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Event:
SyFi 70
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Marcelo fails with the takedown#TD#
and Madden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Madden.
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcelo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madden's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcelo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marcelo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Madden, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Marcelo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB2#
Marcelo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Marcelo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Madden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marcelo is pressing down on Madden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marcelo wants to sweep here but Madden controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Madden throws a big right hand that misses.
Marcelo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Madden manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Marcelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcelo is looking to pass into half guard but Madden pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Madden is in guard.#REVR#
Madden trying to control but Marcelo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marcelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Madden defends it easily.#SUB2#
Marcelo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Madden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marcelo 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.#T3#
Madden wants to control from the top but Marcelo keeps moving.
Marcelo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Marcelo is trying for a kimura here. Madden looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Marcelo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorginho Marcelo!
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Event:
SyFi 51
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Madden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Luther gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Madden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luther wants to stand but Madden is controlling the position.
Madden advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luther is trying to buck Madden off.
Madden scores with a couple of short elbows.#ES#
Luther bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Madden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
The referee asks Madden politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Madden prefers to stall for the moment though.
Luther knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madden on the ground.
Let's hope that Madden 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.
Luther is working to avoid the ground and pound but Madden connects with a decent elbow.
Luther tries to escape but Madden is in control.
Madden landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Madden in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Luther is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Madden!
A very excited looking Bob Madden 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.
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Event:
SyFi 42
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Madden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Agnarsson controls Madden momentarily but Madden frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madden 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.
Agnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Madden is proving a slippery customer.
Madden won't allow Agnarsson to sweep him here.
Madden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agnarsson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden throwing strikes but missing.
Agnarsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Madden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Madden wants to control from the top but Agnarsson keeps moving. #T1#
Agnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Madden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Agnarsson's guard.
Madden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Agnarsson wants to control but Madden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Agnarsson tries to roll over but Madden keeps him under control.
Agnarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Madden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Agnarsson trying to control but Madden postures up.
Madden lands with a punch from half guard.
Agnarsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madden on the ground.
Agnarsson trying to hold on to Madden's head to control him but Madden postures up.
#SUB2#
Madden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Agnarsson wants to improve his position but Madden is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Madden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Madden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agnarsson is controlling Madden's trapped leg to prevent Madden from advancing to side control.
Madden slows the pace down in half guard.
Agnarsson is looking to control Madden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Agnarsson avoid being mounted?
Madden stalling.
Madden lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Agnarsson wants to control but Madden is keeping busy.
Agnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Agnarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Madden.
Agnarsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Well, if Madden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Agnarsson tries to get to full guard but Madden has control of the leg.
Agnarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Madden.
Madden slips a nice elbow through Agnarsson's hands, connecting with Agnarsson's forehead.
Agnarsson wants to control but Madden is keeping busy.
Agnarsson is looking for a sweep. Madden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Madden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Agnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Madden is very close to passing his half guard.
Madden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Agnarsson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Madden seems to be working for a kimura but Agnarsson defends the submission attempt.
Agnarsson is looking for a sweep. Madden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Agnarsson keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Madden is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Madden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Agnarsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Madden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Madden 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#
Madden tries for a takedown but Agnarsson circles away easily
and Agnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Agnarsson misses with a straight right.
Agnarsson 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.
Madden feints the counter takedown.
Madden dives in for a single leg takedown but Agnarsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Agnarsson is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madden.
Agnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden wants to clinch.
Madden throws a leg kick but Agnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Madden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madden lands with an uppercut that bounces Agnarsson off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Agnarsson.
Madden misses with a looping left.
Arnar Agnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madden fails with the takedown
and Agnarsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Arnar Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Madden.
Agnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Madden moves away and avoids it.
Madden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Agnarsson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Madden just misses with a punch to the body.
Madden moves out of range of the strikes.
Agnarsson missing with a left hand there. Madden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Agnarsson circles away.
Madden shoots for a takedown but Agnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Agnarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Madden fails with the takedown
and Agnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bob Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madden fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Agnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
We've been told by Agnarsson's head coaches at Dark Corner that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Agnarsson misses with a hook. Madden ducked under it nicely.
Madden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madden walks into a straight right hand from Agnarsson.
Madden has his takedown stuffed
and Agnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Agnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Madden tries to move into range but Agnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Agnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Madden throws out a leg kick but Agnarsson moves out of range and Madden only half commits.
Agnarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Madden finds it's way round the side to connect with Agnarsson's head.
Madden moves in looking to clinch but Agnarsson pushes him off.
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Madden moves out of range.
#CL2#
Madden has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Madden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Madden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Agnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Madden tries to pull guard but Agnarsson won't allow it.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Madden ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Madden no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Madden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Agnarsson's guard. #REVB#
Agnarsson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnar Agnarsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Agnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Madden 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.
Agnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Madden misses with a looping right.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Madden's shoulder, as Madden tries to avoid the shot.
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnar Agnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Madden feints and as Agnarsson raises his hands in defense, Madden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Madden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Madden wants to control from the top but Agnarsson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Madden 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.
Agnarsson keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass.
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Agnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Madden is fighting to break Agnarsson's control of his arms but Agnarsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Agnarsson continues to stall.
Madden throwing strikes from guard but Agnarsson blocks nicely.
Agnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Madden is proving a slippery customer.
Madden looking to pass the guard.
Agnarsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Agnarsson, not yet.
Madden is fighting to break Agnarsson's control of his arms but Agnarsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Madden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Madden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Madden is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Agnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Madden blocks an uppercut.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Madden avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Madden goes for a takedown attempt but Agnarsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Agnarsson looks to land a right hand but Madden moved out of range.#TD2#
Madden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Agnarsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Madden cracks Agnarsson with a big elbow.
Madden trying to control the position but Agnarsson is working away. #SUB2#
Madden is working to tighten his grip on Agnarsson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Agnarsson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Madden is really squeezing tight and eventually Agnarsson passes out! Madden breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bob Madden!
A very excited looking Bob Madden 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.
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Event:
SyFi 34
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Madden closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Wood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Madden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Madden moves into range and clinches up with Wood.#TD2#
Madden pulls guard successfully.
Wood wants to stand but Madden is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wood trying to control but Madden is working from the bottom.
Madden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Madden working for a triangle but Wood defends it easily.
Wood wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving. #T1#
Madden controlling the position.#ES2#
Madden manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Madden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Madden keeps control of Wood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Madden's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Madden's brow.
Wood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Madden blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Madden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Madden gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Madden breaks the clinch.
Madden misses with a leg kick.
Madden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Wood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bob Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood throws a combination. Madden tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Bob Madden has been cut.
Landon Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Madden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wood can't do much from the bottom here.
Wood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Madden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wood struggling a bit here.#T4#
Madden staying calm.
Wood can't do much from the bottom here.
Madden is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Madden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Madden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Madden closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Madden works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Madden controls the pace.
Wood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Madden controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Madden stands up from Wood's guard - Madden perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Madden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Madden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wood will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Madden 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.
Wood tries to improve position but can't.
Wood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Madden connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Wood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Madden tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wood struggling a bit here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Madden content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SU2#
Madden has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Landon Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Wood was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wood throws a series of punches but Madden avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Madden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Madden.#CL#
Wood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wood throws an elbow that misses.
#T3##BC2#
Madden breaks the clinch.
Wood tries to clinch up.
Madden misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Wood tries to keep at a distance but Madden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wood throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Madden pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Madden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madden will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4#
Madden wants to sweep here but Wood controlling him for the moment.
Wood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Madden pulls Wood in close to his closed guard and prevents Wood from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Madden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Madden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wood slaps away a takedown attempt from Madden, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Madden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wood is trying to defend but Madden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Madden not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob Madden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Wood wants to control but Madden is keeping busy.
#SU2#
Madden stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wood to get to his feet.
Madden shoots in for a double leg but Wood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Madden has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Madden gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wood being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Wood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Madden passes into half guard.
Madden sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Madden lands a nice short elbow.
Madden drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Madden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Madden trying to control the pace.
Wood is in trouble now - Madden has advanced to mount!
Wood tries to hold on but Madden postures up.#T4#
BOOM! Madden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#
Wood is rocked!#SUB2#
Madden is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Madden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Madden!
After winning the bout, Bob Madden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SyFi 23
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Marcelo throws a jab but it's blocked by Madden. #TD#
Madden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Madden showed some decent athleticism there.
Marcelo tries to get to full guard but Madden has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Madden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marcelo is not content to let Madden control the position.
Marcelo manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marcelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Marcelo wants to sweep but no luck.
Madden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marcelo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcelo keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Marcelo wants to sweep but no luck.
Marcelo is looking to sweep but instead, Madden has passed into half guard.
Marcelo is looking to improve his position.
Marcelo keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marcelo gets back to full guard.
Marcelo keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Marcelo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madden is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Marcelo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Madden uses it to pass to side control.
Marcelo manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcelo moves into full guard.
Marcelo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madden is one step ahead there. #T3#
Madden wants to control from the top but Marcelo keeps moving.
Marcelo wants to hit a switch here but Madden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marcelo there!
Madden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marcelo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Marcelo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Madden pulls his head out easily.
Madden is stalling here. Marcelo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Madden seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Marcelo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4##SUB2#
Marcelo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Madden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marcelo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Madden wants to pass the guard but Marcelo is keeping the position.
Madden wants to control from the top but Marcelo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Marcelo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madden wants to control from the top but Marcelo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Madden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Madden ducks under a wild hook from Marcelo.#TD#
Madden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Madden prevents Marcelo from improving his position.
Marcelo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Madden has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marcelo is looking to escape. #T1#
A nice elbow there by Madden.
Marcelo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Madden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marcelo is looking to escape.
Marcelo is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Madden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marcelo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Madden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marcelo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marcelo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Madden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Madden's back!#SUB2#
Marcelo looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Madden is controlling Marcelo 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Marcelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Marcelo has a closed guard, preventing Madden from standing up.
Marcelo keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Bob Madden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Madden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marcelo wants to sweep here but Madden controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Madden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marcelo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Madden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marcelo is refusing to be controlled, as Madden sits in half guard.
Marcelo has hold of Madden's hands but Madden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Madden seems to be working for a kimura but Marcelo defends the submission attempt.
Madden wants to take a breather but Marcelo is having none of it.
Marcelo is trying to get back to full guard.
Marcelo moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madden looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Marcelo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Madden dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marcelo throws a body shot but no joy.
Madden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marcelo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcelo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Madden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcelo can do to turn this around?
Marcelo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Madden manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marcelo on his heels. He'll look to pass Marcelo's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Marcelo has his foot on Madden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Madden works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcelo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Madden manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Madden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marcelo passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden tries to roll over but Marcelo keeps him under control.#T1#
Marcelo trying to mount his opponent but Madden defends it.
Madden tries to kick Marcelo off but Marcelo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Marcelo is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Madden to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Madden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcelo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Madden controls Marcelo momentarily but Marcelo frees himself.
Marcelo wants to pass the guard but Madden is keeping the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Madden can't keep his opponent in guard - Marcelo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Madden is defending against the submission attempts here by Marcelo.
Marcelo tries to pass to full mount but Madden defends it. #SUB2#
Marcelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marcelo. #SUB2#
Marcelo is trying to work for a kimura but Madden is defending well.
#T3#
Madden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marcelo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marcelo's back!
Madden keeps control of the position as Marcelo tries to break free.
Marcelo prevents Madden from getting a body triangle.
Marcelo is trying to break free.
Madden trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
Marcelo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Madden trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jorginho Marcelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcelo tries to break free.
Madden trying to control.
Marcelo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marcelo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Madden's guard. Nice work there by Marcelo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Marcelo 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.
Bob Madden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcelo is pushing down on Madden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Madden is fighting to maintain full guard but Marcelo has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 Bob Madden.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Madden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Madden!
A very excited looking Bob Madden 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.
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