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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Marciano misses with a takedown attempt - Ortiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ortiz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ortiz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ortiz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ortiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortiz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ortiz scores with a jab.#ROC#
Marciano is rocked!
Ortiz closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Marciano out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Ortiz!
A relieved looking Miguel Ortiz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Showtime lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Showtime.
Showtime throws a series of punches but Marciano avoids them all with ease.
Showtime looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Marciano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Showtime's waist but Showtime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marciano off to one side.
Marciano shoots in but Showtime avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marciano tries to clinch but Showtime is having none of it.
Showtime circles away from the clinch attempt.
Showtime misses with a few strikes there.
Marciano tries to clinch up.
Marciano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marciano is looking to chop away at Showtime's legs.
Showtime appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Showtime lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Showtime has Marciano up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Showtime breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Showtime lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Showtime has closed the distance and engaged Marciano in a clinch.
Marciano tries to pull guard but Showtime forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showtime has Marciano pressed against the cage, preventing Marciano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marciano is trying to break free.#TD2#
Showtime jumps guard.
Marciano advances position into side control!
Showtime manages to get back to half guard.
Marciano trying to control the action but Showtime is working from the bottom.
Marciano throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Showtime to regain full guard. #T2#
Marciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Showtime is retaining full guard.
Marciano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marciano postures up in Showtime's guard and throws a big left but Showtime blocks it.
Marciano trying to control but Showtime is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Showtime has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marciano off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Marciano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marciano tries for a takedown but Showtime sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Showtime drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marciano is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Showtime gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Showtime misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Showtime shoots in for a double leg but Marciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marciano.#TD2#
Showtime gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Showtime is looking for a kimura here.
#SU2#
Showtime decides to stand up. #T4#
Marciano dodges the punch combination from Showtime.
Showtime throws a right and a left that Marciano avoids nicely.
Showtime leaves Marciano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Showtime closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marciano quickly recovers to half guard.
Showtime is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Showtime is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marciano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Showtime. #SU2#
Showtime gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Showtime dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Showtime works over Marciano's head and body with a nice combination.
Rocky Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Showtime counters with a series of strikes. Marciano will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Marciano is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Marciano.
Marciano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Showtime pinned against the cage. Showtime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Showtime instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Showtime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Showtime scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left and a right from Showtime both land. Nice combination.
Oh Marciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Marciano is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Showtime Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Marciano is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rick Showtime!
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Event:
DFN#7 Business vs Virastuk
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Marciano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stiopic did well to prevent Marciano getting side control.#ES#
Stiopic manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Marciano keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Marciano has picked Stiopic up - he's going for a ride! Marciano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Stiopic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano wants to stand up but Stiopic has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stiopic wants to get back to his feet.
Stiopic 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.
Stiopic is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stiopic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marciano pulls his head out easily.
Stiopic tries to get to full guard but Marciano has control of the leg.
Stiopic missing with punches from the bottom.
Stiopic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Marciano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stiopic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stiopic is pressing down on Marciano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stiopic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Stiopic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Stiopic has his foot on Marciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marciano works his way back into a safe position though.
Stiopic keeping moving, preventing Marciano from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stiopic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stiopic is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Marciano told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Stiopic throws a big elbow that misses.
Marciano is trying to keep Stiopic in close.
Stiopic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Stiopic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stiopic landing with the ground and pound.
Stiopic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marciano looks winded!
Stiopic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stiopic distracts Marciano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stiopic cracks Marciano with a solid left hand.
Stiopic working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stiopic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marciano is looking for a triangle but Stiopic pushes his legs off easily.
Stiopic scoring with some ground and pound.
Stiopic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stiopic advances to half guard. #T3#
Stiopic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stiopic lands with a punch from half guard.
Stiopic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stiopic drops an elbow to the side of Marciano's head. #ROC#
Marciano is rocked!
Stiopic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marciano is still in real trouble! Can Stiopic finish him?#SUB#
Stiopic is looking for a kimura but Marciano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stiopic to get the leverage.
Stiopic scores with a big shot! Marciano's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Marciano! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalwabib Stiopic !
A less than humble Kalwabib Stiopic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
DUEL#75 Muller vs Marailov
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Amagov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marciano's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amagov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amagov trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marciano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Amagov won't allow Marciano to sweep him here.
Amagov postures up in Marciano's guard and throws a big left but Marciano blocks it.
Amagov cracks Marciano with a solid left hand.
Marciano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov preventing the sweep.
Amagov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marciano's guard.
Marciano trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Marciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amagov. #T1#
Marciano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Amagov connects with a couple of short punches.
Amagov is in close to Marciano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Amagov lands a couple of digs.
Amagov connects with a couple of short punches.
Amagov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Amagov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amagov postures up.
Amagov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amagov tries to free his leg and advance position but Marciano is retaining full guard. #T2#
Marciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marciano wants to sweep but no luck.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amagov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marciano is defending against the submission attempts here by Amagov.
Marciano is trying to control but can't.
Amagov lands with a punch from half guard.
Amagov moves nicely into side control. #T3##SUB#
Amagov is trying to get an arm triangle but Marciano is defending well.
Marciano is not content to let Amagov control the position.
Amagov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Amagov prevents Marciano from escaping the position.#SUB#
Amagov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Amagov misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Amagov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marciano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Marciano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marciano is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Amagov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marciano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Amagov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbi Amagov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Marciano tries to clinch there but Amagov circles away.
Amagov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano defends it nicely.#TD#
Marciano gets caught napping as Amagov dives in and scores a takedown. Marciano manages to retain guard.
Amagov cracks Marciano with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
Amagov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marciano wants to stand but Amagov is controlling the position.
Marciano is trying to keep Amagov in close.
#T1#
Marciano throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Marciano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arbi Amagov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amagov won't allow Marciano to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amagov wants to pass the guard but Marciano is keeping the position.
Amagov forces his way into half guard.
Amagov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amagov. #T2##SUB#
Amagov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Marciano tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Amagov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arbi Amagov!
An out of breath Arbi Amagov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 758 Round 4
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Akbar rushes Marciano and presses him up against the cage.
Marciano trying to control the position but instead, Akbar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marciano into the cage.
Akbar lands a left hand.
Marciano tries to pull guard but Akbar holds him up against the cage and eventually Marciano drops back down to his feet.
Akbar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Akbar misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano letting Akbar take a breather here.
Akbar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano takes a shot to the head.
Akbar lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Akbar on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Akbar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akbar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Akbar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marciano takes a shot to the head.
Marciano is working for takedown but Akbar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marciano tries to pull guard but Akbar won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akbar lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Akbar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head.
Marciano looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akbar.
A shot in the inside from Akbar.
Marciano wants to take the fight to the mat but Akbar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akbar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano tries to circle away but Akbar has him pinned against the cage.
Akbar lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Marciano is rocked!
Marciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Marciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano is trying to pull guard but Akbar has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akbar.
Akbar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akbar pushes Marciano against the cage. Akbar is working some dirty boxing. Akbar pushes off with a quick right hook! Marciano goes down! Marciano tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Akbar moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jallu Akbar!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 758 Round 3
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Marciano scores with a takedown into Miz's guard.
Miz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marciano.
Marciano preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Miz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marciano defends well.
Marciano trying to control but Miz is working from the bottom.
Marciano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miz pulls Marciano in close to his closed guard and prevents Marciano from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marciano. #T1#
Marciano wants to stand but Miz is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Marciano gets to his feet - Miz follows without any prompting.
Marciano doesn't manage to clinch there - Miz circles away.
No luck for Miz with that takedown attempt.
Rocky Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marciano tries to avoid it but Miz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marciano to the ground. Marciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocky Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Miz.#TD2#
Miz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miz.
Marciano wants to sweep but no luck.
Marciano trying to keep a closed guard but Miz is proving a slippery customer.
Marciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Marciano, not yet. #SUB2#
Miz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marciano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miz, into his guard. #REVR#
Marciano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miz looking to control.
Miz has momentary wrist control but Marciano slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marciano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miz being controlled here, momentarily.
Marciano throwing strikes from guard but Miz blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Marciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marciano wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Marciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Marciano manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miz.
Miz stuffs the takedown attempt from Marciano. Marciano gets slowly back to his feet.
Marciano shoots in but Miz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marciano avoids it really well and circles away.
Rocky Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Miz.#T1#
Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miz. #CL#
Marciano gets a clinch.
Marciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miz can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Miz wants the takedown. Marciano is fighting it off but Miz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marciano's guard against the cage.#ES#
Marciano scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miz or perhaps it was just good defense by Marciano, which made it look bad.
Miz has his takedown stuffed
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miz shoots in for a takedown but Marciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano tries to counter by clinching up but Miz breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano shoots in for a takedown but Miz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marciano defends it well.#T2#
Miz with a poor takedown
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miz is breathing heavily.#CL#
Marciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Marciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miz swats away the attempt to clinch by Marciano.
Miz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano defends it nicely.#TD#
Marciano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marciano lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Marciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Miz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marciano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Marciano stands up and waves to Miz to follow him.
Miz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marciano shoots in for a takedown but Miz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miz feints the counter takedown.
Miz darts in looking for a takedown but Marciano gets double underhooks and turns Miz into the cage.
Marciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Miz with that takedown attempt.
Miz keeps the fight on the outside.
And Miz tries to counter it with a takedown but Marciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marciano throws a series of punches but Miz moves out of range.
Miz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marciano tries to clinch but Miz is having none of it.
Rocky Marciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Marciano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miz's guard.
Marciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Miz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Marciano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marciano has Miz in his guard.#REVB#
Marciano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Miz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Miz trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marciano pulls Miz in to control the position.
Marciano wants to sweep but no luck.
Marciano trying to control the position.
Marciano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Marciano manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Marciano goes for a takedown attempt but Miz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miz shoots in and drives through. Marciano sprawls well.
Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miz.
Marciano lands a nice looking body shot.
Marciano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miz defends it nicely.#T3#
Marciano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marciano.
Miz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rocky Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Miz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marciano on his heels. He'll look to pass Marciano's guard now, I'm sure.
Miz is stalling in the full guard.
Marciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marciano holds on and takes a little breather.
Marciano keeping moving, preventing Miz from controlling successfully.
Miz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Marciano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marciano is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miz is controlling him well.
Carlos Miz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marciano tries to improve position but can't.
Rocky Marciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miz grinds an elbow into Marciano's temple.
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 Rocky Marciano.
Well Marciano 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Rocky Marciano!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Rocky Marciano!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano wins by unanimous decision!
Rocky Marciano took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 758 Round 2
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Marciano leaves Ura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ura doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano circles away.
Marciano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marciano somewhat.#TD2#
Ura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marciano pushes Ura off but Ura dives into side control.
Marciano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano is looking to get back to his feet here but Ura is keeping cool and he's managed to take Marciano's back.#SUB2#
Marciano fending off the submission attempt from Ura. #T1#
Good control from Ura.
Marciano is keeping busy.
Ura controls the action.
Can Marciano hold on?! Ura is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marciano is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ura.
Ura throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB2#
Ura goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Marciano escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Marciano controlling the action here.#SU#
Marciano stands up from half guard. #T3#
Ura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marciano misses with a hook. Ura ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Marciano clinches.
Ura jumps guard but Marciano stands there with Ura around his waist. Ura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Marciano breaks the clinch.
Ura leaves Marciano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Marciano drives through and clinches with Ura against the cage.
#TD#
Marciano drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Marciano wants to sweep here but Ura controlling him for the moment.
Marciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ura manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ura keeping moving, preventing Marciano from controlling successfully. #SU#
Marciano stands and steps away. Ura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ura.
Marciano tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
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 Rocky Marciano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marciano shoots in looking for a takedown. Ura tries to sprawl out of it but Marciano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marciano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ura tries to avoid it but Marciano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ura to the ground. Ura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marciano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano shoots in looking for a takedown. Ura tries to sprawl out of it but Marciano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ura slaps away a takedown attempt from Marciano, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Ura moves into range and clinches up with Marciano.#BC2#
Ura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Ura moves in looking to clinch but Marciano pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Marciano sets himself, and Ura steps forward looking for the clinch! Marciano avoids it this time.
Marciano throws a nice head kick!
Ura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ura. #CL2#
Ura drives through and clinches with Marciano against the cage.
Ura is trying to pull guard but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Marciano jumps guard and drags Ura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marciano is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ura keeping moving, preventing Marciano from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ura is trying to keep Marciano in close.
Ura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marciano wants to pass the guard but Ura is keeping the position.
Marciano wants to control from the top but Ura keeps moving. #T3#
Ura trying to keep a closed guard but Marciano is proving a slippery customer.
Marciano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ura wants to get back to his feet but Marciano passes into half guard.
Ura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marciano is working away from the top position though.#ES2#
Ura kicks Marciano off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Marciano lands a right hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marciano or perhaps it was just good defense by Ura, which made it look bad.
Marciano motions for Ura to come forward. Marciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marciano sprawls well. Marciano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ura gets slowly back to his feet.
Ura shoots in looking for a takedown. Marciano tries to sprawl out of it but Ura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marciano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marciano shoots in and drives through. Ura sprawls well.
Marciano darts in looking for a takedown but Ura gets double underhooks and turns Marciano into the cage. #TD#
Marciano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ura tries to kick Marciano off in order to stand up. Marciano Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Marciano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marciano's guard! Nice work there by Ura!
Ura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Ura advances to half guard. #SUB#
Marciano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marciano is refusing to be controlled, as Ura sits in half guard.
Ura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marciano wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marciano is trying to stand up here but Ura is controlling him well.
Ura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marciano trying to control here.
Marciano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Marciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Ura moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ura has hold of one of Marciano's legs. Marciano is fighting the takedown attempt but Ura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marciano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Marciano trying to control the position.
Ura trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Marciano pushes Ura off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Ura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kengo Ura has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marciano is looking for a sweep. Ura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kengo Ura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marciano 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 William Peck scores the fight for Kengo Ura!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Rocky Marciano!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano wins by split decision!
A pretty intense looking Rocky Marciano took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 758 Round 1
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Marciano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dawidowicz to the ground. Marciano is now in Dawidowicz's guard.
Marciano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dawidowicz is wriggling around but Marciano manages to pass to half guard.
Marciano stalling.
Dawidowicz wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marciano in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawidowicz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Marciano jumps into side control!
Dawidowicz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marciano is controlling him well.#ES2#
Dawidowicz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dawidowicz scores with a three punch combo!
Jan Dawidowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dawidowicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawidowicz swinging wildly here.
Dawidowicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawidowicz misses with a double jab.
Dawidowicz throws a right and a left that Marciano avoids nicely.
Marciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawidowicz.
Dawidowicz looks winded!
Dawidowicz misses with a two punch combination.
Dawidowicz misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Marciano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marciano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marciano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marciano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marciano postures up and lands a big shot to Dawidowicz's brow. #T2#
Marciano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano looks up at the clock and then as Dawidowicz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marciano smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marciano controls the position. #SUB#
Marciano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marciano working the ground and pound from side control.#SU#
Marciano decides to stand back up.
Marciano shoots in but Dawidowicz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3##TD#
Marciano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marciano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marciano content just to control the position here.
Marciano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dawidowicz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marciano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marciano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marciano is landing with some decent strikes but Dawidowicz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marciano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marciano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marciano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Dawidowicz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano unloading with bombs!
Dawidowicz is still in real trouble! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano lands a big elbow - Dawidowicz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Dawidowicz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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