Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 661 Jones vs Toivonen
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1##CL#
Shoe has managed to clinch. #BC#
Shoe manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Shoe rushes Marston and presses him up against the cage.
Marston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marston checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shoe - that will leave a mark!
Marston moves out of range of the leg kick from Shoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shoe misses with a looping left.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Marston takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Shoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marston is looking for the big counter here.
Shoe sizes up Marston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shoe lands a front kick.
Marston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Marston didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Marston tries to keep at a distance but Shoe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marston scores with a shot to the side of Shoe's head.
Still in the clinch, Shoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Shoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Marston lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shoe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marston's brow.
Marston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe blocking some punches.
Shoe has a couple of punches blocked by Marston.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land. #BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shoe throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoe is looking to clinch but Marston is avoiding it.
Marston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe lands the left hand.
Marston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shoe can pounce on him. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Shoe there.
Shoe throws out a leg kick but Marston moves out of range and Shoe only half commits.
Shoe lands a right hook to the body.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
Marston is looking for the big counter here.
Marston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shoe can pounce on him.
Shoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shoe connects with a single shot there.
Marston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Marston's head.
Shoe jabs Marston right on the nose. Marston blinks but takes it well.
Shoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marston has time to react.
Shoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shoe is looking to clinch.
Marston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Shoe. #T4#
Shoe throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease.
Marston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Marston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Marston misses.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Marston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shoe lands a leg kick that knocks Marston off balance momentarily.
Shoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marston counters with a left and a right that stings Shoe.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Marston sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe wants to clinch but Marston slips to the side
and Marston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shoe thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Shoe finds it's target.
Shoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Shoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marston, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Shoe on the inside.
Marston lands with a short shot to the head.
Shoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Marston moves out of range as Shoe strikes.
Marston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shoe lands a leg kick that knocks Marston off balance momentarily.
Shoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Shoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Shoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab from Shoe.
Shoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marston can do to turn this around?
Marston blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marston slips a straight right by Shoe.
Marston fails to land with a series of punches.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Shoe is out of range.
Shoe tries to clinch up but Marston circles away and keeps his distance.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Marston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Marston 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.
Marston avoids a kick to the body.
Marston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marston momentarily.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Marston's front leg but catches the back leg as Marston tries to avoid it.
Marston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe dips to his left and cracks Marston with an uppercut!
Shoe scores with a hook.
Marston takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Marston slips the punch.
A solid body kick from Shoe.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shoe works the jab nicely.
Marston swinging wildly here.
As Marston backs away, Shoe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. Marston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Shoe throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
Marston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shoe.
Marston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
A jab from Shoe misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Marston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe throws a low kick but Marston avoids it.
Shoe cracks Marston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shoe.
Shoe lands with a slapping head kick.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shoe.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shoe throws out a leg kick but Marston moves out of range and Shoe only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gum Shoe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Shoe lands with a good body shot.
Shoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Marston should have avoided that one.
Shoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marston takes one to the chin there.
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Shoe takes the fight into the clinch.
Shoe blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoe.
Shoe stalling the fight. #T1#
Marston lands a right hand.
Shoe blocking some punches.
Marston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Marston.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Shoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marston's elbow.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe tries a body shot but Marston blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marston throws a head punch that misses.
Shoe tries to work over Marston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Shoe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
Shoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marston stalling in the clinch but Shoe improves position. #BC#
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shoe moves in looking to clinch but Marston pushes him off.
Marston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Marston is out of range.
Shoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John Marston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Shoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shoe scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Shoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shoe misses with a low kick as Marston jumps back.
Marston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe misses with a combination
and Marston counters with a right hand to the body.
Shoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
Marston throws out a counter right but Shoe avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Shoe.
John Marston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shoe misses with a few strikes there.
Shoe cracks Marston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Marston checks a leg kick.
Marston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marston misses the jab.#T4#
Shoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Marston sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shoe lands a really nice looking cross but Marston seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Shoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe throws a hook but Marston avoids it easily.
Marston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gum Shoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shoe throws a one two combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gum Shoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shoe 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
Post fight, Gum Shoe stared into the camera and said 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
The defeated John Marston had this to say: 'So far as the note goes, nope, I'll keep an eye out for it next time, ta.'.

Event: Syn 657
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Marston. No joy for Northrop on that attempt.
Marston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Marston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Marston. Those never looked like landing.
Marston moves out of range of the strikes.
Northrop tries to clinch but Marston is having none of it.
Northrop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Northrop.
Marston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Northrop avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Marston backs away, Northrop returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marston slips under a jab from Northrop.
Marston throws a nice looking combination but Northrop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Northrop tried to score with a low kick but Marston checks it.
Northrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Northrop lands with an uppercut that bounces Marston off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Marston misses with a few strikes there.
Marston feints a jab promting Northrop to slip. Marston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Northrop slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Northrop.
Northrop dodges the punch combination from Marston.
Northrop misses with a looping left.
Northrop tried to score with a low kick but Marston checks it.
Marston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some wild striking there from Marston.
A nice combination there by Marston.
Marston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marston duly obliges.
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!
Northrop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marston.
Marston throws a counter combo.
Marston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Northrop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Northrop punishes Marston's body with a nice straight punch.
Marston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marston tries to bum rush Northrop with a series of wild strikes but Northrop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Northrop connects with the punch.#T2#
Northrop misses with a few strikes there.
Marston fails to land with a series of punches.
Northrop punishes Marston's body with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Northrop throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
Northrop takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
Northrop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marston misses with the combination. #TD#
Northrop throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marston was covering up waiting for the punch and Northrop finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrop distracts Marston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Northrop throws a big right hand that misses.
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Northrop's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Northrop thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Northrop won't allow Marston to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Marston looking for a guillotine here but Northrop defends easily.
Northrop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.#T4#
Marston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.
Northrop won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Northrop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Northrop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Northrop lands a couple of digs.
Northrop 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.
Northrop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Northrop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Northrop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Northrop stops Marston from standing up.
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marston works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Northrop is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Marston'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#
Marston stalks Northrop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Northrop's face. Northrop staggers backwards, shaken.
Northrop tries to clinch up but Marston circles away and keeps his distance.
Marston unleashes a big counter combination but Northrop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Northrop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Northrop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marston throws a series of punches but Northrop moves out of range.
Marston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marston misses with a series of wild punches.
Northrop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Northrop throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Marston. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Marston. Those never looked like landing.
Northrop throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Marston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marston looks to land a combination but Northrop avoids it well.
Marston misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Marston blocks a low kick nicely.
Northrop with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Northrop.
Northrop wants to slow Marston down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice jab there from Northrop.
A telegraphed right hand from Northrop misses the target.
Marston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Northrop.
Marston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Northrop eats them both and turns towards Marston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Marston does no damage.
Northrop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marston misses with a double jab.
Northrop misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston throws a sloppy head kick and Northrop moves out of range easily.
Marston is breathing heavily.
Northrop throws a right hand that Marston ducks under and follows up with a left that Marston also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Northrop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marston doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
That has opened up John Marston's cut even more.
Marston throws a series of punches but Northrop moves out of range.
Northrop seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Northrop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Northrop. #BC#
Northrop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Northrop dodges the punch combination from Marston.
Marston slips a jab from Northrop.
Marston misses with a two punch combination.
Marston stalks Northrop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Northrop's face. Northrop staggers backwards, shaken.
An inside leg kick from Northrop misses.
Northrop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Northrop slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Northrop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marston is out of range.
Northrop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Marston, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Northrop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marston's guard.#ROC#
Marston is rocked!
Northrop gets to his feet and stands over Marston, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Marston felt that one! Northrop unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Marston from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated John Marston had this to say: 'So far as the note goes, nope, I'll keep an eye out for it next time, ta.'.

Event: Syn 653 Magufuli vs Robinson
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
Marston misses with a wild combination.
Marston tries to land a leg kick but Ahonen saw it coming and moves away.
Ahonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marston throws a right and a left that Ahonen avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Ahonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marston misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Marston steps away.
Marston drops his hands momentarily and Ahonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ahonen works the jab nicely.
Marston staying out of range there.
Marston throws a big counter combination but Ahonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marston misses with a double jab.
Marston throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Marston throws a combination that misses
and Ahonen counters with a left to the body.
Ahonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Ahonen misses.
John Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahonen dodges the punch combination from Marston.
Marston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ahonen is able to avoid easily.
Marston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen blocks a leg kick.
Ahonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marston with a body shot.
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Marston swinging wildly here.
Ahonen throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Marston does no damage.
Ahonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marston with a body shot.
Marston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahonen slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Ahonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick and Marston moves out of range easily. #T3#
Marston throws a right hand that Ahonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahonen also avoids with ease.
Ahonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marston.
Marston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marston's calf.
A punch combination from Marston misses.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Marston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahonen throws out a counter right but Marston avoids it with no problem.
Ahonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Ahonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
John Marston's cut is getting worse.
Marston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Marston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Marston is breathing heavily.
Ahonen digs a good hook to Marston's body.
Marston misses with a combination
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Marston is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahonen scores with a counter punch that sends Marston to the canvas! Ahonen smells blood - he's punishing Marston with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Marston has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Ahonen!
John Marston spoke after the fight, saying 'So far as the note goes, nope, I'll keep an eye out for it next time, ta.'.

Event: NSC 57:
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
Marston throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
Marston lands with a hook. Rojas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
Marston has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rojas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rojas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marston.
Marston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marston stuns Rojas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
Marston's corner calls for a 1-2. Marston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojas finds it's way round the side to connect with Marston's head.
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!
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Marston lands with a shot to the body.
Marston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marston takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Marston looks to move away, Rojas throws a big counter combo but Marston just gets out of the way.
Rojas catches Marston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rojas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rojas feints and then cracks Marston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marston down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas.
Marston defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Marston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Marston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marston connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas is looking to slow Marston down with leg kicks.
Marston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
Nice straight punches there by Marston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marston.
Marston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rojas on the side of the head.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A cross from Marston lands.
Rojas throws the kick towards the body but Marston avoids it.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
Marston scores with a nice right hand.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
Marston's corner calls for a 1-2. Marston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marston misses with a hook.
Marston slips a straight right by Rojas.
Marston stuns Rojas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rojas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rojas misses the jab.
Marston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Marston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some bone on bone action there as Rojas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas connects with a crisp jab.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Marston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marston misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
Marston walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
Marston misses with a hook
and Rojas counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Marston. That snapped Rojas's head back.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
That's time! Rojas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marston lands a really nice looking cross but Rojas seems unphased.
Rojas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rojas throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Rojas.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Marston thuds a left hand into Rojas's body.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Rojas throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Marston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston scores with a shot to the body.
Rojas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marston misses the jab.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
Marston misses with a low kick.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marston throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range. #T1#
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Rojas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Marston throws a low kick, looking for Rojas's leg but Rojas calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marston doesn't seem phased though.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Marston tries to land a leg kick but Rojas saw it coming and moves away.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
John Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Marston walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Nice shot lands for Rojas.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas lands a jab to Marston's midsection.
Marston misses with a straight right.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rojas misses the jab.
Marston connects with a body shot that sends Rojas's belly button to the back.
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!
Good exchange - Rojas coming out on top.#T2#
Marston misses with a straight left.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Marston thuds a left hand into Rojas's body.
Marston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Marston.
Rojas cracks Marston with an open hand slap.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Marston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marston 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 Rojas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rojas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Rojas slips under a jab from Marston.
Marston tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marston avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Marston digs a good body shot into Rojas's ribs.
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 Matheo Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Marston'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rojas thuds his right hand into Marston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rojas.
Marston scores with a nice strike.
Marston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Rojas slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Rojas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rojas slips a jab from Marston.
Marston avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Marston moves out of range easily.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Marston tries a low kick but Rojas avoids it.
Rojas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marston.
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!
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Rojas throws a low kick, looking for Marston's leg but Marston calmly moves out of range.
Marston swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Marston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marston stalks Rojas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rojas's face. Rojas staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Marston throws a right hand that Rojas ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojas also avoids with ease.
Marston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Marston connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
A jab from Marston misses.
Marston misses with a leg kick.
Rojas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas lands a jab-cross combination.
A cross from Rojas lands.
Good work by Marston as he checks the leg kick.
Rojas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Marston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston misses with a double jab
and Rojas counters with a leg kick.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Marston scores with a head kick.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Marston throws a low kick, looking for Rojas's leg but Rojas calmly moves out of range.
Rojas connects with an inside leg kick.
Rojas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rojas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rojas misses with a low kick as Marston jumps back.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Marston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas thuds a left hand into Marston's body.
A good leg kick by Rojas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Marston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rojas eats them both and turns towards Marston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

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 Matheo Rojas.
I think Rojas 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for John Marston!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Matheo Rojas!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: Pride FC 23
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Reich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marston jabs Reich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marston dips to his left and cracks Reich with an uppercut!
Reich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
Marston throws a head kick but Reich moves out of range.
Reich throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marston avoids it.
No joy there for Marston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Marston misses.
Reich jabs at Marston's body.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Reich saw that one coming.
Marston lands with a good body shot.
Reich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Reich throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Reich moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Reich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marston throws out the jab.
A big left from Marston misses.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Reich saw that one coming.
It looked like Reich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reich. Marston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marston dips to his left and cracks Reich with an uppercut!
Reich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Reich is just out of range.
Reich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reich.
A low kick from Marston is predictable there
and Reich counters with a straight right hand.
Reich moves out of range of the strikes.
Marston misses with a hook. Reich ducked under it nicely.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Reich - just one landing. #T2#
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Reich.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reich is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston misses with a two punch combination.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
and Reich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reich.
Reich's corner calls for a 1-2. Reich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reich.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Reich is out of range.
Reich quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Reich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marston throws a jab when Reich was well out of range.
Reich thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marston scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Reich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston.
Marston takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reich throws a front kick that sends Marston stumbling back into the cage.
Reich just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Reich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reich cracks a nice hook into Marston's ribs.
Marston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reich lands with a nice body kick.
Reich scores with a spinning back kick!
Reich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marston throws a body punch but Reich moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Marston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up John Marston's cut even more.
Reich throws out a leg kick but Marston moves out of range and Reich only half commits.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Reich ducks down to avoid it.
Reich ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston misses with a lunging right hand
letting Reich counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Reich misses.
Marston throws out a counter right but Reich avoids it with no problem.
Reich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marston.
Reich misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Marston there.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston throws the left hand but Reich avoids the punch easily.
Reich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Reich's head but Reich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reich lands with a nice body punch.
Reich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
and Reich counters with a straight right hand.
Marston misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Marston.
Nice jab there from Marston.
Marston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reich.
A little feinted left hand from Reich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marston with a nice cross.
Marston connects with a body shot that sends Reich's belly button to the back.
Marston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marston tries to bum rush Reich with a series of wild strikes but Reich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An inside leg kick from Reich misses.
Marston tries a quick counter leg kick but Reich is wise to it.
Marston connects with a body shot that sends Reich's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reich slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Reich throws a shot to the body.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Marston avoids the body shot from Reich.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reich manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Reich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marston slips a straight right by Reich.
Marston scores with a one two! Reich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reich might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Reich tries to land a front kick but Marston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reich throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
Reich defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
Reich half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Reich misses.
Marston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good standup being displayed there by Marston as he connects with a hook.
Marston misses the jab.
Reich moves out of range as Marston strikes.
A punch combination from Marston misses.
Reich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston. #T2#
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reich.
A counter left hand to the body from Reich misses its target.
Reich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reich scores with a head kick. Marston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Marston checks the leg kick.
Marston tests Reich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston looks to land a right hand but Reich moved out of range.
Reich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Reich throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Reich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston loads up on a big right hand but Reich slips the punch.
Marston misses with a hook. Reich ducked under it nicely.
Marston throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Marston tries to land a body kick
and Reich counters with a nice body shot.
Reich throws a head kick but Marston moves out of range.
Marston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reich moves out of range as Marston strikes.
Reich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Reich moves away and avoids it.
Marston lands with a good body shot.
Marston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reich circles away quickly and effectively.
Reich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reich dodges the punch combination from Marston. #T4#
A big left from Marston misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
John Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marston moves out of range of the body kick.
Reich throws the kick towards the body but Marston avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Marston. That snapped Reich's head back.
Reich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reich misses with a leg kick.
Reich avoids the body shot from Marston.
It looked like Reich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marston misses with a straight right.
Marston tests Reich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reich avoids the body shot from Marston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marston throws a combination. Reich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Marston.
Marston swings widly with a right hand
and Reich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reich slips a straight right by Marston.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reich.
Marston connects with a single shot there.
Reich dodges the punch combination from Marston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich checks a low kick from Marston.
Reich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reich was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Reich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reich was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Marston misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target. #T1#
Marston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marston lands with a cross.
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reich throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.#KD#
Reich drops Marston with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marston looks back up at him and smiles so Reich waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Marston is rocked!
Marston misses with a double jab.
Marston is still on wobbly legs! Can Reich finish him?
Reich drops Marston with a big left hand! Marston is injured, injured bad! Reich jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarred Reich!
Jarred Reich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, John Marston stepped up to the mic, saying 'So far as the note goes, nope, I'll keep an eye out for it next time, ta.'.

Event: Pride FC 18
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Marston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Kincaid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marston, pushing him back against the cage.
Marston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land. #TD2#
Kincaid manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Kincaid is keeping the position.
Marston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marston lands a couple of elbows.
Marston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kincaid trying to control the position.
Marston working some strikes from top position.
Marston advances to half guard. #SUB#
Marston seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Marston is working for a kimura but Kincaid is defending it quite comfortably.
Marston prevents Kincaid from improving his position.#T1#
Kincaid is trying to maintain the position but Marston is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kincaid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kincaid is pulling down on Marston's head. It's preventing any offense from Marston, at least for the moment.
Marston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kincaid's head.
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kincaid is keeping the position for now.
Kincaid seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marston stands up over Kincaid, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kincaid is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Marston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kincaid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marston postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kincaid is trying to improve his position.
Marston working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Marston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marston tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ground and pound from Marston seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kincaid tries to improve position but can't.
Marston lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Marston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kincaid rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marston's guard! Nice work there by Kincaid!
Kincaid connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Kincaid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
Kincaid with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Kincaid is proving a slippery customer.
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kincaid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kincaid stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kincaid scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kincaid landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Marston throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kincaid landing with the ground and pound.
Kincaid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kincaid is working Marston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kincaid has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Q Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kincaid stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
Kincaid postures up and lands a big shot to Marston's brow.
Kincaid forces his way into half guard.
Kincaid takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marston is refusing to be controlled, as Kincaid sits in half guard.
Kincaid 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. #SUB#
Marston actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malcolm Kincaid will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Kincaid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kincaid backwards.
Marston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kincaid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kincaid prevents a body shot from Marston.
Marston is working Kincaid over against the cage.
Marston scores with a shoulder strike.
Kincaid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Kincaid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marston struggles to land a body shot inside as Kincaid controls his hands.
Kincaid misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marston.
Kincaid throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Kincaid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kincaid lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Kincaid fails to land.
A short left from Kincaid.
Marston tries to throw a body punch but Kincaid avoids it by throwing Marston back against the cage.
Kincaid fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Marston. #T1#
Kincaid misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marston.
Kincaid takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kincaid.
Marston blocking some punches.
A short right from Marston on the inside.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Kincaid.
Kincaid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marston scores with a shot to the side of Kincaid's head.
Kincaid misses with the head strike.
Marston misses with a body punch.
Kincaid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marstons head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kincaid.
Kincaid tries to pull guard but Marston won't allow it.
Kincaid misses with some punches.
A short right from Kincaid on the inside.
Marston tries to throw a body punch but Kincaid avoids it by throwing Marston back against the cage.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Kincaid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kincaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malcolm Kincaid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Marston.
Marston misses with a punch to the body.
Kincaid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Marston on the inside.
A body shot lands from Marston.
Marston lands an uppercut.
Marston blocking some punches. #BC#
Marston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kincaid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marston looks to land a left hand but Kincaid moved out of range nicely.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and Kincaid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marston lands with an overhand left.
Kincaid scores with a punch to the head.
John Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston lands a really nice looking cross but Kincaid seems unphased.
Kincaid drops his hands momentarily and Marston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Marston is predictable there
and Kincaid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Kincaid's shoulder, as Kincaid tries to avoid the shot.
Marston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kincaid.
Marston swings widly with a right hand
and Kincaid counters with a nice uppercut.
John Marston is winning the standup battle so far.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kincaid was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marston defending well as Kincaid loads up on a big left hand.
Kincaid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kincaid throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston throws a hook but Kincaid blocks it.
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kincaid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Kincaid blocks a jab.
Kincaid 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.
Marston misses with a shot to the body
and Kincaid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kincaid defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Kincaid has managed to clinch.
Kincaid prevents a body shot from Marston.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
Kincaid presses Marston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marston misses with a punch to the body.
Marston misses with a punch to the body.
Kincaid tries a body shot but Marston blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Marston.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Marston tries a body shot but Kincaid blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kincaid's elbow.
Kincaid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Kincaid.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marston.
Marston misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 John Marston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kincaid lands with an uppercut that bounces Marston off the cage and back into range.
Marston connects with a crisp jab.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kincaid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kincaid moves out of range as Marston strikes.
Marston misses with a lunging right hand
and Kincaid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Kincaid.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kincaid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marston on the side of the head.
Marston misses with a hook #TD2#
and Kincaid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marston's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston has momentary wrist control but Kincaid slips an elbow through the middle.
Marston wants to sweep here but Kincaid controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kincaid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kincaid preventing the sweep.
Malcolm Kincaid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kincaid is in close to Marston's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1##SUB#
Marston working for a triangle but Kincaid defends it easily.
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kincaid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kincaid has managed to get both his arms back between Marston's legs - danger averted.
Kincaid with a nice head shot there.
Kincaid advances position into side control!
Kincaid works to advance to full mount. Marston defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kincaid cracks Marston with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kincaid working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
Kincaid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kincaid looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#
Marston is rocked!
Marston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Marston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kincaid lands a couple of good shots and Marston has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kincaid is loading up with his shots from the back and Marston is in big trouble! Marston taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Malcolm Kincaid!
An out of breath and clearly excited Malcolm Kincaid thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
John Marston spoke after the fight, saying 'So far as the note goes, nope, I'll keep an eye out for it next time, ta.'.

Event: Pride FC 12
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Marston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marston lands a jab to the nose.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marston throws out a loose jab but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
Marston slips a straight right by Bakunin.
Marston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Marston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Marston defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marston lands with a right hand.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Marston throws out a counter right but Bakunin avoids it with no problem.
Marston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Bakunin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bakunin misses with a straight left. #T1#
Bakunin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Bakunin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakunin throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Marston.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marston drops his hands momentarily and Bakunin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marston moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Marston avoids nicely.
Marston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marston dips to his left and cracks Bakunin with an uppercut!
Marston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston throws a jab when Bakunin was well out of range.
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Bakunin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin blocks a jab.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston throws out a counter right but Bakunin avoids it with no problem.
Marston 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.
Bakunin defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Marston tries to bum rush Bakunin with a series of wild strikes but Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakunin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bakunin lands a head shot.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Marston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the body.
Marston connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
Bakunin throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston throws a leg kick but Bakunin moved away.
A quick step to the side and Bakunin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston misses with a kick to the body.
Bakunin lands with a hook. Marston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Marston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marston misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin is looking to counter punch.
Marston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Bakunin lands the left hand.
Marston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston with a hook.
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Bakunin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Bakunin.
Bakunin connects with a nice looking jab.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin misses with a jab to the body
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Marston misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marston moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakunin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakunin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marston.
Marston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.#T4#
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Marston does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bakunin.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston looks to land a left hand but Bakunin moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Marston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Marston slips the punch.
Marston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakunin as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bakunin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
Marston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marston.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
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 Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakunin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marston lands a glancing blow to the side of Bakunin's head.
Bakunin throws out a powerful jab.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Marston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Bakunin's head but Bakunin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakunin lands a nice looking body shot.
Marston avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with the left hand. Marston knows he should have avoided that one.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marston.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin scores with a jab to the head.
Bakunin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bakunin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bakunin scrambles back to his feet.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Mikhail Bakunin is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Marston catches Bakunin right on the button with a cross.
Bakunin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bakunin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakunin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Bakunin lands a glancing blow to the side of Marston's head.
Bakunin scores with a nice right hand.
Bakunin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bakunin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Bakunin cracks Marston with a good jab.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Marston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin jabs Marston right on the nose. Marston blinks but takes it well.
Marston slips under a jab.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Marston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston looks to land a combination but Bakunin avoids it well.
Bakunin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Marston works over Bakunin's head and body with a nice combination.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
Bakunin slips a jab from Marston.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Good exchange - Bakunin coming out on top.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Bakunin moves out of range of the leg kick from Marston.
Marston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bakunin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Bakunin moves away from the strike by Marston.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Marston slips the punch.
A combination from Bakunin does no damage.
Bakunin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Marston misses.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Marston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bakunin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marston at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bakunin.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
Marston misses with a straight left.
Marston wants to slow Bakunin down by chopping away at his legs.
Bakunin lands a head shot.
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!
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Marston throws a hook but Bakunin blocks it.
Bakunin connects with the punch.
Marston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bakunin backs up against the cage.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
Marston was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bakunin moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Bakunin misses.
Marston misses the jab.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Marston's ribs.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
Marston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marston throws a jab when Bakunin was well out of range.
Marston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
Bakunin connects with the punch.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marston loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Bakunin defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Bakunin scores with a punch to the head.
Bakunin misses with a straight left.
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bakunin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marston avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands with an uppercut that bounces Marston off the cage and back into range.
Marston scores with a leg kick.
Marston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
Bakunin throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Bakunin is out of range.
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!
Marston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marston.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Bakunin moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.#T1#
Bakunin scores with a shot to the body.
Marston throws a hook but Bakunin avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakunin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marston.
A jab lands there for Marston.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.
Marston looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Marston slips a jab from Bakunin.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston lands with a cross.
Marston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Marston's ribs.
Bakunin lands with a good body shot.
John Marston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bakunin defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Bakunin lands.
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin looks to land a combination but Marston avoids it well.
Marston misses with a body shot
letting Bakunin counter with a right hand.
Marston slips under a jab.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Marston throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakunin.
Donk. Bakunin catches Marston right on the button with a cross.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Marston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakunins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Bakunin.#T3#
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marston misses with the combination.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Marston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin staying out of range there.
Bakunin lands a jab to Marston's midsection.
Marston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bakunin finds it's way round the side to connect with Marston's head.
Marston misses the jab.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marston misses with a straight left.
Bakunin lunges at Marston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marston's hand.
Marston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bakunin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marston throws out the jab.
Marston dodges the punch combination from Bakunin.
Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin with a nice cross.#T4#
Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bakunin. Bakunin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Bakunin misses.
Marston sizes up Bakunin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bakunin throws a sloppy body shot
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marston misses with a two punch combination.
Marston throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Bakunin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bakunin stuns Marston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin lands a head shot.
Bakunin jabs at Marston's body.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marston.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Bakunin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bakunin 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
John Marston spoke after the fight, saying 'wen u sit on da toilet to pee an yer pee pee hole wipes across tha front bowl surface of where other pee pee holes rubbed on'.

Event: Pride FC 5
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knight.
Marston cracks the inside of Knight's front leg.
Crunch! Knight slams his shin into Marston's torso.
Knight cracks Marston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Marston swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Knight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knight tries a low kick but Marston avoids it.
Marston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
Marston misses with a hook to the body
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Marston works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marston! But no joy.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Knight as he checks the leg kick.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight throws a shot to the body.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Marston.#T1#
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Marston misses with a hook.
Marston defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Knight is looking to wear down Marston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knight lands a nice looking body kick.
Marston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight scores with a hook to the body. Marston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donk. Marston catches Knight right on the button with a cross.
Knight scores with a leg kick.
Marston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston cracks Knight with an open hand slap.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.#T2#
Knight avoids the head kick by Marston.
A jab from Marston does it's job there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Knight crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marston - the referee stops the clock and Knight gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marston. Knight manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marston missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Marston. Those never looked like landing.
Knight appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Marston misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
Marston loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch.
Knight cracks a nice hook into Marston's ribs.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knight. That one must have hurt.
Knight lands a glancing blow to the side of Marston's head.
Marston throws a jab when Knight was well out of range.
Marston scores with a nice right hand.
Marston avoids the body shot from Knight. #T3#
Marston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knight throws a leg kick but Marston checks it.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Knight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knight lands with a hook. Marston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knight tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marston is able to avoid easily.
Marston walks into a jab.
Marston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knight throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marston swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston catches Knight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marston throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knight counters with a thumping low kick.
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Marston's head back.
Marston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
A big left from Marston misses.
Marston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knight under the eye.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Knight avoids a kick to the body.
Knight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knight is looking to land body kicks.
Marston cracks Knight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Marston lands a right hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Marston blocks the leg kick.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Marston misses the body punch
and Knight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marston thinking.
Marston throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Marston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knight looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marston misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Knight there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Marston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Marston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Marston lands a head shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Marston 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.
Marston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knight cracks the inside of Marston's front leg.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Marston.
Knight checks the leg kick.
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
John Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marston lands a body shot.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marston misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Knight throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Donk. Marston catches Knight right on the button with a cross.
Marston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston misses with a series of wild punches.
Marston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knight swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
Marston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
A solid body kick from Knight.
Marston throws a good cross that connects.
Good shot there by Knight.
Marston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marston doesn't seem bothered though.
Knight misses with a low kick.#T2#
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Knight avoids the body shot from Marston.
Knight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Marston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knight with a body shot.
Knight lands a head kick. Marston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marston avoids the body shot from Knight.
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Knight slips under a jab from Marston.
Knight swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
Knight swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
Marston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
Marston lands an overhand right.
Knight ducks right into an uppercut from Marston.
Marston digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.#T3#
Knight jabs at Marston's body.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Marston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knight takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
Knight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight jabs Marston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Marston.
Knight throws a leg kick but Marston checks it.
Marston catches Knight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Marston's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Knight.
It seemed like Marston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knight takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
Marston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston needs to keep his hands up - Knight had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston lunges at Knight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knight's hand.
Knight misses with a jab to the body
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Marston lunges at Knight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knight's hand.
Marston lands with a good body shot.
Marston jabs at Knight's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight slips a jab from Marston.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Knight fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marston just manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Marston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight lands a jab to Marston's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Marston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Marston staying out of range there.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston misses with a kick to the body
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston with a hook.
Knight ducks right into an uppercut from Marston.
Knight lands with a shot to the body.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Marston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston dips to his left and cracks Knight with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston scores with a sloppy right hand. Knight should have avoided that one.
Marston digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
Knight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marston.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight slips under a jab from Marston.
Knight throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Marston cracks Knight with a good jab.#T1#
Marston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marston checks a leg kick.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight swings widly with a right hand
and Marston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Marston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knight takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
Knight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight staying out of range there.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy body kick from Knight
and Marston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Knight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight avoids the body shot from Marston.
Knight blocks a low kick nicely.
Knight throws a leg kick which misses Marston's front leg but catches the back leg as Marston tries to avoid it.
Marston throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Marston stuns Knight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jed Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marston doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot.
Marston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knight counters with a nice body shot.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight connects with a body shot that sends Marston's belly button to the back.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston unleashes a big counter combination but Knight bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marston avoids the body shot from Knight. #T3#
Marston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knight throws a low kick, looking for Marston's leg but Marston calmly moves out of range.
Marston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marston.
Marston missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Knight counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
Marston lands a nice hook to Knight's body. Knight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Knight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marston is looking for the big counter here.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marston.
Marston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Marston throws a combination that misses
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Knight tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marston is able to avoid easily.
Marston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice cross by Marston.
Knight throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marston! But no joy.
Knight throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.
Knight lands a lovely overhand right.
Marston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Marston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marston 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Marston!
In his post fight interview, John Marston gave a big smile as he said 'I dunno sounds like a lot of effort to me. I think I'd prefer red dead 2 and pornhub'.
The defeated Jed Knight had this to say: 'Back to the lab. I'll be back though.'.

Event: AFC #41
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Marston throws the kick towards the body but Epicity avoids it.
Epicity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marston looks to land a combination. Epicity sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity lands a jab.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Marston.
Marston loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Marston misses with a double jab
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Marston 's knee.
Marston misses the body punch
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epicity slips under a jab from Marston.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston works Epicity's body with a nice hook.
Marston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Epicity rather than just go for the knockout.
Marston throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.#T1#
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
and Epicity counters with a leg kick.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Marston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
It appears Epicity was looking to counter with a kick there.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Marston lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Marston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marston misses with a jab to the body
and Marston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity throws a head kick but Marston moves out of range.
Epicity fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Marston.
Marston is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Epicity moves out of range as Marston strikes.#T2#
Marston throws a lazy head kick
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
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!
Marston throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Epicity sizes up Marston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marston misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Marston lands a jab to Epicity's midsection.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity connects with a nice looking jab.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston.
Marston takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Marston throws a hook but Epicity avoids it easily.
Marston takes one to the chin there.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Marston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Marston. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Marston. Beautiful body shot.
Marston slips a straight right by Epicity.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
Epicity slips under a jab from Marston.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicity is looking to counter punch.
Epicity moves out of range of the body kick.
Marston is looking to chop away at Epicity's legs.
Epicity half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marston throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Epicity misses its target.
Epicity takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Epicity avoids the body shot from Marston.
Epicity swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marston misses with a straight right.
Marston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epicity is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Epicity is looking to land body kicks.
Epicity lands a right hook to the body.
Marston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epicity tried to counter with a leg kick but Marston avoided it.
Epicity throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston cracks a nice hook into Epicity's ribs.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Marston.
It looked like Epicity wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epicity is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Epicity has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Marston.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Marston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marston throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epicity takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marston thows a leg kick but Epicity checks it
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Marston 's knee.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Marston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epicity. Epicity circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marston misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
Marston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity throws a hook but Marston avoids it easily.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity tries to land a leg kick but Marston saw it coming and moves away.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity needs to keep his hands up - Marston had a free shot at his head there.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Marston misses with an uppercut
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epicity.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity looks for the body kick but Marston saw that one coming. #T2#
Epicity checks the leg kick.
Epicity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epicity scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marston! But no joy.
Marston lands a leg kick that knocks Epicity off balance momentarily.
Epicity slips under a jab from Marston.
Epicity takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Epicity 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.
Marston cracks a nice hook into Epicity's ribs.
Epicity throws out a leg kick but Marston moves out of range and Epicity only half commits.
Epicity slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Marston punishes Epicity's body with a nice straight punch.
Marston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Marston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marston tries a head kick but it misses.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Marston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Epicity throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marston.
Marston misses with a hook.
It looked like Epicity was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marston.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Marston.
Epicity drops his hands momentarily and Marston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Epicity might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Epicity counters with an inside leg kick.
John Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marston lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Marston misses. #T4#
Epicity throws the kick towards the body but Marston avoids it.
Marston misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity avoids the head kick by Marston.
Marston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston lands a jab to the nose.
Marston lands with a straight right. Epicity didn't see that one coming.
Epicity slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marston takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity is looking to counter punch.
Marston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Epicity is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marston throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Marston misses.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Marston jabs Epicity to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marston blocks a jab.
Marston scores with a decent looking hook.
Marston swinging wildly here.
Epicity throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Epicity thumps Marston with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston moves out of range of the body kick from Epicity.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Marston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Epicity looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice combination there by Marston.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Epicity misses with a double jab.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity wants to land a leg kick but Marston is out of range.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston scores with a shot to the body.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Epicity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marston throws a leg kick that misses.
Turbo Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epicity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity throws a solid leg kick but Marston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epicity.
Marston throws out a loose jab but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand.
Marston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epicity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Epicity takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marston checks a leg kick.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity tried to counter with a leg kick but Marston avoided it.
Marston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marston lands the left hand.
Marston connects with a body shot that sends Epicity's belly button to the back.
Epicity moves out of range of the body kick from Marston.
Epicity fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marston is out of range. #T3#
Epicity showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marston.
Marston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marston throws the kick towards the body but Epicity avoids it.
Marston connects with a body shot that sends Epicity's belly button to the back.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Epicity walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marston throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Marston lands a lovely overhand right.
Marston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.#T4#
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Marston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Epicity takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Epicity throws out a loose jab but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Epicity throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Epicity misses with the combination.
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epicity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epicity takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Epicity fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Marston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marston 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Marston!
Post fight, John Marston took to the microphone: 'I dunno sounds like a lot of effort to me. I think I'd prefer red dead 2 and pornhub'.

Event: AFC #37
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
and Simeone counters with a stiff right hand.
Simeone 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.
Marston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simeone.
Marston misses the shot to the body.
Marston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simeone slips under a jab from Marston.
Simeone avoids the body shot from Marston.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Simeone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston lands a body shot.
Marston misses with a left hand
and Simeone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston throws a jab when Simeone was well out of range.
Simeone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Simeone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Simeone.
Marston takes a swing at Simeone's ribcage but misses.
Simeone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Simeone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simeone takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Simeone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simeone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Marston with a jab.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Simeone.
Marston misses with a hook
letting Simeone counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Simeone.
Simeone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simeone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Simeone's head but Simeone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simeone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marston misses with a wild combination.
Marston moves out of range as Simeone strikes.
A lazy left from Marston finds it's target.
Simeone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marston on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeone misses with a hook.
Simeone lands with a shot to the body.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simeone moves away.
Marston catches Simeone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Simeone misses.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Simeone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simeone 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.
Simeone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Simeone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Marston misses.
Marston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simeone can pounce on him.
Marston misses with a wild combination.
Simeone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simeone moves out of range as Marston strikes.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Simeone blocks a low kick nicely.
Simeone tries a head kick but it misses.
Marston looks to throw a body kick
and Simeone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simeone scores with a jab.
Simeone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marston misses with a looping left.
Marston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Simeone throws a body kick that misses.
Simeone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simeone looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Marston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simeone counters with a nice uppercut.
Marston misses with a looping left.
Marston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simeone.
Marston misses with a body punch
and Simeone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simeone throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
Marston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marston throws a hook but Simeone avoids it easily.
Marston throws a combination. Simeone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marston misses with a head kick.
Marston misses the body punch
and Simeone counters with a stiff right hand.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston takes a swing at Simeone's ribcage but misses.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Simeone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Simeone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simeone misses with a looping right.
Simeone scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Marston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simeone clobbers Marston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simeone keeps Marston at a distance using the push kick.
Marston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simeone throws a lazy right hand but Marston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simeone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simeone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simeone throws a hook but Marston avoids it easily.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Simeone lands with a nice body punch.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Simeone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston checks a low kick from Simeone.
Marston misses with a low kick.
Marston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab by Simeone.
Marston throws a nice looking combination but Simeone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gilberto Simeone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Simeone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simeone was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Marston scores with a decent looking hook.
Simeone lands a jab to Marston's midsection.
Simeone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Simeone delivers a nice body kick.
Simeone loads up on a big right hand but Marston slips the punch.
Simeone misses with a straight right.
Simeone lands a leg kick that knocks Marston off balance momentarily.
Simeone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston misses with a hook. Simeone ducked under it nicely.
Simeone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marston misses with the body kick
letting Simeone counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simeone lands with a nice body punch.
Simeone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Simeone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marston moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Simeone jabs Marston right on the nose. Marston blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Marston misses with a hook. Simeone ducked under it nicely.
Simeone is trying to counter with his kicks.
Simeone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marston blocks a jab.
Marston punishes Simeone's body with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Marston as he checks the leg kick.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
and Simeone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marston's knee momentarily.
Gilberto Simeone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simeone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marston at a distance.
Simeone misses with a hook.
Marston walks into a straight right hand from Simeone.
Marston looks to throw a body kick
and Simeone counters with a nice leg kick.
Simeone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
Marston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simeone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simeone lands with an overhand left.
Marston misses with a kick to the body.
Marston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simeone misses the shot to the body.
Marston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Marston misses with a body shot.
Simeone's corner calls for a 1-2. Simeone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marston misses with an uppercut
and Simeone counters with a leg kick.
Marston lands a body shot.
A solid body kick from Simeone.
A shot to the body from Marston misses
and Simeone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marston digs a good hook to Simeone's body.
Simeone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simeone slips under a jab.
Simeone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marston might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Marston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simeone throws a chopping leg kick but Marston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Simeone ducks down to avoid it.
Simeone throws a low kick but Marston avoids it.
Marston throws a body punch but Simeone moves out of range.
Marston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simeone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Marston.
Simeone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marston takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A good leg kick by Simeone.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Simeone throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it.
Simeone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simeone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marston is out of range and Simeone settles back down.
Simeone misses with a head kick.
Marston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simeone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marston works Simeone's body with a nice hook.
Marston feints a jab promting Simeone to slip. Marston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Simeone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Simeone avoids the body shot from Marston.
Simeone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simeone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Simeone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simeone is looking to chop away at Marston's legs. #T4#
Marston defending well as Simeone loads up on a big left hand.
Simeone throws a head kick but Marston moves out of range.
Simeone misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simeone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simeone looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Simeone throws out a counter right but Marston avoids it with no problem.
Simeone blocks a jab.
Marston misses the shot to the body.
Simeone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simeone lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simeone.
Marston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marston misses with a straight left.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Simeone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Marston lands with a nice body punch.
Simeone scores with a jab.
Marston moves out of range as Simeone strikes.
Marston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simeone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simeone avoids the head kick by Marston.
Simeone lands with a shot to the body.
Simeone defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
Marston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simeone.
Simeone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marston with a body shot.
Marston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick from Marston misses
and Simeone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Simeone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simeone lands a jab to the head.
Simeone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
A head kick from Simeone lands but Marston takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Marston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Simeone.#T1#
Marston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simeone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston throws out a loose jab but Simeone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marston is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simeone's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Decent striking displayed by Marston there.
Simeone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marston. That did some damage!
Marston misses with a left hand
and Marston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simeone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Simeone keeps Marston at a distance using the push kick.
Simeone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeone manages to avoid it.
Simeone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston.
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marston scores with a shot to the body.
Simeone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston misses with a hook
and Simeone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simeone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Marston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marston looks to throw the jab but Simeone is out of range.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simeone was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Marston misses with a straight left.
Simeone lands a glancing blow to the side of Marston's head.
Simeone misses with a looping left.
Marston walks into a jab.
Marston misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Simeone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marston misses the jab.
Marston throws a body punch but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Simeone.
Simeone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marston in his tracks.
Simeone takes one to the chin there.
Marston misses with a jab to the body
and Simeone counters with a straight right hand.
Simeone jabs at Marston's body.#T3#
Marston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simeone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marston backing away here, and Simeone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Simeone thumps Marston with a low kick.
Marston avoids the body shot from Simeone.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Simeone misses with a looping left.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Simeone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Marston misses.
Marston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Simeone missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Marston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simeone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simeone blocks the body kick.
Simeone moves out of range of the body kick from Marston. #T4#
Simeone misses with a right hand
and Marston counters with a body kick that stops Simeone in his tracks momentarily.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Simeone there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston throws a body punch but Simeone moves out of range.
A jab from Simeone misses.
Marston swings widly with a right hand
and Simeone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Simeone ducks down to avoid it.
Marston misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Simeone to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Marston is rocked!
Simeone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Marston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marston blocks a low kick nicely.
Marston seems to have got his legs back now.
Simeone tries to score with a low kick but Marston moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Simeone saw that one coming.
Simeone misses with a looping left.
Marston 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.
A big right from Simeone misses.
Marston throws a big counter combination but Simeone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Simeone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilberto Simeone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simeone 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilberto Simeone!
After the fight, Gilberto Simeone 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.
The defeated John Marston had this to say: 'wen u sit on da toilet to pee an yer pee pee hole wipes across tha front bowl surface of where other pee pee holes rubbed on'.

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #7
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Marston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marston throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Marston missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marston doesn't seem phased though.
Marston misses with a straight right.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Marston.#CL#
Marston gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Marston tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Marston back against the cage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marston.
Marston is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Marston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Anderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Marston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Marston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson tries to move into range but Marston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Marston.
Marston throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Marston misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marston's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marston'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!
Marston misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
John Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Marston scores with a kick to the body.
Marston looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marston to score with a decent uppercut.
Marston looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Marston moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Marston misses.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Marston looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marston eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
Marston looks to throw a body kick
and Marston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marston throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range. #T3#
Anderson slips a straight right by Marston.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marston doesn't seem bothered though.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Marston. #CL#
Anderson darts in and clinches Marston up against the cage.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Marston lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Marston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
It seemed like Marston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marston misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Marston coming out on top.
Marston misses the jab.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Marston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Marston misses.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Marston throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marston misses with a looping left.
Marston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Marston misses the body punch
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston keeps the fight on the outside.
Marston misses with a straight left.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Marston catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Marston in a clinch.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Marston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marston connects with a jab.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Marston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marston swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marston thinking.
Marston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A big right from Marston misses.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Marston circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Marston.
Marston misses with a straight left.
Marston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Anderson defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston keeps the fight on the outside.
Marston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marston 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 Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marston throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson feints and then cracks Marston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marston down.
Marston throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marston.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Marston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marston tried to score with a low kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Anderson moves out of range as Marston strikes.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marston.
Marston throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.#T3#
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Marston's head back.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Marston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Marston looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Marston just gets out of the way.
Marston punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Marston throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Marston throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson takes one on the button.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marston.
Anderson defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Marston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marston misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Marston.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson slips a straight right by Marston.
Marston throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marston manages to circle out of the way.
Donk. Marston catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Marston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Marston.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson tries to clinch
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marston lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston scores with a nice strike.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Anderson. #T1#
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marston thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marston jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arn Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marston looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Marston is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Marston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arn Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Marston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
Marston scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston misses the jab.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson slips under a jab from Marston.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Marston misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marston connects with a looping right hand.
Marston scores with a jab to the head.
Marston misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Marston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Marston scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marston's efforts to push away.
Marston lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Marston on the inside.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marston.
Arn Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marston can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marston.
Marston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Marston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Marston throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Marston moves his leg out of the way.
Marston misses with a hook.
Marston fails to land with a series of punches.
Marston looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marston.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marston just manages to avoid it.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Marston throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Marston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Marston!
John Marston took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I dunno sounds like a lot of effort to me. I think I'd prefer red dead 2 and pornhub'.

Event: AFC #30
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Marston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okunaba circles away quickly and effectively.
Okunaba staying out of range there.
Marston looks to land a right hand but Okunaba moved out of range.
As Marston tries to get set, Okunaba tries to push him back and clinch up but Marston manages to avoid the attempt.
Okunaba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Marston misses.
Okunaba throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okunaba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marston misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Marston 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.
Marston throws a hook but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Marston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okunaba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Okunaba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marston takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okunaba manages to avoid it.
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. Marston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend 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!
Okunaba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Marston misses with a straight right.
Marston tries to bum rush Okunaba with a series of wild strikes but Okunaba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okunaba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Okunaba misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okunaba slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Okunaba connects with a jab.
Okunaba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marston is out of range and Okunaba settles back down.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marston avoids the head kick by Okunaba.
Marston checks a leg kick nicely.
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okunaba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Okunaba.
Okunaba swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
Okunaba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marston throws a body punch but Okunaba moves out of range.
Marston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okunaba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Marston misses.
Okunaba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Marston misses.
Okunaba looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Okunaba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Marston throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Marston.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
Okunaba misses with a looping left.
Okunaba looks for a takedown but Marston sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Marston.
Marston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Okunaba's head but Okunaba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okunaba slips under a jab.
Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Marston misses the shot to the body.
Okunaba lands with an overhand left.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Okunaba's shoulder, as Okunaba tries to avoid the shot.
Okunaba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marston.
Okunaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
Okunaba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okunaba is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Marston slips under a jab.
Marston missing with a left hand there. Okunaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okunaba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Okunaba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okunaba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Okunaba moves away and avoids it.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston 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.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Okunaba is out of range.
Marston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Okunaba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Okunaba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okunaba moves out of range as Marston strikes.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okunaba.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
Okunaba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okunaba throws a leg kick but Marston sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Okunaba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
John Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Marston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marston tries to land a front kick but Okunaba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okunaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
Okunaba swinging wildly here.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Okunaba misses with a series of wild punches.
Okunaba swinging wildly here.
Marston jabs Okunaba right on the nose. Okunaba blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Okunaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marston missing with a left hand there. Okunaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Okunaba.
Marston unleashes a big counter combination but Okunaba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Okunaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Marston will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Okunaba lands with an overhand left.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okunaba looks to land a combination but Marston avoids it well.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Okunaba backs up against the cage.
Okunaba slips a straight right by Marston.
Marston lands a jab to the nose.
Marston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okunaba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marston on the side of the head.
Marston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okunaba.
Okunaba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
Jab by Marston.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Marston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okunaba looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Marston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okunaba looks to throw the jab but Marston is out of range.
Marston throws out a counter right but Okunaba avoids it with no problem.
Marston takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses.
Okunaba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Okunaba moves away and avoids it.
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okunaba.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Okunaba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston throws out a powerful jab.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Okunaba.#TD#
Okunaba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Okunaba is controlling him.
Okunaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Marston is retaining full guard.
Marston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marston trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Okunaba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okunaba is fighting to break Marston's control of his arms but Marston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Marston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okunaba trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston can't keep his opponent in guard - Okunaba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Okunaba wants to pass to mount but Marston is defending the position.
Marston is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Marston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Marston is trying to maintain the position but Okunaba is very close to passing his half guard.
Marston is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Okunaba wants to free his trapped foot but Marston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marston is looking to control Okunaba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marston avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Okunaba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marston sees it coming and defends easily.
Marston is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Okunaba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marston.
A jab from Marston misses.
Marston blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
Marston throws a hook but Okunaba avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
Okunaba misses with a low kick.#T4#
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okunaba moves out of range of the strikes.
Okunaba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marston manages to circle out of the way.
Marston throws a hook but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Okunaba closes the distance and clinches up with Marston, looking for a takedown. Okunaba pushes Marston against the cage but Marston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marston loads up on a big right hand but Okunaba slips the punch.
Marston misses with a hook. Okunaba ducked under it nicely.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okunaba.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marston.
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!
Marston lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Okunaba.
Marston tries to buck Okunaba off but Okunaba is having none of it.#SUB#
Okunaba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marston regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Marston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Okunaba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okunaba.
Okunaba moves out of range as Marston strikes.
A shot to the liver by Okunaba. Beautiful body shot.
Marston misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Okunaba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okunaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marston throws out the jab.
Okunaba moves away from the strike by Marston.
Marston 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.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Okunaba walks into a straight right hand from Marston.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Okunaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Marston.
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!
Okunaba throws a jab when Marston was well out of range.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
Okunaba dives in and grabs Marston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marston pushes down on Okunaba's head and hops out.
Okunaba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
The crowd cheers as Marston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okunaba doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Marston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Okunaba.
Okunaba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okunaba misses with a wild body shot.
Marston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okunaba.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okunaba.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Okunaba's head but Okunaba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
John Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Okunaba.
Okunaba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okunaba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okunaba cracks a nice hook into Marston's ribs.
Marston throws a hook but Okunaba blocks it.#T2#
Marston keeps the fight on the outside.
Okunaba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okunaba.
Okunaba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okunaba lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Marston gets tackled into the cage by Okunaba. Okunaba maintains the clinch.
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marston tries to circle away but Okunaba has him pinned against the cage.
Okunaba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Okunaba fails to land.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Okunaba.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
Marston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba trying to control the position but instead, Marston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okunaba into the cage.
Marston lands a body punch.
John Marston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.
Marston lands with a left to the head.
Okunaba is trying to stall.
Marston trying to stall but Okunaba improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marston.
Marston takes a shot to the head.
Okunaba presses Marston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marston lands a body shot.
Marston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Okunaba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okunaba misses with a kick to the body.
Marston checks a low kick from Okunaba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okunaba momentarily.
Okunaba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okunaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston thuds his right hand into Okunaba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okunaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sisu Okunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okunaba throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Okunaba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okunaba.
Okunaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marston throws a jab but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marston throws a jab when Okunaba was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Marston blocks the leg kick.

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 Sisu Okunaba.
I think Marston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Marston!
As John Marston got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I dunno sounds like a lot of effort to me. I think I'd prefer red dead 2 and pornhub'.

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #4
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Omarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omarov manages to avoid it.
Omarov staying out of range there.
Omarov lands a nice hook to Marston's body. Marston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Omarov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Omarov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Marston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Omarov slips under a jab from Marston.
Omarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov throws a lazy right hand but Marston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Omarov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marston!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omarov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Marston's coaches at The Jungle -Apply Within have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Marston tries to buck Omarov off but Omarov is having none of it.
Marston tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Omarov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Marston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Marston is working hard here to advance position.
Omarov content just to control the position here.
Omarov lands a big elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
Marston manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nice strikes from Omarov there.
Omarov prevents Marston from improving his position.
Marston taking some punishment here, with Omarov in his half guard.
Omarov trying to control the action but Marston is working from the bottom. #T2#
Omarov prevents Marston from standing back up.
Marston wants to improve his position but Omarov is controlling well.
Marston is looking to get back to full guard here but Omarov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Marston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Omarov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Omarov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston throws a big elbow that misses.
Omarov keeping moving, preventing Marston from controlling successfully.
Marston scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Marston throws a big right hand that misses.
Marston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marston stands up over Omarov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Omarov looking for a triangle here. Marston is fighting it but it looks tight! Omarov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Marston is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jabbar Omarov!
Jabbar Omarov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated John Marston had this to say: 'wen u sit on da toilet to pee an yer pee pee hole wipes across tha front bowl surface of where other pee pee holes rubbed on'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2018

#R1#
Marston scores with a nice strike.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marston, as that shot connected.
Strawberry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marston to score with a decent uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strawberry misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strawberry.
Marston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strawberry.
Strawberry looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Strawberry throws a combination that misses
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Marston.
Strawberry misses with a wild combination.
Marston scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marston swats away the attempt to clinch by Strawberry.
Strawberry misses with a wild combination.
Marston scores with a nice head shot.
Strawberry throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Strawberry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strawberry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marston but Marston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strawberry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strawberry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marston.
Strawberry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marston tries to avoid it but Strawberry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marston to the ground. Marston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marston throws a shot to the body.
Strawberry tries a head kick but it misses.
Strawberry cracks Marston with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
Strawberry wants to clinch.
Strawberry tries to clinch but Marston is having none of it.
Marston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strawberry.
Marston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marston there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Strawberry does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Marston. Those never looked like landing.
Strawberry shoots for a double leg takedown but Marston sprawls well. He's pushed Strawberry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strawberry.
Marston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strawberry doesn't seem bothered though.
Marston cracks a nice hook into Strawberry's ribs.
Marston tests Strawberry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Marston misses.
A clash of legs there as Marston blocks the low kick.
Strawberry throws a nice looking combination but Marston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strawberry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
Strawberry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marston to score with a decent uppercut.
Strawberry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marston lands a jab-cross combination.
Strawberry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strawberry had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Strawberry throws a hook but Marston blocks it.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Marston looks to land a left hand but Strawberry moved out of range nicely.
Marston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strawberry in his tracks.
Strawberry shoots in but no luck this time.
Marston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strawberry darts in looking for a takedown but Marston gets double underhooks and turns Strawberry into the cage.
Strawberry throws a lazy right hand but Marston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strawberry lands a jab to the head.
Strawberry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strawberry throws a big shot that misses.
Strawberry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strawberry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strawberry ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston lands a jab to the nose.
Strawberry shoots in looking for a takedown but Marston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strawberry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strawberrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston fails to land with a series of punches.
Marston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Strawberry backs up against the cage.
Strawberry throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Marston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marston.#T4#
Strawberry misses with an uppercut
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strawberry fails with a takedown attempt.
Strawberry throws a series of strikes that have Marston backpedaling.
Strawberry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marston scores with a jab to the body.
Strawberry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marston scores with a sloppy right hand. Strawberry should have avoided that one.
Marston lands a jab to the nose.
Strawberry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Strawberry is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strawberry shoots in looking for a takedown. Marston tries to sprawl out of it but Strawberry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strawberry throws out a loose jab but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strawberry scores with a hook to the body. Marston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Strawberry lands with a hook. Marston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strawberry throws a series of punches but Marston moves out of range.
A left and a right from Marston both land. Nice combination.
Marston misses with a wild combination.
Strawberry tries to clinch up.
Marston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strawberry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strawberry slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Marston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Strawberry throws a head kick that misses.
Marston lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strawberry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Strawberry.
Strawberry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strawberry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marston misses with a double jab.
Strawberry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marston wants it to stay on the feet.
Marston connects with a jab.
A big left from Marston misses.
Strawberry is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Marston - just one landing.
Strawberry avoids the head kick by Marston. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Marston. That snapped Strawberry's head back.
Marston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strawberry.
John Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strawberry misses with a few strikes there.
Marston scores with a nice head shot.
Strawberry cracks Marston with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Strawberry has Marston up against the cage in a clinch.
Strawberry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marston smiles and moves away.
Strawberry goes for a double leg but Marston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marston continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strawberry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strawberry.
Marston throws a right hand that Strawberry ducks under and follows up with a left that Strawberry also avoids with ease.
DJ Strawberry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston staying out of range there.
Marston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strawberry.
Strawberry throws a series of punches but Marston moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Decent striking displayed by Marston there.
Strawberry shoots for a takedown but Marston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strawberry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strawberry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strawberry slips a jab from Marston.
Strawberry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marston misses with a double jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Strawberry. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Strawberry misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Strawberry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strawberry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Strawberry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marston keeps the fight on the outside.
Strawberry dodges the punch combination from Marston.
Strawberry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marston avoids the head kick by Strawberry.
Marston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marston swats away the attempt to clinch by Strawberry.
Strawberry missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Strawberry walks into a left hand.
Marston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Marston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strawberry to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Marston has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Strawberry has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Strawberry has Marston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strawberry is trying to pull guard but Marston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Marston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strawberry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strawberry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strawberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Marston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marston lands a lovely overhand right.
Strawberry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marston misses with a hook. Strawberry ducked under it nicely.
Marston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strawberry slips a jab from Marston.#T4#
Marston scores with a decent looking hook.
Marston 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.
Strawberry misses with a series of wild punches.
Marston throws out a counter right but Strawberry avoids it with no problem.
Marston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strawberry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marston pinned against the cage. Marston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marston lands a slapping body shot.
Strawberry punishes Marston's body with a nice straight punch.
Marston with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston lands with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Strawberry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strawberrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Strawberry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strawberry just misses with a punch to the body.
Strawberry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Strawberry tries to clinch but Marston moves out of range.
Strawberry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strawberry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marston as he jumps to the side.
Marston clobbers Strawberry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marston scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Marston.
Strawberry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strawberry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marston finds it's way round the side to connect with Strawberry's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strawberry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strawberry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marston with a hook.
Marston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strawberry at a distance. #T1#
Strawberry moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Strawberry.
Strawberry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strawberry walks into a stiff left hand from Marston.
Strawberry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Marston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strawberry misses with a body shot
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Strawberry shoots for a takedown but Marston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strawberry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strawberry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strawberry scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot by Marston.
Strawberry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Strawberry is rocked!
Marston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Strawberry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strawberry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strawberry walks into a stiff left hand from Marston.
Strawberry wants to clinch up but Marston keeps it at a distance.
Marston tests Strawberry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strawberry tries to clinch up but Marston circles away and keeps his distance.
DJ Strawberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marston lands with an overhand left.
Marston drops Strawberry with a huge uppercut! Strawberry drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Marston is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Marston!
A very excited looking John Marston 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.
DJ Strawberry was interviewed post fight and said 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.

Event: CCF 37
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Marston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marston walks into a stiff left hand from Dol.
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dol throws out the jab.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Marston misses.
Dol throws a hook but Marston avoids it easily.
Marston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dol at a distance.
Dol lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
A punch combination from Marston misses.
Marston misses the shot to the body.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dol scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
Dol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dol is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dol throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dol in his tracks.
Marston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dol swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Dol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston scores with a hook to the body. Dol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dol misses with a low kick.
Marston misses with a hook. Dol ducked under it nicely.
Marston misses with a hook.
Marston throws a body punch but Dol moves out of range.
Dol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dol is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Marston.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
Dol is looking to counter punch.
Dol misses with a low kick as Marston jumps back.
Marston moves out of range as Dol strikes.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
and Dol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dol throws a leg kick but Marston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice jab there from Dol.
Dol cracks Marston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dol manages to avoid it.
It looked like Dol was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dol avoids the body shot from Marston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dol lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dol.
Good work by Marston as he checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marston throws a right hand that Dol ducks under and follows up with a left that Dol also avoids with ease.
Marston lands a nice hook to Dol's body. Dol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marston on the side of the head.
Dol is looking to slow Marston down with leg kicks.
Marston blocks a jab.
Marston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dol rather than just go for the knockout.
Dol ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
It appears Dol was looking to counter with a kick there.
Marston misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Dol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Dol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dol throws a leg kick but Marston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marston is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Dol tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marston is able to avoid easily.
Marston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dol.
Dol connects with a body shot that sends Marston's belly button to the back.
Marston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Marston. Those never looked like landing.
Dol lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dol manages to avoid it.
Dol drops his hands momentarily and Marston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Dol's head but Dol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston lands a right hook to the body.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dol is just out of range.
Marston misses the jab.
Dol throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Dol misses.
Dol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Dol. That snapped Marston's head back.
Marston looks to land a right hand but Dol moved out of range.#T4#
Marston digs a good hook to Dol's body.
Dol lands with a hook. Marston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marston cracks Dol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
Marston avoids the body shot from Dol.
Dol connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dol ducks right into an uppercut from Marston.
Dol slips a straight right by Marston.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston lands a nice hook to Dol's body. Dol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Dol throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Dol saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston dominated that round.
That's time! Dol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dol lands a leg kick that knocks Marston off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Dol.
Dol has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dol manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Marston.
Marston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dol.
John Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dol to score with a decent uppercut.
Dol wants to slow Marston down by chopping away at his legs.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Marston checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Dol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dol.
Marston jabs Dol right on the nose. Dol blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marston in his tracks.
Dol looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Marston connects with a jab.
Dol takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Marston connects with a body shot that sends Dol's belly button to the back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dol might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dol throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marston.
Dol avoids the body shot from Marston.
An inside leg kick from Dol misses.
Marston unleashes a big counter combination but Dol bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dol.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marston blocks a head kick by Dol.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Marston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Dol.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
Marston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dol.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dol misses with an uppercut.
Dol goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dol throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Marston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marston.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dol.
Marston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dol with a body shot.
Dol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Dol's head but Dol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dol slips a jab from Marston.
Marston checks a low kick from Dol.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dol moves away.
Dol lands the left hand.
Marston throws a series of punches but Dol moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dol.
Jab, jab by Dol - just one landing.
Dol throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Marston.
Marston throws a hook but Dol blocks it.
Marston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston misses the shot to the body.
Dol moves out of range of the strikes.
Dol throws a shot to the body.
Marston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dol looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marston checks a leg kick nicely.
Marston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dol tests Marston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dol ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Nice defenses there by Marston.
Marston throws a counter combo.
Dol throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Marston lands a nice shot that snaps Dol's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Dol.
Dol feints and then cracks Marston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marston down.
Dol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Dol.
Marston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dol with a body shot.
Marston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marston moves out of range of the leg kick from Dol.
Marston looks to land a combination. Dol sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dol tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dol scores with a jab to the head.
Marston throws a series of punches but Dol moves out of range.
Marston thuds a left hand into Dol's body.
Dol moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Marston.
Dol is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
The fighters circling - Dol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston lands a jab-cross combination.
Marston scores with a body shot.
Marston misses with a few strikes there.
Dol tries to land a front kick but Marston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marston checks a leg kick.
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dol throws a hook but Marston avoids it easily.
Marston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Dol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dol is looking to counter punch.
Marston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Dol slips a jab from Marston.#T1#
Marston blocks a jab.
Dol avoids the body shot from Marston.
Dol swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
Marston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dol.
Dol throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it.
Dol throws an off balance right hand
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A cross from Dol lands.
Dol misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Marston lands a body shot.
Dol wants to slow Marston down by chopping away at his legs.
Marston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dol delivers a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marston.
Dol lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Marston throws a hook to the side of Dol's head but Dol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Dol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
Marston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Dol's shoulder, as Dol tries to avoid the shot.
Dol tried to counter with a leg kick but Marston avoided it.
Marston checks a leg kick.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marston throws a hook but Dol avoids it easily.
Dol ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Dol.
Marston throws a counter combo.
Dol connects with a looping right hand.
Marston moves out of range of the strikes.
Dol throws a jab when Marston was well out of range.
Marston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dol.
Dol cracks Marston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dol moves away from the strike by Marston.
Marston scores with a body shot. #T3#
Dol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dol tries to work over Marston's front leg with a kick but Marston checks it.
Marston misses with a hook. Dol ducked under it nicely.
Dol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dol throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dol.
Dol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dol throws a leg kick but Marston moved away.
Hal Dol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marston takes a swing at Dol's ribcage but misses.
Dol throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dol moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big right from Marston misses.
Dol throwing a counter right hand but Marston manages to avoid it.
Dol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left and a right from Marston both land. Nice combination.
Dol scores with a spinning back kick!
Dol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dol moves away.#T4#
Marston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marston takes one to the side of the head.
Dol scores with a nice right hand.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dol manages to avoid it.
Dol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dol throws a leg kick
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Dol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dol swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Dol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marston walks into a left hand.
Dol throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Dol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dol misses with a right hand
and Marston counters with a left to the body.
Marston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Marston.
Well Marston 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2018

#R1#
Hanson jabs Marston to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Hanson closes the distance and clinches.
Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Marston misses with a body punch.
Marston can't find room to land a body shot as Hanson controls the action.
Marston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marston tries to break free but Hanson pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Marston.
Hanson tries to score a body lock takedown but Marston shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
John Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Marston keeps control of Hanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marston gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Marston digs a good hook to Hanson's body.
Nice defenses there by Marston.
A counter left hand to the body from Marston misses its target.
Marston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
John Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanson blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Hanson jumps guard and drags Marston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Marston decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanson.
Hanson tries to move into range but Marston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanson cracks Marston with an open hand slap.
Hanson fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Hanson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marston is trying to defend but Hanson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Hanson trying to mount his opponent but Marston defends it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Marston looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hanson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanson in particular looking to stall.
Marston is pressing down on Hanson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marston is keeping the position for now.
Hanson wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanson is pushing down on Marston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marston is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hanson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hanson prevents Marston from standing back up. #SUB2#
Hanson is looking for a kimura here.
Marston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanson.
Hanson wants to control but Marston is keeping him busy. #T4#
Hanson is taking a breather. Marston 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.
Hanson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marston is trying to escape back to his feet but Hanson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hanson trying to control the position but Marston is working away.
Marston wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hanson trying to control the position but Marston is working away.
Marston wants to get back to his feet.
Marston parries the strikes from Hanson easily there. Hanson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marston to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rikkard Hanson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hanson slips under a jab from Marston.
Hanson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Marston closes the distance and clinches.
Marston is pressed up against the cage. Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marston down to the mat. Marston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marston wants it to stay on the feet.
Hanson 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.
Nice sprawl there from Marston as Hanson shoots in.
John Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Hanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marston tries to avoid it but Hanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marston to the ground. Marston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Hanson.
Hanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Marston closes the distance and pushes Hanson back into the cage.
Marston scores with a shot to the side of Hanson's head. #TD2#
Hanson lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston wants to stand but Hanson is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marston 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.
Hanson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marston keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Hanson keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Hanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanson can't get the takedown.
Hanson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marston seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hanson can turn it around.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hanson wants a takedown.
Hanson is trying to drag Marston to the mat but Marston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marston lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanson wants to take the fight to the mat but Marston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanson.
Marston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marston tries to work over Hanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Marston manages to get underhooks.
Marston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanson.
Marston connects with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Marston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marston stuns Hanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marston throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanson feints the counter takedown.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanson defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
Hanson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marston catches Hanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Hanson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marston's half guard.#ES#
Marston has one foot on Hanson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Hanson.
Marston lands with a nice combination. Hanson backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Hanson is rocked!
Marston connects with a body shot.
Marston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Marston misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Hanson misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Marston moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanson blocks a body shot from Marston.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Hanson.
John Marston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanson can do to turn this around?
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanson wants a takedown.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Marston manages to get underhooks.
Marston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston dominated that second round.
That's time! Marston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Marston misses with an uppercut. Hanson saw that one coming.
Hanson feints the counter takedown.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marston as he avoids it easily.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Marston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston takes a swing at Hanson's ribcage but misses.
Hanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marston throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Marston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
John Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Hanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Marston closes the distance and clinches.
Hanson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marston pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Marston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marston tries to throw a body punch but Hanson avoids it by throwing Marston back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marston.
Hanson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marston after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Marston is looking to wear down Hanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hanson drops his hands momentarily and Marston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marston rushes Hanson with punches - Hanson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Hanson goes down! Marston follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Marston!
Our winner, John Marston, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GFC 2: Glory
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Marston dips to his left and cracks Lupei with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marston.
Marston throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Marston.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Marston throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston misses the jab.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lupei counter with a right hand.
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!
Marston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Marston tries to keep at a distance but Lupei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marston lands a left hand.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Marston misses with some punches.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Marston.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marston.
Marston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marston's elbow.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Lupei.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Marston controls the action.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei misses with some punches. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
Marston can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Marston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei gets through Marston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marston struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marston swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Marston controls the action.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Lupei'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.
Marston misses with some punches.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Marston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
Marston digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lupei.
Good body shot from Marston.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Marston controls the action.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marston's elbow.
Marston working aggressively here.
A short left from Lupei.
Marston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Marston tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Marston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Lupei breaks the clinch.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Lupei misses with a body kick.
Marston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Lupei misses.
Marston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei with a hook.#CL2#
Lupei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marston lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Marston.
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 John Marston will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marston scores with a jab to the body.
Marston misses with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lupei 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.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Lupei.
Lupei throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Marston misses with a hook to the body
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Marston.
Marston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marston.#T1#
Marston tries to clinch but Lupei is having none of it.
Marston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei lands a glancing blow to the side of Marston's head.
Marston misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Lupei does it's job there.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lupei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lupei.
Marston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lupei counters with a low kick, right behind Marston 's knee.
Lupei throws a series of punches but Marston moves out of range.
Marston misses with a looping left.
Lupei throws a counter combo.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Marston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
and Lupei counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Marston is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei throws a hook but Marston blocks it.
Good exchange - Lupei coming out on top.#ROC2#
Marston is rocked!
Lupei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Marston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marston swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Marston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marston misses with a hook to the body
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Marston drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Lupei follows Marston to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serafim Lupei!

Event: Gladius #2
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Marston misses with a straight right.
Toskala is looking for the big counter here.
Marston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toskala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marston finds it's way round the side to connect with Toskala's head.
Marston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marston staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Marston coming out on top.
Marston doesn't manage to clinch there - Toskala circles away.
Toskala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
Marston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toskala counters with a nice uppercut.
Toskala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Toskala gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toskala scores with a shot to the side of Marston's head.
Marston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toskala backwards.
A short uppercut from Toskala.
Marston scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marston swings wildly with an uppercut but Toskala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toskala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
A short left from Marston.
Toskala working aggressively here.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toskala misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Marston.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Toskala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Marston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Marston controls the action.
Toskala lands with a right to the head.
Toskala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toskala pushes Marston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toskala.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Marston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toskala is leaning against Marston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Marston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toskala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toskala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
Marston throws an off balance right hand
and Toskala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toskala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marston tries to clinch but Toskala moves away
and Toskala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toskala lands a nice hook to Marston's body. Marston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marston lands a slapping body shot.
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
and Toskala counters with a straight right hand.
Marston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Toskala to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Marston is rocked!
Marston throws a jab when Toskala was well out of range.
Oh Marston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toskala throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Marston seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Toskala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston lands a nice shot that snaps Toskala's head back.
Marston lands a body shot.
Marston lands a glancing blow to the side of Toskala's head.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toskala looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
Toskala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toskala throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Marston misses.
Toskala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toskala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Toskala ducks down to avoid it.
Marston wants to clinch but Toskala slips to the side
and Toskala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston connects with a single shot there.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Toskala.
Toskala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marston.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Toskala misses.
Marston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toskala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston is looking to clinch but Toskala is avoiding it.
Toskala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marston misses with a right hand
and Toskala counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marston, as that shot connected.
Marston looks to land a right hand but Toskala moved out of range.
A nice side step and Toskala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toskala.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston wants to clinch#KD2#
and Toskala counters with a nice right hand that sends Marston toppling to the canvas! Marston scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Toskala finish him?!
Toskala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
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 John Marston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Marston'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.
#R2#
Toskala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marston is looking to clinch.
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
and Toskala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toskala looks to throw the jab but Marston is out of range.
Toskala misses with a wild combination.
Jukka Toskala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toskala misses with a looping right.
Toskala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marston looks to land a combination but Toskala avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston swings for the body but Toskala moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Toskala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toskala slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Toskala.
A slow jab from Toskala misses its intended target. #T1#
Toskala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marston misses with an uppercut
and Toskala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Toskala lands a big right hand that sends Marston crashing to the mat! Toskala stays standing though and waves Marston back to his feet!
Marston throws a body punch but Toskala moves out of range.
Toskala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
and Toskala counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jukka Toskala!
After winning the bout, Jukka Toskala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TBD#32: Dali vs Brandis
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Kulina doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Kulina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kulina throws a leg kick
and Kulina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Alvey Kulina has been cut.
Kulina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kulina.
Marston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kulina connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marston scrambles back to his feet.
Marston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marston defending well as Kulina loads up on a big left hand.
Marston swings for the body but Kulina moves out of range.
It seemed like Kulina was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kulina missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Marston misses its target.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Kulina is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Kulina throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Marston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marston wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Kulina ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Kulina 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.
Marston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Marston.
Kulina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Kulina is rocked!
Kulina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marston on the side of the head.
Kulina is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Marston leaves Kulina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kulina seems to have recovered his senses.
Kulina misses with a double jab #KD#
and Marston counters with a nice right hand that sends Kulina toppling to the canvas! Kulina scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marston finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Marston feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kulina sprawling to the canvas! Kulina rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Marston finish him?!
Marston fakes the body blow, causing Kulina to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kulina goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Marston!
After winning the bout, John Marston thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TBD#30: MEGATON vs. C K
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Marston misses.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marston! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Marston as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Marston misses.
Marston lands a lovely overhand right.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston moves away from the strike by Chen Lo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marston! But no joy.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Chen Lo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston moves in looking to clinch but Chen Lo pushes him off.
Marston staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chen Lo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
Chen Lo tries to land a leg kick but Marston saw it coming and moves away.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston swings for the body but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Marston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston stuns Chen Lo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Marston takes one to the chin there.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Chen Lo is just out of range.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Marston there.
Chen Lo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marston under the eye.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
A head kick by Chen Lo misses
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Timiko Chen Lo has been cut.
Chen Lo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chen Lo throws a right hand that misses
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Chen Lo.
Marston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chen Lo on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen Lo tries a head kick but it misses.
Timiko Chen Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chen Lo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Marston throws an off balance right hand
and Chen Lo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Marston is rocked!
Marston throws an off balance right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marston thinking.
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Chen Lo moves away and avoids it.
Marston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looks like Chen Lo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chen Lo dips to his left and cracks Marston with an uppercut!
Marston is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen Lo finish him?
Chen Lo digs a good body shot into Marston's ribs.
Marston seems to have recovered his senses.
Chen Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chen Lo moves out of range of the strikes.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chen Lo counters with a nice body shot.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chen Lo throws a hook but Marston avoids it easily.
Marston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chen Lo throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Marston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chen Lo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
That has opened up John Marston's cut even more.
Chen Lo throws a head kick that misses
and Chen Lo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen Lo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Marston misses with a straight right.
Chen Lo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chen Lo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chen Lo.
Marston misses with the combination.
Marston cracks Chen Lo with a good jab.
Chen Lo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marston. Marston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chen Lo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chen Lo slips a jab from Marston.
Whack! Chen Lo lands a heavy head kick that drops Marston. The ref tackles Chen Lo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Marston was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Timiko Chen Lo!
Timiko Chen Lo retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Timiko Chen Lo thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TBD#27 Lo VS Kulina
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Marston misses with an uppercut. Tasker saw that one coming.
Marston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marston misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Tasker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marston! #SUB2#
Tasker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tasker's guard! Nice work there by Marston!
Marston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marston prevents Tasker from getting back to his feet.
Tasker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Marston manages to pass to side control.
Tasker looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Marston wants to stand but Tasker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tasker is trying to escape back to his feet but Marston uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tasker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marston has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tasker is looking to get back to his feet here but Marston is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tasker's back.
Tasker is trying to stand back up. #SU#
Marston gets back to his feet. Tasker is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Tasker goes for a double leg but Marston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marston continues to drive forward.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Marston. That snapped Tasker's head back.
Tasker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tasker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marston connects with a looping right hand.
Marston's corner calls for a 1-2. Marston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tasker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Tasker.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and Tasker counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target. #CL#
Marston moves into the clinch.
Marston digs a right hand underneath Tasker's ribcage. Tasker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Marston. #T3##BC#
Marston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marston misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Marston darts in and clinches Tasker up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Tasker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marston gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Marston breaks from the clinch.
Tasker darts in trying to clinch
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Marston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tasker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Tasker shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
Tasker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marston defends it well.#T4##TD2#
Tasker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marston is trying to control but Tasker passes into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Tasker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tasker's guard! Nice work there by Marston!
Tasker wants to stand up but Marston is controlling him. #SU#
Marston stands up and waves to Tasker to follow him.
Marston lands a nice shot that snaps Tasker's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tasker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tasker misses with a takedown
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Tasker shoots in looking for a takedown but Marston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tasker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Tasker.
Tasker fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tasker.
Tasker shoots in looking for a takedown. Marston tries to sprawl out of it but Tasker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasker drops his hands momentarily and Marston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
No luck for Tasker with that takedown attempt.
Tasker misses with a series of wild punches.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
John Marston is winning the standup battle so far.
Marston jabs Tasker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tasker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tasker tries to clinch there but Marston circles away.
Tasker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Tasker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marston is trying to defend but Tasker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tasker is looking to stall here but Marston recovers full guard. #T2#
Tasker trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tasker is looking to work some ground and pound but Marston has wrist control.
John Marston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tasker won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Tasker trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Tasker passes Marston's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Tasker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marston defends it well. #SUB2#
Tasker wants to work for an arm triangle but Marston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tasker wants to control but Marston is keeping him busy.
Marston is trying to control but can't.
Marston is staying active underneath Tasker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Tasker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Tasker is trying to work for a kimura but Marston is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marston wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tasker is trying to control. Marston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
It looks like Marston has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marston.
Tasker shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense.
Marston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tasker looks for a takedown but Marston sprawls well.
John Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Marston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tasker doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Marston misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Tasker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tasker lands in his opponent's guard.
Tasker trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tasker is one step ahead there.
Tasker wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasker is pushing down on Marston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marston is fighting to maintain full guard but Tasker has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marston wants to improve his position but Tasker is controlling well.
Tasker wants to pass the guard but Marston is defending well. #SUB2#
Tasker is looking for a kimura but Marston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tasker to get the leverage.
Tasker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working.
Tasker trying to control from Marston's half guard. Marston has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tasker postures up in Marston's guard and throws a big left but Marston blocks it.
Tasker is looking to pass into half guard but Marston pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marston is in guard.#REVR#
Tasker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marston is controlling him. #T2##SU#
Marston stands up and waves to Tasker to follow him.
Tasker tries for a takedown but Marston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tasker moves out of range as Marston strikes.
Marston connects with a nice looking jab.
Tasker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marston sprawls well. Marston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tasker gets slowly back to his feet.
Marston misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tasker counters with a shoot takedown. Marston fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Marston kicks Tasker off and gets to his feet.
John Marston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tasker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tasker is defended easily by Marston.
John Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Tasker.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tasker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tasker looks for a takedown but Marston sprawls well.
Dan Tasker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marston's corner calls for a 1-2. Marston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marston.#T4#
Tasker shoots and misses #CL#
and Marston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tasker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marston after a bit of a struggle.
Tasker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tasker goes for a takedown attempt but Marston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tasker.
Dan Tasker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tasker slips a jab from Marston.
Tasker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Marston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marston 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Marston!
During a confident post fight interview, John Marston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Dan Tasker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Would like to thank my sponsor freebok for there support. '.

Event: TBD#25 DALI vs. MEGATON
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marston misses with a straight right.
Diaz slips under a jab from Marston.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Marston misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Marston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
Marston cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marston lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz tries to clinch but Marston moves out of range.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marston scores with a nice head shot.
Marston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
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!#KD#
Marston feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Diaz sprawling to the canvas! Diaz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Marston finish him?! #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Marston engages and cracks Diaz with a massive lead left hook - Diaz tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Marston is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Marston!
A victorious John Marston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KFC: Farewell 310k
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Marston lands a slapping body shot.
Marston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Marston throws a body punch but McMaster moves out of range.
McMaster throws out a counter right but Marston avoids it with no problem.
McMaster lands a nice shot to the body.
McMaster takes one to the chin there.
McMaster tests Marston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and McMaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marston misses with a body shot
and McMaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston moves forwards but McMaster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McMaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
McMaster just misses with a punch to the body.
McMaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
McMaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from McMaster.
McMaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McMaster missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Marston there.#CUT#
It looks like Kane McMaster has been cut.#T1#
Marston misses with a hook.
A big left from Marston misses.
A little jabbing left from McMaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McMaster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McMaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Marston instigates a clinch.
Marston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
McMaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McMaster misses with a wild combination.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for McMaster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston lands with an overhand left.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston fails to land with a series of punches.
McMaster swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Marston.
McMaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McMaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McMaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Marston.
A big right from Marston misses.
A nice side step and McMaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McMaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Marston catches McMaster right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Marston misses.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Marston cracks McMaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marston walks into a left hand.
Marston misses with a looping left.
Marston tries to clinch up but McMaster circles away and keeps his distance.
Marston misses with a double jab.
McMaster swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
and McMaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marston thinking.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston misses with an uppercut
and McMaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMaster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marston's head.
McMaster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McMaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McMaster catches Marston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMaster misses with a looping left.#T4#
Marston lands with a right hand.
A big right from Marston misses.
A telegraphed right hand from McMaster misses the target.
Marston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McMaster counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Marston misses.
McMaster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McMaster slips under a jab from Marston.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
Marston jabs McMaster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McMaster keeps the fight on the outside.
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McMaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMaster lands a nice hook to Marston's body. Marston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McMaster swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kane McMaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane McMaster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and McMaster counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
Marston misses with an uppercut
enabling McMaster to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Marston is rocked!
Marston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMaster.
Oh Marston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McMaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marston seems to have got his legs back now.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMaster moves away.
McMaster misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. McMaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMaster misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston connects with a body shot that sends McMaster's belly button to the back.
McMaster lands a slapping body shot. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! McMaster has knocked Marston down with a huge combo! McMaster steps away and waves a wobbly Marston back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Marston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McMaster tries to bum rush Marston with a series of wild strikes but Marston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marston doesn't manage to clinch there - McMaster circles away.
McMaster looks to throw the jab but Marston is out of range.
McMaster misses with a right hand
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Marston catches McMaster right on the button with a cross.
McMaster needs to keep his hands up - Marston had a free shot at his head there.
McMaster lands with a shot to the body.
McMaster ducks right into an uppercut from Marston. #CUT#
That has opened up Kane McMaster's cut even more.
McMaster throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Marston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McMaster counters with a straight right hand.
Kane McMaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marston misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McMaster counter with a right hand. #T2#
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
and McMaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
BOOM! McMaster lands a beautiful left hook that drops Marston. Marston tries to recover but McMaster is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Marston lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane McMaster!
During a confident post fight interview, Kane McMaster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KFC: Going Global
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Marston looks to move away, Love throws a big counter combo but Marston just gets out of the way.
Marston has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Love is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Marston moves out of range of the strikes.
Love misses with a head kick.
Love misses with a lunging right hand
and Marston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Love scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marston lands an overhand right.
Love looks for the body kick but Marston saw that one coming.
Love lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Love looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Marston misses with a body shot. #T1#
Marston works Love's body with a nice hook.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Love takes one to the side of the head.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
Love works the jab nicely.
Marston cracks Love with a good jab.
Marston throws the left hand but Love avoids the punch easily.
Love throws a big counter combination but Marston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marston missing with a left hand there. Love was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marston blocks the body kick.
Love dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marston. That did some damage!
Love lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston scores with a jab. Love acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Marston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Love's head.#KD2#
Marston lands a big right hand that sends Love crashing to the mat! Marston stays standing though and waves Love back to his feet!#ROC2#
Love is rocked!
Marston cracks Love with a left hook right on the temple and Love goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Marston lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Love is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Marston!
John Marston decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WFC 18:Miller vs Gold
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu! But no joy.
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mumu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been informed that Mumu 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.
Mumu scores with a body shot.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
Mumu throws out a leg kick but Marston moves out of range and Mumu only half commits.
Marston misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Mumu is predictable there
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Abdel Mumu has been cut.
Mumu throws a leg kick but Marston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
Nice jab there from Mumu.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
Marston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marston misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marston's sensitive parts. #T1#
Marston misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu.
Marston misses with a hook.
Marston misses with a hook.
Mumu cracks Marston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mumu lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Mumu.
Mumu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marston is looking to counter the offense by Mumu and move into the clinch.
Mumu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mumu walks into a jab.
Mumu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marston momentarily.
Marston looks to land a right hand but Mumu moved out of range.
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!
Mumu moves away from the strike by Marston.
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab.
It looked like Marston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mumu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Marston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and Mumu counters with a right hand to the body.
Marston blocks a low kick nicely.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Mumu.
Mumu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mumu misses with a right hand
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Marston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdel Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
and Mumu counters with a three punch combo that has Marston backing up. Marston nods at Mumu to acknowledge the strikes.
Marston blocks a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marston crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mumu - the referee stops the clock and Marston gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mumu. Marston manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marston looks to land a left hand but Mumu moved out of range nicely.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Mumu. #T3#
Marston defending well as Mumu loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Marston instigates a clinch.
Mumu lands with a left to the head.
Marston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mumu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
Marston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Mumu.
Marston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Mumu.
Mumu blocking some punches.
A short right from Marston on the inside.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Mumu misses with some punches.
Mumu scores with a shot to the side of Marston's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
Mumu working hard to break the clinch.
Mumu blocks an uppercut.
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
Mumu digs a right hand underneath Marston's ribcage. Marston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mumu.
Mumu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumu.
Mumu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mumu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marston blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mumu.
A short right from Marston.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Mumu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Marston lands a left hand.
Marston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mumu's elbow.
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 John Marston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mumu misses with a right hand
and Marston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marston throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Marston misses.
Marston throws a sloppy body shot
and Mumu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mumu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mumu throws a lazy uppercut
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Mumu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marston tries to counter by clinching up but Mumu breaks away and moves out of range.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Marston.
Mumu needs to keep his hands up - Marston had a free shot at his head there.
Marston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marston throws the left hand but Mumu avoids the punch easily.
Mumu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mumu, right into the meat.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Abdel Mumu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumu swinging wildly here. #T1#
Mumu tries a low kick but Marston avoids it.
Mumu throws a front kick aimed at Marston's knee but Marston avoids it well.
Marston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marston misses with a lunging right hand
and Mumu counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mumu!
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumu throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu misses with a two punch combination.
Marston jabs at Mumu's body.
Mumu staying out of range there.
Mumu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mumu lands a head kick. Marston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
Mumu feints a counter leg kick.
Mumu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Marston misses with a body shot.
Mumu slips a jab from Marston.
Mumu wants to slow Marston down by chopping away at his legs.
Mumu lands a jab to the head.
Marston scores with a nice strike.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Mumu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marston throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
Mumu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Mumu connects with a solid leg kick.
Mumu scores with a jab to the head.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumu counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumu misses with a straight left.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marston.
Mumu cracks Marston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mumu throws a lazy right hand but Marston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Marston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mumu doesn't seem phased though.
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
and Mumu counters with a stiff right hand.
Mumu throws a leg kick
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Abdel Mumu's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu throws a low kick, looking for Marston's leg but Marston calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Marston throws a good cross that connects.
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
Mumu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu misses with a looping right.
Marston clobbers Mumu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Mumu misses with a hook.
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu misses with the combination.
Mumu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marston.
Mumu defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
Marston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu.
Marston takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdel Mumu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
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#
Mumu misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Mumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston throwing a counter right hand but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Marston as he connects with a hook.
Marston throws an off balance right hand
and Mumu counters with a left to the body.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Marston defending well as Mumu loads up on a big left hand.
Marston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good exchange - Marston coming out on top.
Marston fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mumu.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu moves out of range as Marston strikes.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu! But no joy.
Mumu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumu.
Mumu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mumu throws a wild body kick that Marston sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
Mumu scores with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Mumu.
Marston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Mumu misses its intended target.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Marston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mumu throws a poor cross that misses
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mumu.
Marston moves out of range of the body kick from Mumu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Mumu misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston throws a hook but Mumu avoids it easily.
Marston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marston misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Mumu does it's job there.
Mumu 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.
Marston slips under a jab from Mumu.
Mumu misses with a low kick as Marston jumps back.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
Marston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mumu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Marston does it's job there.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Marston with a jab.
A lazy left from Marston finds it's target.
Marston defending well as Mumu loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu scores with a nice right hand.
Mumu slips under a jab from Marston.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marston lands with a nice body punch.
Marston misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mumu misses with an uppercut
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Marston.
Mumu slips under a jab from Marston.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Mumu ducks down to avoid it.
Marston moves forwards but Mumu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu throws a head kick that Marston semi-blocks. #T4#
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Marston.#CL#
Marston moves into the clinch successfully.
Marston blocks a body shot from Mumu.
Mumu is trying to pull guard but Marston has him pressed against the cage.
Mumu tries a body shot but Marston blocks it.
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marston prevents Mumu from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Mumu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mumu slips under a jab from Marston.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice straight punches there by Marston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marston.#CL#
Marston takes the fight into the clinch.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Abdel Mumu just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
That's time! Marston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Marston blocks a jab.
Mumu scores with the left hand. Marston knows he should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marston checks a leg kick.
Mumu slips a jab from Marston.
Marston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston misses with a straight right.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marston throws out the jab.
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mumu takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Mumu misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Marston is looking to clinch.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Mumu misses.
Mumu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
Marston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
A good leg kick by Mumu.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Marston.
Mumu misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Marston lands with a nice body punch.
Mumu misses with a straight left.
Marston connects with the punch.
Marston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mumu. Mumu obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Mumu misses.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu lands the left hand.
Mumu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch combination from Mumu misses.
Marston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab.
Marston lands a jab to the head. #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!
Mumu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
The crowd cheers as Marston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mumu doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
The cut above Abdel Mumu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mumu 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 Marston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu.
Mumu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marston momentarily.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston misses with a looping left.
Marston misses with an uppercut
and Mumu counters with a nice body kick.
Mumu staying out of range there.
Mumu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mumu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Marston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mumu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marston is out of range.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Mumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Marston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marston lands with a nice body punch.
Marston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Marston blocks the leg kick.
Mumu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mumu misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Marston slips a jab from Mumu.
Mumu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marston's head backwards.#T4#
Marston cracks Mumu with an open hand slap.
Mumu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Mumu is predictable there
and Marston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marston lands with a straight right. Mumu didn't see that one coming.
Mumu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mumu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marston has time to react.
Marston cracks Mumu with an open hand slap.#CUT#
Abdel Mumu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
and Mumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mumu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mumu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 John Marston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Mumu wants to slow Marston down by chopping away at his legs.
Mumu misses with a lunging right hand
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Mumu lands with a shot to the body.
Marston stuns Mumu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mumu tried to score with a low kick but Marston checks it.
Marston fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mumu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu scores with a jab. Marston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marston.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Mumu.
Marston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mumu misses the jab.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Mumu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marston throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Mumu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu connects with an inside leg kick.
Marston misses the body punch
and Mumu counters with a good low kick that Marston was not able to check.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu.#T2#
Mumu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marston.
Mumu throws a jab when Marston was well out of range.
Mumu punishes Marston's body with a nice straight punch.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Mumu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Mumu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marston has time to react.#CL#
Marston clinches up against the cage.
Marston blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Marston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marston scores with a jab. Mumu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
Marston slips under a jab from Mumu.
Mumu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Marston.#T3#
Marston throws the left hand but Mumu avoids the punch easily.
Mumu misses with a body punch
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Mumu wants to slow Marston down by chopping away at his legs.
Mumu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marston.
Mumu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu throws a hook but Marston blocks it.
It looked like Marston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Mumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston slips under a jab.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Mumu misses with an uppercut
and Marston counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Mumu moves away and avoids it.
Marston throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
Mumu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marston takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu lands with a kick to the ribs.
A cross from Mumu lands.
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab.
Mumu scores with a jab to the body.
Marston moves out of range of the body kick from Mumu.
Marston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Mumu misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdel Mumu.
I think Mumu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu!
Abdel Mumu is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Abdel Mumu 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: WFC 15:Miller vs Savitaipale
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1##CL#
Marston forces Goncalves back against the cage and clinches.
Marston throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Marston.
Marston lands a body punch.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston lands a shoulder strike.
Marston working aggressively here.
Marston scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Marston.
Marston scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Marston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goncalves blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marston.#T1#
Marston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goncalves is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goncalves. #BC#
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marston lands a head shot.
Goncalves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
Goncalves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marston.
A lazy left from Marston finds it's target.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marston takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Goncalves feints the counter takedown.
Marston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#
Goncalves is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Marston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Marston - just one landing.
Goncalves is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Goncalves tries to clinch but Marston moves away
and Marston counters with a right hand to the body.
Goncalves seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Marston drops Goncalves with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Goncalves looks back up at him and smiles so Marston waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Marston closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Goncalves! Marston dives in looking to finish! Goncalves is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Marston!
John Marston retains his welterweight title!
A victorious John Marston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WFC 13:Beaverton vs Iceberg
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Marston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Craig Flemming has been cut.
Flemming pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Flemming counters with a straight right hand.
Marston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flemming missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flemming throws a jab when Marston was well out of range.
Marston misses with an uppercut
and Flemming cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Flemming moves away and avoids it.
Marston looks to land a left hand but Flemming moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Marston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flemming takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flemming keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston tries to clinch there but Flemming circles away. #T1#
Flemming lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Flemming misses.
Marston scores with the left hand. Flemming knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Marston takes the fight into the clinch.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston scores with a shoulder strike.
Marston lands with a light punch inside.
Marston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flemming lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marston scores with a shot to the side of Flemming's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marston.
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!
Flemming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flemming is trying to break the clinch but Marston is controlling him.
Marston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flemming backwards.
Marston blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Marston. #BC2#
Flemming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flemming takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Flemming throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Flemming does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flemming.
Flemming throws a hook but Marston avoids it easily.#CL#
Marston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flemming, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Marston on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marston.
Marston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flemming lands a hook that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
A short left from Marston.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marston.
I was talking to Marston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
Flemming is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marston lands a right hand.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Flemming. #T3#
Marston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marston blocks an elbow strike from Flemming.
Flemming wants to get back to striking at distance but Marston won't allow it.
Marston swings wildly with an uppercut but Flemming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flemming tries to break free but Marston pushes him back against the cage.
Marston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Flemming lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Flemming breaks the clinch.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marston tests Flemming's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flemming has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Marston is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Flemming on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marston wants to clinch.
A combination from Flemming does no damage.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flemming takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4##CL#
Marston moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flemming wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flemming pushes Marston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Flemming manages to break the clinch.
Flemming moves out of range of the strikes.
Flemming misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Marston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Marston has closed the distance and engaged Flemming in a clinch.
Flemming pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Flemming working hard to break the clinch.
Marston working aggressively here.
Flemming misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marston lands a left hand.
Flemming tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flemming backwards.
Marston scores with a shoulder strike.
Marston can't find room to land a body shot as Flemming controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Flemming's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marston looks to throw the jab but Flemming is out of range.
Flemming throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
Marston misses with the combination.
Marston moves away from the strike by Flemming.
Flemming waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston tries to clinch there but Flemming circles away.
Flemming looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flemming.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Flemming's shoulder, as Flemming tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flemming! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Flemming, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Marston pushes Flemming up against the cage in a clinch.
Marston tries a body shot but Flemming blocks it.
Flemming looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Flemming.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Flemming lands an elbow just above Marston 's eye.
Marston avoids a wild elbow strike from Flemming.
Flemming is trying to stall.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Flemming backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marston.
Marston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marston presses Flemming against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marston lands a right hand.
Flemming scores with a shoulder strike.
Marston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flemming can do to turn this around?
Marston misses with some punches.
Marston presses Flemming against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
John Marston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Marston on the inside.
Flemming blocks a body shot from Marston.
A head punch on the inside from Flemming fails to land.
Marston misses with some punches.
Marston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flemmings head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston blocks a body shot from Flemming.
Marston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flemming tries to break the clinch but Marston is controlling the position.
Flemming lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Flemming scores with a shot to the side of Marston's head.
Flemming lands a shoulder strike.
Marston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flemming.
With the fighters up against the cage, Flemming throws an elbow but misses.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Flemming.
Marston misses with some punches.
Flemming's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flemming looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Marston.
Marston lands with a left to the head.
Marston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flemming can't break the clinch.
Flemming is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Flemming fails to land.
Marston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Flemming backwards. #ROC#
Flemming is rocked!
Marston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flemming is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Flemming working hard to break the clinch.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Flemming.
A body shot lands from Marston.
Flemming is breathing heavily.#T3#
Nice body punch from Marston.
Marston blocks a body shot from Flemming.
Flemming seems to have recovered his senses.
Marston lands a left hand.
Marston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flemming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Flemming pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flemming displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marston throws out the jab.
Flemming looks like he wants to counter punch here.
and Marston counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Flemming! He's just covering up as Marston starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Marston!
John Marston is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking John Marston 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: WFC 11:Crusher vs Marston
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Marston misses with a body shot.
Jab from Crusher.#CUT#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.#CL2#
Marston clinches up with Crusher and pushes him back against the cage.
Crusher lands with a short shot to the head.
Crusher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crusher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marston's elbow.
Crusher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marston can't find room to land a body shot as Crusher controls the action.
Crusher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crusher misses with a punch to the body.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Crusher scores with a shot to the side of Marston's head.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Crusher.
Marston lands a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Marston 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 nice left hand lands by Crusher.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crusher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crusher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marston.
Marston lands a shoulder strike.
Crusher misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Crusher fails to land.
Marston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
Crusher has a couple of punches blocked by Marston.
Crusher misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston tries to work over Crusher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crusher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crusher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crusher blocks a body shot from Marston.
Crusher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston working aggressively here.
Crusher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Marston.
Crusher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Crusher.
Crusher blocks an uppercut.
Marston misses with a body punch.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crusher.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Crusher.
Crusher can't find room to land a body shot as Marston controls the action.
Crusher pushes Marston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crusher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Marston cracks Crusher with a nice body shot.
Marston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crusher blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Marston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher works on Marston's body with a couple of short punches.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Crusher can't find room to land a body shot as Marston controls the action.
Marston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crusher lands a shoulder strike.
Crusher lands a left hand.
Crusher lands a nice shot to the body.
Crusher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Crusher.
Marston misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crusher.
Marston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marston.
Crusher tries a body shot but Marston blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crusher. #T3#
Marston misses with the head strike.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
Crusher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marston's elbow.
Crusher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crusher struggles to land a body shot inside as Marston controls his hands.
Marston scores with a shoulder strike.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston tries to throw a body punch but Crusher avoids it by throwing Marston back against the cage.
Crusher tries a body shot but Marston blocks it.
Crusher lands an uppercut.
Crusher lands with a right to the head.
Crusher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crusher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crusher throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Crusher tries a body shot but Marston blocks it.
Marston lands a left hand.
Crusher throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston misses with some punches.
Marston struggles to land a body shot inside as Crusher controls his hands. #T4#
Crusher throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Crusher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crusher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crusher.
Crusher tries to throw a body punch but Marston avoids it by throwing Crusher back against the cage.
Crusher misses with a body punch.
Crusher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crusher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marston pushes Crusher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Marston.
A head punch on the inside from Marston fails to land.
Crusher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
Crusher digs a right hand into Marston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marston's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Crusher.
Marston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crusher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marston.
Crusher pushes Marston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cajones Crusher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Marston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Crusher swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marston.
Marston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marston misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Crusher counters with a nice right hand that sends Marston toppling to the canvas! Marston scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crusher finish him?!#ROC#
Marston is rocked!
Marston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marston is still on wobbly legs! Can Crusher finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Crusher! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cajones Crusher!
Cajones Crusher retains his welterweight title!
Cajones Crusher really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WFC 9:Crusher vs Mumu
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Assad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marston.#CUT#
It looks like Sam Assad has been cut.
Marston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Assad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Assad.
Marston lands with a short shot to the head.
Marston pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marston is working Assad over against the cage.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.
Marston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Marston lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Assads head.
Marston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Assad is rocked!
Assad tries to break free but Marston pushes him back against the cage.
Assad is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Marston lands a body punch.
Assad seems to have recovered his senses.
Assad looks winded!#BC#
Marston breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marston.
We've been told by Marston's head coaches at The Devil Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Assad.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marston checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Marston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Assad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Assad throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Marston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marston lands a hook that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Marston gets through Assad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
Marston lands with a light punch inside.
Marston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Marston.
Marston lands with a right to the head.
Assad wants to take the fight to the mat but Marston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Marston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marston drops Assad with a huge uppercut! Assad drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Marston is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Marston!
A relieved looking John Marston 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: WFC FN:Couture vs Prosto
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Marston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Marston gets a clinch.
Torico drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torico momentarily. #ROC2#
Torico is rocked!
Torico looks up at the clock. Bad move! Marston lands a right hand from hell, dropping Torico. Marston pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Marston!

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