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Marshall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marshall looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
Marshall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marshall scrambles back to his feet.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall misses with a takedown
and Lang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marshall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshall's calf.
Lang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Lang tried to counter with a leg kick but Marshall avoided it.
Lang avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Lang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marshall finds it's way round the side to connect with Lang's head.
Lang works Marshall's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Marshall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marshall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lang counters with a good, hard body kick but Marshall shrugs it off.
Marshall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Marshall connects with a crisp jab.
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Lang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Lang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marshall slips a straight right by Lang.
Marshall throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Lang misses its target.
Marshall lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown but Lang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marshall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Marshall with that takedown attempt.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Marshall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lang pushes Marshall away with a front kick.
Marshall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Marshall both land. Nice combination.
Marshall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lang scores with a decent looking hook.
Marshall misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Marshall misses with an uppercut
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3##TD2#
Marshall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Marshall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lang is just riding it out for now. Marshall eventually gives up the hold.
Lang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.
Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Lang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marshall.
Lang is trying to control but Marshall manages to pass to mount!
Marshall has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lang's face.
Lang is desperately trying to improve his position but Marshall has a good base and remains in mount.
Marshall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall wants to pass to mount but Lang is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marshall connects with a nice short shot to Lang's temple.
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mason Marshall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Lang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lang moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Marshall lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Marshall drives through with a takedown into Lang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Lang pushes Marshall off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Marshall looks to land a combination. Lang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Marshall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Marshall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lang was covering up waiting for the punch and Marshall finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Lang wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshall cracks Lang with a solid left hand.
Lang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall landing with the ground and pound.
Marshall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lang has Marshall pulled in close to control his posture.
Marshall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marshall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marshall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marshall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marshall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Marshall advances to half guard.
Lang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marshall tries to pass to full mount but Lang defends it.
Marshall is looking to pass Lang's guard but actually Lang recovers to full guard. #T3#
Marshall stands up over Lang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marshall is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Lang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lang is looking to stand up but Marshall isn't so interested in that idea.
Marshall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marshall scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Marshall scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Lang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marshall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marshall slips nicely into half guard.
Marshall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marshall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marshall lands with a punch from half guard.
Lang wants to improve his position but Marshall is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshall 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Mason Marshall stared into the camera and said 'I'm happy to be here in Hypnotic. I'm looking to do big things. I'm coming for that title. '.

Event: HFC 308 Shankoli vs Gruber
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Marshall.
Powers thuds a left hand into Marshall's body.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powers.
Powers lands a right hook to the body.
Marshall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Marshall clinches with his opponent.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Powers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marshall lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Powers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Powers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powers's elbow. #T1#
A short uppercut from Marshall.
Powers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Powers.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Powers taking a breather.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
Marshall jumps guard but Powers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marshall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marshall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Marshall.
Marshall lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Powers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Powers takes one on the button.
Marshall misses with a looping right.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Marshall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Marshall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall.
Marshall slows down the pace here.
Powers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Powers blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Powers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Powers avoids the elbow strike from Marshall, against the cage.
Marshall jumps guard but Powers stands there with Marshall around his waist. Marshall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Powers.
Marshall fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Powers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Powers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marshall.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powers's elbow. #TD#
Marshall pulls guard successfully.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard. #REVR##T4#
Marshall postures up and lands a big shot to Powers's brow.
Marshall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marshall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Powers's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall chips away with some ground and pound.
Marshall slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Powers dodges it nicely.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marshall working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marshall trying to control from Powers's half guard. Powers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marshall landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Powers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marshall's head backwards.
Marshall misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall dips to his left and cracks Powers with an uppercut!
Powers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marshall jabs Powers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Powers takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Powers looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Marshall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Powers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers misses with a body kick.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Powers looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Marshall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powers.
Powers stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Good body shot from Marshall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshall.
Powers has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
Powers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Powers looking to stall.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall wants to stall.
Marshall lands a left hand.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall is trying to pull guard but Powers has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Marshall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
Powers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Powers blocks an elbow strike.
Marshall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Powers back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Marshall.
Marshall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powerss head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marshall throws an elbow but misses.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?
A short left from Marshall.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Powers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powers misses with some punches.
Powers is looking to control Marshall's arms but Marshall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Powers has his back to the cage.
Powers throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Powers backwards. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
Marshall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marshall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marshall lands an uppercut.
Marshall has Powers pressed against the cage.
Powers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powers lands with a light punch inside.
Marshall is trying to pull guard but Powers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powers. #TD#
Marshall pulls guard successfully.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers.
Powers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Powers preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Marshall has his foot on Powers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powers works his way back into a safe position though.
Marshall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Marshall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshall scoring with some ground and pound.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Powers blocks nicely.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Powers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Powers slips under a jab.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Powers.#CL#
Powers gets tackled into the cage by Marshall. Marshall maintains the clinch.
Powers lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Marshall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Powers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marshall blocking some punches.
Marshall digs a right hand into Powers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Powers's gas tank.
Marshall jumps guard but Powers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Marshall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Powers can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Powers.
Mason Marshall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Powers blocks an uppercut.
Marshall lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Troy Powers has been cut.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marshall.
Powers pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
Marshall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Powers blocking some punches.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall tries a body shot but Powers blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Powers lands a shoulder strike.
Powers wants to stall. #T2#
Marshall pushes Powers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Powers walks away with a smile on his face. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall swings for the body but Powers moves out of range.
Powers throws out a counter right but Marshall avoids it with no problem.
Powers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Marshall cracks Powers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Powers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
Powers throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Powers tries a quick counter leg kick but Marshall is wise to it.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall fails to land with a series of punches.
Troy Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Powers misses the target.
Marshall misses with an uppercut
and Powers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powers misses with a body shot.
Marshall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Powers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Powers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Powers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Powers looks to throw the jab but Marshall is out of range.
Marshall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marshall throws a hook but Powers avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powers! But no joy.
Powers misses with a wild body shot.
Troy Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Powers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powers slips a straight right by Marshall.
Powers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marshall is out of range.
Marshall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Powers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powers throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
It looked like Marshall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Powers misses with a two punch combination.
Mason Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Powers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Powers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Powers moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Marshall shoots in and drives through. Powers sprawls well.
Powers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshall connects with a crisp jab.
Powers throws a low kick, looking for Marshall's leg but Marshall calmly moves out of range.
Powers blocks a jab.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Powers misses its intended target.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Marshall tests Powers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Marshall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Powers doesn't seem phased though.
Marshall is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm happy to be here in Hypnotic. I'm looking to do big things. I'm coming for that title. '.
Troy Powers spoke after the fight, saying 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.

Event: DUEL#43 Silver vs Haack
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Marshall lands a jab to Loko's midsection.
Marshall lands a jab.
Loko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall.
Loko misses with a head kick.
Marshall lands a glancing blow to the side of Loko's head.
Loko throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Loko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshall slips a jab from Loko.
A cross from Marshall lands.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall jabs at Loko's body.
Marshall lands with a nice combination. Loko backs away looking to recover.
Four Loko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loko misses with a head kick.
Loko throws a hook but Marshall blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loko. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall digs a good body shot into Loko's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Marshall. That snapped Loko's head back.
Loko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marshall's head.
Loko misses the shot to the body.
Marshall sizes up Loko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Marshall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Loko to the mat! Loko manages to get full guard.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Loko keeps moving.
Marshall working some strikes from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Marshall is posturing up here but Loko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Marshall tries to roll out but it's too tight and Marshall has to tap! Slick submission there by Loko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Four Loko!
Four Loko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#38 Hardy vs Marshall
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marshall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Marshall defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Marshall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marshall throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Marshall throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.#TD2#
Marshall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marshall lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Marshall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marshall postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Marshall is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Hardy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marshall has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Marshall keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marshall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marshall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy is trying to force a seperation but Marshall has the dominant position.#BC#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy walks into a left hand.
Marshall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Marshall misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Marshall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall throwing shots but Hardy is blocking nicely. #T2#
Marshall wants to take a breather but Hardy is having none of it.
Marshall throwing shots but Hardy is blocking nicely.
Marshall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marshall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Marshall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marshall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hardy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Marshall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marshall working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hardy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Marshall with the ground and pound from mount.
Marshall looking to finish Hardy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hardy!
Hardy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Marshall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hardy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hardy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marshall asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Marshall lands a few punches from side control.
Hardy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Marshall working the head with strikes. #ES#
Hardy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Marshall misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall feints a jab promting Hardy to slip. Marshall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hardy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brian Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall staying out of range there.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Mason Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marshall slips a straight right by Hardy.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Marshall misses.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Marshall avoids them all with ease.
Marshall jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marshall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Marshall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Hardy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marshall digs a good hook to Hardy's body.
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!
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marshall lands a slapping body shot.
Marshall is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Marshall slips a jab from Hardy.
A nice side step and Marshall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marshall back to the cage. Hardy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Marshall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Hardy sneaks out the side door and pushes Marshall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardy.#T1#
Marshall throws a good cross that connects.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Brian Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Marshall misses.
Marshall misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Marshall finds it's target.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Marshall ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Marshall had a free shot at his head there.
Marshall misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Marshall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though.
Marshall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy throws a sloppy body shot
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Marshall throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall. #T2#
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Hardy throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Marshall avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Marshall.
Hardy 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.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Marshall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marshall at a distance.
Marshall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marshall misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
A big left from Marshall misses.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marshall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardy on the side of the head.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Marshall throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
A shot to the liver by Marshall. Beautiful body shot.
Marshall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Marshall blocks a jab.
Marshall tries a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Marshall misses.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Marshall throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshall.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Hardy tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#TD2#
Marshall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Marshall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marshall throws an elbow but Hardy slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Hardy will probably get the nod.
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.
#R3#
Hardy slips a jab from Marshall.
The crowd cheers as Marshall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though.
Marshall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
Marshall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marshall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Hardy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.
Marshall swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Marshall slips under a jab.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Marshall moves away from the strike by Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshall throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Marshall's head.
Marshall needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Nice shot lands for Marshall.
Hardy throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Marshall is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Marshall throws an off balance right hand
and Marshall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hardy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Jab from Marshall.#T2#
Marshall is looking to clinch.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Marshall avoids nicely.
Marshall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Marshall persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marshall! But no joy.
Marshall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy stalks Marshall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marshall's face. Marshall staggers backwards, shaken.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall blocks a jab.#T3#
Marshall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marshall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marshall lunges at Hardy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardy's hand.
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marshall throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Marshall.
Hardy misses with a hook to the body
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Marshall. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marshall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Marshall avoids it well.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Marshall fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Marshall.
Hardy moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Hardy stalks Marshall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marshall's face. Marshall staggers backwards, shaken.
Marshall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Hardy.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marshall doesn't seem bothered though.
Marshall blocks a jab.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Brian Hardy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Hardy throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Marshall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
Marshall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Marshall slips under a jab from Hardy.#T1#
Hardy blocks a jab.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Marshall looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo but Marshall just gets out of the way.
Hardy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marshall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Marshall's head but Marshall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marshall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Marshall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Marshall misses.
Hardy cracks Marshall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Marshall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
Hardy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Marshall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marshall is in Hardy's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hardy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against 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!#BC#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Marshall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marshall scrambles back to his feet.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marshall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Marshall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Marshall lands a right hand. #BC#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Marshall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardy counters with a two punch combo.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Hardy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marshall misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Marshall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Marshall scores with a punch to the head.
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Marshall has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt 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!
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy lands the left hand.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy throws a right hand that Marshall ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall also avoids with ease.
Hardy slips a straight right by Marshall.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.
Marshall throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall slips a straight right by Hardy.
Marshall throws the kick towards the body but Hardy avoids it.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brian Hardy 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Marshall saw that one coming.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardy throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall with a jab.
Marshall tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Hardy moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Nice shot lands for Marshall.#T1#
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marshall swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marshall's head backwards.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Marshall.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Hardy slips a jab from Marshall.
Marshall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Hardy as he checks the leg kick.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Marshall shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Marshall.
A nice combination there by Hardy.
Marshall throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Marshall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hardy eats them both and turns towards Marshall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardy's hands.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Marshall slips the punch.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Marshall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marshall on the side of the head.
Mason Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall misses with a body shot
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Marshall lunges at Hardy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardy's hand. #TD2#
Marshall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marshall is in Hardy's guard.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
Marshall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marshall throws a big elbow that misses.
Mason Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marshall stops Hardy from standing up.
Marshall chips away with some ground and pound.
Marshall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marshall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Hardy pushes Marshall off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall.
Hardy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Hardy misses with a hook. Marshall ducked under it nicely.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Marshall into the cage.
Marshall misses with a looping left.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Marshall's corner calls for a 1-2. Marshall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Marshall with an uppercut!
Marshall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Brian Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marshall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Hardy.
I think Hardy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
Brian Hardy retains his welterweight title!

Event: DUEL#30 Silver vs Fredriksson
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1##TD#
Morgan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marshall to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marshall preventing the sweep.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. #REVB#
Marshall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall stops Morgan from standing up.
Marshall stands up over Morgan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marshall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Marshall isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Marshall trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Marshall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marshall is controlling him.
Marshall scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marshall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morgan's head.
Morgan controls Marshall momentarily but Marshall frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marshall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing that Marshall has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marshall is in close to Morgan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Morgan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marshall has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Marshall taking a breather.
Marshall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morgan to keep the fight standing.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall lands a right hand.
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall circles away quickly and effectively.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Marshall backs off Morgan throws a huge counter combo but Marshall manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Marshall gets the takedown into side control.
Marshall throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marshall scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Marshall is trying to get an arm triangle but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Marshall trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Marshall working the ground and pound. #T4#
Marshall cracks Morgan with a big elbow.
Morgan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall is chipping away with strikes.
Morgan tries to bench press Marshall off him but Marshall keeps the position.
Morgan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marshall is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morgan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Morgan trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marshall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morgan slips under a jab from Marshall.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morgan throws a wild body kick that Marshall sees coming a mile off.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Marshall misses with a looping right.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Morgan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marshall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Marshall takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morgan moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Morgan moves away from the strike by Marshall.
Morgan keeps Marshall at a distance using the push kick.
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morgan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Marshall.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall.
Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mason Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Marshall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
Marshall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
A punch lands to the side of Marshall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Morgan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Marshall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Marshall.
Marshall throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Marshall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan tries to land a body kick
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Marshall blocks the body kick.
Marshall misses with a jab to the body
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Marshall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Marshall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marshall throws a big elbow that misses.
Morgan wants to stand and escape but Marshall is having none of it.
Marshall lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Marshall throws a big elbow that misses.
Marshall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment.
Mason Marshall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marshall cracks Morgan with a solid left hand.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Marshall postures up.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Marshall is in close to Morgan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
Marshall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morgan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marshall is now in half guard.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Marshall is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Marshall is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that second 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!
#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marshall.
Morgan pushes Marshall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marshall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Morgan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Marshall keeps moving and retains side control.
Marshall working the head with strikes.
Marshall working away.
Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Marshall throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Morgan is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morgan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marshall working the head with strikes.
Marshall landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marshall working away.
Marshall working the head with strikes.
Marshall wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Marshall lands some shots froms side control.
Morgan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Morgan wants to control but Marshall postures up.
Marshall lands a nice forearm strike.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Morgan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Marshall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marshall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Marshall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3##SUB#
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Morgan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marshall scores with a jab.#T4#
Morgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Marshall in the body.
Morgan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marshall if he has to take too many more of those.
Morgan lands with an overhand left.
Morgan moves forwards but Marshall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
Marshall 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Morgan finds it's way through Marshall's defenses.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan looks to land a combination. Marshall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
A big left from Marshall misses.
Morgan counters with a body kick.
Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marshall lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range.
Marshall avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I don't care who wins the title fight next week. I'm coming for, and going to take that belt. '.
Simon Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'bad weight cut made me lose'.

Event: CFC 402
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Lemieux misses with an uppercut. Marshall saw that one coming.
Lemieux ducks right into an uppercut from Marshall.
Marshall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall connects with a body shot that sends Lemieux's belly button to the back.
Marshall moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.#TD2#
Marshall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marshall lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Lemieux kicks Marshall off and gets to his feet.
Lemieux throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Lemieux.#TD2#
Marshall gets a double leg takedown into Lemieux's guard.#ES#
Lemieux has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marshall off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lemieux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall.
Danga de danga de dang - Marshall scores with a four punch combination!
Lemieux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marshall scores with a jab to the head.
Lemieux throws a right hand that misses
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lemieux throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.#T1#
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
David Lemieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Marshall misses.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshall staying out of range there.
Marshall connects with the punch.
Marshall moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Lemieux scores with a hook.#TD2#
Marshall dives in and scores a takedown into Lemieux's guard.
Marshall looking to sit in guard and control but Lemieux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Marshall looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall, not yet.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Marshall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Marshall is working an open guard so Lemieux takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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!
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lemieux has time to react.#T2#
Marshall punishes Lemieux's body with a nice straight punch.
Marshall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marshall cracks Lemieux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marshall lands a nice looking body shot.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.
Marshall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
Lemieux throws a hook but Marshall blocks it.#TD2#
Marshall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lemieux has one foot on Marshall's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lemieux throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Marshall. Beautiful body shot.
Lemieux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lemieux swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marshall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab. #T3#
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Marshall lands a jab.
Lemieux walks into a straight right hand from Marshall.
Marshall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lemieux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#TD2#
Marshall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lemieux tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marshall is in Lemieux's guard.
Marshall trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux wants to stand up but Marshall is controlling him.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Marshall manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Marshall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lemieux sees it coming and defends easily.
Marshall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lemieux's head. #T4#
Lemieux pushes Marshall off looking to stand but Marshall dives back in and keeps control.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Lemieux dodges it nicely.
Lemieux pushes Marshall off looking to stand but Marshall dives back in and keeps control.
Marshall tries to pass to full mount but Lemieux defends it.
Marshall working Lemieux over with strikes.
Marshall is nestled in close to Lemieux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marshall working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Marshall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marshall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Marshall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lemieux was covering up waiting for the punch and Marshall finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Lemieux is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Marshall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lemieux's efforts to push away.
Lemieux tries to break the clinch but Marshall is controlling the position.
Lemieux can't break the clinch.
Marshall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemieux smiles and moves away.
Marshall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lemieux.#CUT#
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall.
Marshall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
David Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Marshall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lemieux is not content to let Marshall control the position.
Marshall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Marshall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lemieux looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marshall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Marshall wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Lemieux tries to kick Marshall off but Marshall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marshall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marshall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lemieux's head.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet.
Marshall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marshall is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet.
Marshall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marshall is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Marshall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lemieux is trying to stand back up but Marshall is controlling him #SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura but Lemieux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marshall to get the leverage.
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lemieux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marshall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lemieux defending well though.
Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Marshall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is just content to waste time from the top position. Lemieux takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marshall trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Lemieux blocks nicely.
Marshall advances position into side control!
Marshall misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Marshall lands a few punches from side control.
Marshall lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Marshall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lemieux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lemieux on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Marshall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Marshall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lemieux is not content to let Marshall control the position.
Marshall working the ground and pound but Lemieux is defending the strikes.
Marshall misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Marshall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lemieux, who protects the arm well.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet but Marshall drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux dodges the ground and pound from Marshall.#SUB2#
Marshall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lemieux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lemieux to see if he's OK.
Marshall landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lemieux on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lemieux tries to escape but Marshall is in control.
Marshall lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marshall working the body and head with strikes.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet but Marshall drags him back down.#SUB2#
Marshall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marshall prevents Lemieux from escaping the position.#T2#
Marshall is chipping away with strikes.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marshall working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Marshall lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lemieux down.
Lemieux on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marshall works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Marshall working the ground and pound but Lemieux is defending the strikes.
Lemieux regains half guard, as Marshall was trying to land strikes.
Marshall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3##ES#
Lemieux kicks Marshall off and gets back to his feet.
Marshall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mason Marshall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshall works Lemieux's body with a nice hook.
Marshall cracks Lemieux with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Marshall finds it's target.
Marshall slips a jab from Lemieux.#TD2#
Marshall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lemieux quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Marshall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lemieux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marshall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lemieux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall.
Lemieux is trying to stand up here but Marshall is controlling him well.
Marshall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marshall works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Lemieux is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Marshall landing strikes from the mount and Lemieux is in trouble!
Lemieux is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mason Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marshall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet.
Marshall raining down shots from the mount!
Marshall in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
David Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall lands a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshall 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to fight Artur Wolny. If I get that fight, I assure you, I'll dominate him. '.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 55
Date: Aug 23, 2016

#R1#
Marshall misses the jab.#KD2#
Nelson throws a left that rocks Marshall and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nelson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Marshall regain composure! #CUT2#
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Marshall is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Nelson decides to stand back up. Nelson steps back and let's Marshall get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Nelson counters with a big uppercut that knocks Marshall off his feet! Nelson dives into side control looking to finish!
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Marshall is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but Marshall denies him.
Marshall is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it. #T1#
Marshall is looking for a sweep.
Marshall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marshall is looking to improve his position.
Marshall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Marshall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Marshall has an active guard here but Nelson has managed to pass into half guard.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Marshall is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson avoids the attempt from Marshall to control.
Marshall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marshall wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Marshall is looking to get to half guard.
Marshall wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.#T4#
Nelson tries to control but Marshall wriggling away.
Nelson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marshall is looking to get to half guard.
Marshall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
That's time! Marshall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marshall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Marshall counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Marshall trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Marshall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #T1#
Marshall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall attempts a counter takedown but Nelson avoids it well and moves away.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Marshall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson misses the body punch
and Marshall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nelson momentarily.
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nelson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Marshall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marshall throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Marshall scores with a sloppy right hand. Nelson should have avoided that one.
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshall takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range.
Nice cross by Marshall.#T3#
Nelson throws a right hand that Marshall ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall also avoids with ease.
It looked like Marshall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marshall walks into a left hand.
Roy Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Marshall gets caught flat footed, as Nelson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Marshall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nelson is pressing down on Marshall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall stands and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Marshall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Marshall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marshall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nelson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nelson can't escape the position.
Marshall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Marshall misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Nelson counter with a right hand.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Marshall gets a takedown into half guard.
Marshall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marshall is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marshall is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Marshall is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Marshall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Marshall is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Marshall is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
Marshall wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Marshall is looking to stall here but Nelson recovers full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marshall advances position into side control!
Marshall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nelson's legs.
Marshall trying to control the position but Nelson is working away. #SUB#
Marshall tries for a kimura but Nelson is defending well. #SUB#
Marshall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Nelson prevents Marshall from improving position.
Nelson is trying to buck Marshall off.
Marshall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Marshall tries to advance to mount but Nelson denies him. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nelson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Marshall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nelson has worked his arm free - good work by Nelson!
Nelson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Marshall's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nelson is pressing down on Marshall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marshall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Destiny 162: Tanner vs. Alves
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Tyyp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tyyp throws a head kick that misses
and Marshall counters with a right hand to the body.
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyyp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall.
Marshall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marshall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mingi Tyyp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyyp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Tyyp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Tyyp wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Marshall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Jab, jab by Marshall - just one landing.
Tyyp connects with a body shot that sends Marshall's belly button to the back.
Tyyp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyyp wants to clinch up but Marshall keeps it at a distance.
Tyyp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyyp.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyyp.
Marshall digs a good body shot into Tyyp's ribs.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Marshall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyyp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshall lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Marshall.#T2#
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!
Tyyp tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marshall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tyyp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marshall takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tyyp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marshall under the eye.
Tyyp throws a head kick that misses.
Tyyp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyyp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marshall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marshall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyyp.
A leg kick checked by Marshall.
It seemed like Marshall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyyp scores with a jab.
Tyyp misses with a body punch
and Marshall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Tyyp.
Marshall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marshall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyyp.
Tyyp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyyp. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Marshall there.
Tyyp throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tyyp lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marshall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marshall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Tyyp moves into the clinch.
Marshall gets through Tyyp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyyp.
Tyyp working aggressively here.
Tyyp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyyp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Marshall - that landed with a thud.
Tyyp misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
Tyyp throws a head punch that misses.
Tyyp misses with a body punch. #T4#
Tyyp lands a good knee to the midsection. Marshall won't want to take too many of those.
Tyyp throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Marshall breaks the clinch.
Marshall throws out a powerful jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyyp. Marshall shrugs it off though.
Marshall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyyp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyyp throws out a leg kick but Marshall moves out of range and Tyyp only half commits.
A countering left hand to the body from Marshall misses.
Marshall misses with an uppercut
and Tyyp counters with a nice uppercut.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Tyyp misses the jab.
Marshall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyyp fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marshall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mingi Tyyp dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Marshall checks the leg kick.
Marshall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marshall.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Tyyp.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyyp. Marshall shrugs it off though.
Marshall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyyp tries to clinch up
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyyp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marshall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Marshall tries to keep at a distance but Tyyp has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Marshall.
A frustrated look appears on Marshall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyyp blocking some punches. #T1#
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Tyyp avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Tyyp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Marshall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyyp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Tyyp.
Marshall slips a jab from Tyyp.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marshall! But no joy.
Tyyp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marshall on the side of the head.
Tyyp tries to clinch but Marshall moves away
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyyp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyyp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab, jab by Tyyp - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyyp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marshalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyyp looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.
Marshall looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Tyyp is looking to score with low kicks.
Tyyp swings widly with a right hand
and Tyyp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Tyyp.
Tyyp darts in trying to clinch
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshall misses the jab.#CL#
Tyyp has closed the distance and engaged Marshall in a clinch.
Tyyp swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mingi Tyyp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyyp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3##BC2#
Marshall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyyp stuns Marshall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyyp lands with a shot to the body.
Tyyp keeps Marshall at a distance using the push kick.
Tyyp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Tyyp misses with a head kick.
Marshall throws out a counter right but Tyyp avoids it with no problem.
Tyyp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.#CL#
Tyyp clinches up against the cage.
Tyyp pushes Marshall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyyp lands a knee to the head.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyyp.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyyp misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyyp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Marshall is working Tyyp over against the cage.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Marshall in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Marshall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyyp throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tyyp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshalls head.
Tyyp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyyp misses with some punches.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marshall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Tyyp.
Tyyp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyyp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Tyyp.
Marshall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tyyp up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mingi Tyyp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
That's time! Tyyp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marshall works Tyyp's body with a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyyp!
Tyyp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshall.
Marshall throws out a counter right but Tyyp avoids it with no problem.
Tyyp jabs at Marshall's body.
Marshall swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyyp.
Tyyp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marshall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Tyyp.
Tyyp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall cracks Tyyp with an open hand slap.
Marshall throws a body punch but Tyyp moves out of range. #T1#
Marshall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyyp doesn't manage to clinch there - Marshall circles away.
Tyyp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marshall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Marshall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyyp throws a shot from downtown. Marshall moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Marshall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Tyyp moves into the clinch.
Tyyp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyyp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshalls head.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyyp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyyp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Tyyp controls the action. #BC2#
Marshall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyyp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Tyyp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyyp misses the shot to the body.
Tyyp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Tyyp.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyyp misses the jab.
Tyyp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marshall's hands.
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick from Tyyp.
Marshall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyyp's head.
Tyyp misses with a jab to the body
and Marshall counters with a two punch combo.
Marshall cracks Tyyp with a good jab.
Tyyp blocks a jab.
Tyyp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marshall scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Marshall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mingi Tyyp is winning the standup battle so far.
Marshall connects with a single shot there.
Mason Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyyp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Tyyp slips the punch.
Tyyp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tyyp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Tyyp.
Marshall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyyp throwing a counter right hand but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Marshall as he connects with a hook.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyyp looks to clinch
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
Marshall throws a right hand that misses
letting Tyyp counter with a right hand.
Tyyp throws a looping overhand right but Marshall ducks down to avoid it.
Marshall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tyyp misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marshall misses with a looping left.#T4#
Marshall avoids the body shot from Tyyp.
Marshall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tyyp misses with a shot to the body
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyyp is looking to slow Marshall down with leg kicks.
Tyyp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Tyyp moves away and avoids it.
Tyyp misses with a right hand
letting Marshall counter with a right hand.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Tyyp moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Tyyp has closed the distance and engaged Marshall in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tyyp.
A short right from Marshall.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mingi Tyyp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Tyyp.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Marshall.
Well Tyyp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mingi Tyyp!

Event: Destiny 158: Jitsu vs. Iii
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Andrews slips under a jab.
Marshall throws a looping overhand right but Andrews ducks down to avoid it.
Andrews ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Andrews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrews there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marshall punishes Andrews's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Andrews uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marshall throwing a counter right hand but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Marshall takes a swing at Andrews's ribcage but misses.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Andrews forces Marshall back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Marshall working aggressively here.
Andrews has Marshall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marshall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Marshall.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrews controls his hands.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall can't break the clinch.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrews.
Andrews goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshall prevents it.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Andrews controls the action.
Andrews misses with an elbow over the top.
Marshall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Andrews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marshall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Andrews.
Andrews tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marshall digs a right hand into Andrews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrews's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Andrews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Marshall lands with a shot to the body.
Andrews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marshall's waist but Marshall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrews off to one side.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Andrews moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andrews.
Marshall slaps away a takedown attempt from Andrews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrews gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marshall.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Andrews slips the punch.
Marshall connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Andrews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marshall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Andrews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall tries to work over Andrews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Andrews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Marshall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Andrews counters with a body kick.
Marshall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice straight punches there by Marshall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marshall.
Andrews looks for a takedown but Marshall sprawls well.
Marshall is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
And Andrews tries to counter it with a takedown but Marshall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andrews! But no joy.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Andrews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marshall defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Andrews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Andrews.
Andrews wants to clinch
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
Andrews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrews falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marshall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marshall cracks Andrews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andrews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab. #T2#
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrews throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall throws a body punch but Andrews moves out of range.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Andrews slips a straight right by Marshall.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Andrews's shoulder, as Andrews tries to avoid the shot.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrews.
Marshall throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Andrews counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marshall! #T3#
Andrews tries to score with some ground and pound. Marshall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Andrews lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marshall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andrews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marshall is trying to control Andrews's posture but Andrews avoids it.
Andrews in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marshall wants to control but Andrews postures up.
Andrews scores with a couple of short elbows.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marshall regains half guard, as Andrews was trying to land strikes.
Andrews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Andrews performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andrews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andrews is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Andrews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andrews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andrews's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andrews's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall keeps control of the position easily here as Andrews tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall is trying to stick to Andrews's back but Andrews is turning into Marshall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marshall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Andrews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mason Marshall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marshall throws a hook but Andrews blocks it.
Andrews slips under a jab from Marshall.
And Andrews tries to counter it with a takedown but Marshall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Marshall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marvin Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall lands an overhand right.
Andrews feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshall's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Andrews moves away and avoids it.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Marshall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andrewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Marshall swings for the body but Andrews moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Andrews.
Marshall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marshall lands a slapping body shot.
Marshall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andrewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marshall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marshall wants it to stay on the feet.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Andrews is out of range.
Andrews staying out of range there.#T2#
Andrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall looks to land a right hand but Andrews moved out of range.
Andrews tries to clinch up
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall. #CL2#
Andrews clinches up against the cage.
Andrews jumps guard but Marshall stands there with Andrews around his waist. Andrews gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mason Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Andrews.
Marshall working aggressively here. #T3#
Andrews is trying to maintain a safe position but Marshall gets an underhook and turns Andrews into the cage.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
A short uppercut from Andrews.
Marvin Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marvin Andrews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marshall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrews.
Marshall gets underhooks to prevent Andrews's takedown attempt.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrews's elbow. #TD2#
Andrews tightens his grip and picks Marshall up, before dumping him to the ground. Marshall manages to land in guard.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrews is one step ahead there.
Marshall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andrews manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Marshall tries to stand but Andrews is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
Marshall is working hard here to advance position.
Marvin Andrews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marshall trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
After winning the bout, Mason Marshall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 48
Date: May 17, 2016

#R1#
Better has a takedown stuffed.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Better was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Better tries to counter by clinching up but Marshall breaks away and moves out of range.
Marshall throws a hook but Better blocks it.
Better misses the shot to the body.
Marshall stuffs the takedown attempt from Better. Better gets slowly back to his feet.
Better misses with a head kick.
Better throws a leg kick that misses.
Better throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Better walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marshall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Better misses with a low kick.
Marshall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Better feints a jab promting Marshall to slip. Better then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marshall slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Better slips under a jab.#T1#
Better uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Better feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Better.
Better fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Better misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall with the counter takedown but Better avoids it easily.
Marshall digs a good hook to Better's body.
Marshall swats away the attempt to clinch by Better.
Better misses with a looping left.
Better digs a good body shot into Marshall's ribs.
Better looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Better moves away.
We've been informed that Marshall 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.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Marshall is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Marshall scores with a jab.
Better scores with the left hand. Marshall knows he should have avoided that one.
Better lands with a good body shot.
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Better moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall throws a jab when Better was well out of range.
Better throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Better throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshall.
Better moves out of range of the strikes.
Better misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Marshall counters with a single leg into guard. Better didn't expect that.
Marshall throws a big elbow that misses.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marshall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marshall won't allow Better to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Marshall has gone for a leg lock! Better slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marshall's guard.#REVR#
Marshall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Marshall is adopting a defensive guard.
Better landing with the ground and pound.
Better is working Marshall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Better trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Better is pushing down on Marshall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marshall is fighting to maintain full guard but Better has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Marshall controlling the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Better is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Better looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marshall trying to hold on to Better's head to control him but Better postures up.
Better trying to control from Marshall's half guard. Marshall has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Better won't allow Marshall to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Evan Better will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Better wants to slow Marshall down by chopping away at his legs.
Marshall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Better under the eye.
Marshall connects with a jab.
Marshall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Better.
Better slips a jab from Marshall.
Marshall swings for the body but Better moves out of range.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Better.
Better uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Marshall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Better connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marshall scrambles back to his feet.
Better pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Marshall tries to counter it with a takedown but Better pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall scores with a body shot.
Mason Marshall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Better misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshall.
Better lunges at Marshall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marshall's hand.
Better looks for the body kick but Marshall saw that one coming.
Evan Better seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Better lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Better slips a straight right by Marshall.#T1#
Better lands with an uppercut that bounces Marshall off the cage and back into range.
Marshall throws a hook but Better avoids it easily.
Marshall slips a straight right by Better.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Better moves away.
Marshall stuns Better with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Better looks for a takedown but Marshall sprawls well.
Better with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Better misses the shot to the body.
Better fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marshall feints the counter takedown.
Marshall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marshall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Better defending well as Marshall loads up on a big left hand.
Better throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Better just misses with a punch to the body.
Better fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Better slips a jab from Marshall.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Better.
Better is looking to counter the offense by Marshall and move into the clinch.
Marshall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Better was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Marshall lands a jab to Better's midsection.
Marshall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marshall staying out of range there.
Marshall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Better keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Better throws a solid leg kick but Marshall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Better.
Marshall with a hook.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Better slips the punch.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Better wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marshall slips a straight right by Better.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Jab by Marshall.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
Better moves out of range of the strikes.
Better drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marshall sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Marshall blocks a head kick by Better.
Better will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Better lands a really nice looking cross but Marshall seems unphased.
Better catches Marshall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Better throws a low kick but Marshall moves out of range easily.
Marshall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marshall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marshall moves forwards but Better connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Better.
Marshall throws a hook but Better avoids it easily.#T4#
Better pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Better tenderised Marshall's leg. Marshall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Better misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Better.
Marshall catches Better with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Better throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Better lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A good leg kick by Better.
A jab from Better finds it's way through Marshall's defenses.
Better feints and then cracks Marshall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marshall down.
Better ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Better is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Better's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Better lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall circles away quickly and effectively.
Marshall throws a jab when Better was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Evan Better will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Better closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Better was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Marshall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Better.
Better changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marshall throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Marshall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Better is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mason Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marshall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Better wants to control but Marshall is keeping busy.
Marshall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marshall misses with a head shot. Better uses the momentum to regain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall throws an elbow that misses. Better uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Better!#REVR##T1#
Better pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Better distracts Marshall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Better trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Better throws a big right hand that misses.
Better throwing strikes from guard but Marshall blocks nicely.
Better will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marshall looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Better loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Better missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Better trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Marshall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Better pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Better misses with the combination.
Marshall checks a leg kick.
Marshall scores with a body shot.
Marshall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Better.
A looping hook to the body misses from Better. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Better defends it well.
Marshall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Better throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Better was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.#T4#
Better connects with a nice looking jab.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Better sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall moves forwards but Better connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Evan Better is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Better bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Marshall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Better.
Better clobbers Marshall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Better was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Better thumps Marshall with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Better lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marshall doesn't seem phased though.
Marshall stuns Better with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Better throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Better moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Marshall.
I think Better has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Better!
A relieved looking Evan Better thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 46
Date: Apr 19, 2016

#R1#
Marshal throws a low kick but Marshall moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Marshal's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marshall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marshal. That's going to slow Marshall down.
Mason Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marshall. That did some damage!
Marshal connects with a right hand. Marshall shakes it off.
Marshall throws a hook but Marshal avoids it easily.
Marshal motions for Marshall to come forward. Marshal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall misses with a looping right.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshal looks for the body kick but Marshall saw that one coming.
Marshal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Marshall tries to counter it with a takedown but Marshal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marshal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Marshal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marshal throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Marshall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marshal! #ES#
Marshal throws Marshall to one side and escapes!
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!
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Marshal half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Jab by Marshal.
Marshall scores with a jab to the body.
Marshal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marshall tests Marshal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aleksei Marshal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall works Marshal's body with a nice hook.
Marshal misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Marshal moves into the clinch.
Marshall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshal to keep the fight standing.
Marshall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marshal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marshal misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Marshall pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marshal postures up in Marshall's guard and throws a big left but Marshall blocks it. #T2#
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Marshal is proving a slippery customer.
Marshal stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.
Marshal forces his way into half guard.
Marshal is taking a breather. Marshall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Marshall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marshall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marshall wants to stand up but Marshal is controlling him. #SU#
Marshal stands up from Marshall's guard - Marshal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Marshall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marshal rather than just go for the knockout.
Marshal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marshall.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marshall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marshall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marshal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marshall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marshal throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall throws a right hand that misses
letting Marshal counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Marshal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marshall at a distance.
Marshall throws a body punch but Marshal moves out of range.
Good work by Marshall as he checks the leg kick.
Marshal wants to land a leg kick but Marshall is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Marshall.
Marshal doesn't manage to clinch there - Marshall circles away.
Marshall lands a jab to the head.
Marshall throws a hook but Marshal blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aleksei Marshal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marshal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses.
Marshal walks into a stiff left hand from Marshall.
Marshal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall.
Marshal needs to keep his hands up - Marshall had a free shot at his head there.
Marshal moves away from the strike by Marshall.
Marshal with a nice cross.
Marshal just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall blocks a leg kick.
Marshal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marshall. Marshall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall misses the jab.
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshall lands with a cross. #T1#
Marshall lands a lovely overhand right.
Mason Marshall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshal tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshal avoids the body shot from Marshall.
A counter left hand to the body from Marshal misses its target.
Marshall thuds a left hand into Marshal's body.
Marshal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marshall is out of range.
Marshal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marshall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marshal lands a lovely overhand right.
Marshal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
The crowd cheers as Marshall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marshal doesn't seem phased though.
Marshall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marshal lunges at Marshall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marshall's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall connects with a body shot that sends Marshal's belly button to the back.
Marshal throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Marshall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Marshall wants to pass to mount but Marshal is defending the position.
Marshall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marshall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marshal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marshall throwing shots but Marshal is blocking nicely.
Marshall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marshal is trying to stand.
Marshall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Marshal regains half guard.
Marshall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marshall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall looks to land a strike but Marshal avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marshal controlling Marshall's posture. #ES#
Marshal manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Marshal misses with a body punch.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Marshal.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Marshal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Marshal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marshal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marshall.
Marshal misses with a body punch.
Marshal blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Marshal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshal.
Marshal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Marshal.
Marshall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marshal just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Marshall drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshal trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aleksei Marshal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marshal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marshal is looking to clinch but Marshall is avoiding it.
Marshal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Marshall. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Marshal.
Marshal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall checks a low kick from Marshal.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Marshall.
Marshall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marshal. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marshall throws an off balance right hand
and Marshal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Marshal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall misses with a straight right. #T1#
Marshall scores with a decent looking hook.
Marshall misses the jab.
Marshal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marshal scores with a nice right hand.
Marshall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marshal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marshal misses with a hook.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Marshal's shoulder, as Marshal tries to avoid the shot.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
Marshal stuffs the takedown.
As Marshall backs away, Marshal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marshal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshal was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.#T2#
Marshal scores with a nice strike.
Marshall scores with the left hand. Marshal knows he should have avoided that one.
Marshall throws a series of strikes that have Marshal backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshal thows a body kick. Marshall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marshall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marshal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshall swings for the body but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Marshal.
Marshall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marshal misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Marshal misses its intended target.
Marshall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marshall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marshal works the jab nicely.
Marshall scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Marshall misses with a hook. Marshal ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
Mason Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall shoots for a double leg takedown but Marshal sprawls well. He's pushed Marshall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aleksei Marshal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Marshall.
Marshall lands a nice looking body shot.
Marshal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marshal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marshal wants it to stay on the feet.
Marshall misses with a hook
and Marshal counters with a low kick, right behind Marshall 's knee.
Jab by Marshall.
Marshall misses with a takedown
and Marshal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marshal cracks Marshall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Marshal.
Marshal connects with a jab.#T4#
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!
Marshal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marshall looks to land a combination but Marshal avoids it well.
Marshall with a hook.#CL#
Marshal pushes Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshal lands a shoulder strike.
Aleksei Marshal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marshall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshal has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Marshal controls the action.
Marshal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Marshal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marshall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marshal is defending well.
A hook to the body from Marshal.
Marshal lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Marshal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marshall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshal gets through Marshall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marshal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marshal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marshal scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksei Marshal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksei Marshal!

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