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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Jose De La Cus slips a jab from Marlow .
Marlow shoots in for a double leg but Jose De La Cus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jose De La Cus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jose De La Cus cracks Marlow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marlow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jose De La Cus misses with a wild body shot.
Marlow avoids the body shot from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus lands a body shot.
Carter Jose De La Cus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jose De La Cus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Jose De La Cus.
Marlow throws a lazy body kick
and Jose De La Cus counters with a huge left! Marlow is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jose De La Cus isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Marlow from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jose De La Cus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Jose De La Cus!
After the fight, Carter Jose De La Cus 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Ioannou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marlow .
Ioannou thuds his right hand into Marlow 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Marlow tries to keep at a distance but Ioannou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ioannou stalling against the cage.
Ioannou pushes Marlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ioannou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ioannou. #BC2#
Ioannou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ioannou closes the distance and pushes Marlow back into the cage.#BC2#
Ioannou breaks from the clinch.
Marlow fails with the takedown
and Ioannou counters with a huge left! Marlow is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ioannou isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Marlow from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ioannou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Costa Ioannou!
A victorious Costa Ioannou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RFL-69
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Shadow shoots for a takedown but Marlow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Marlow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shadow's guard.#SUB#
Shadow is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Marlow frees his head nicely. Oh but Shadow has switched to an armbar! Marlow is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chief Shadow!
Chief Shadow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFLFN-15 HHW vs. Farina
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Marlow forces Rinaldi back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Marlow wants the takedown. Rinaldi is fighting it off but Marlow persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rinaldi's guard against the cage.
Marlow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Marlow stands up and waves to Rinaldi to follow him. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marlow . #SU#
Marlow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rinaldi to his feet.
Marlow throws a push kick but Rinaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Marlow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rinaldi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marlow tries to clinch there but Rinaldi circles away.
#TD#
Marlow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rinaldi looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marlow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Marlow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marlow is pushing down on Rinaldi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rinaldi is fighting to maintain full guard but Marlow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marlow is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Marlow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rinaldi sees it coming and defends easily.#SU#
Marlow decides to return to a standing position.
Marlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Rinaldi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marlow defends it well.#TD#
Marlow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rinaldi was covering up waiting for the punch and Marlow finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Marlow is looking to work some ground and pound but Rinaldi has wrist control.
Marlow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rinaldi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marlow . #SUB2#
Rinaldi looking for a guillotine here but Marlow defends easily.
Rinaldi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marlow controls the pace.#T3#
Marlow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rinaldi keeping moving, preventing Marlow from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Rinaldi, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Marlow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marlow showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
Marlow escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Marlow looking to score a takedown here. Rinaldi is defending well but Marlow drives through and ends up in Rinaldi's guard.
Marlow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marlow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rinaldi for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Marlow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rinaldi tries to keep at a distance but Marlow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marlow taking a breather.
Rinaldi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marlow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Marlow on the inside.
Rinaldi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marlow pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Marlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Marlow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rinaldi on his heels. He'll look to pass Rinaldi's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marlow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rinaldi is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here.#T1##SUB#
Marlow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rinaldi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rinaldi is being controlled here.
Rinaldi dodges the ground and pound from Marlow .
Marlow in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlow scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marlow remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SU#
Marlow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Marlow . #CL#
Rinaldi gets tackled into the cage by Marlow . Marlow maintains the clinch.
Rinaldi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marlow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gordon Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Rinaldi.#BC#
Marlow breaks from the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Marlow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rinaldi is trying to defend but Marlow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marlow slows the pace down in half guard.
Marlow works his way into side control.
Marlow landing strikes.
Gordon Marlow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rinaldi is trying to escape the position but Marlow is controlling the position. #T4#
Marlow throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Marlow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rinaldi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Marlow is trying to get an arm triangle but Rinaldi is defending well. #SU#
Marlow decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Marlow gets a double leg takedown into Rinaldi's guard.
Rinaldi is wriggling around but Marlow manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Marlow dominated that second round.
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#
Gordon Marlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rinaldi gets caught flat footed, as Marlow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marlow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marlow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rinaldi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marlow controls the pace.#SU#
Marlow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Marlow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rinaldi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marlow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rinaldi! #T1#
Marlow mounts Rinaldi! Really nice guard pass there!
Marlow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinaldi can do to turn this around?
Marlow with shots to the head and body - Rinaldi looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Marlow looking for a guillotine from mount but Rinaldi is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Marlow gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD#
Marlow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Marlow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rinaldi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marlow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marlow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marlow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rinaldi is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Marlow thowing shots but they're missing.
Marlow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marlow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marlow working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marlow controlling his opponent.
Rinaldi is looking to improve his position but Marlow isn't that keen on the idea.
Rinaldi keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marlow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Marlow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marlow 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Marlow !
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Event:
RFLFN-12 LHW vs. Shadow
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
#R1#
DeRozan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeRozan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marlow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeRozan finds it's way round the side to connect with Marlow 's head.
DeRozan keeps the fight on the outside.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marlow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeRozan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marlow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marlow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeRozan avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeRozan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DeRozan lands a nice looking body kick.
and DeRozan counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Marlow ! He's just covering up as DeRozan starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMar DeRozan!
DeMar DeRozan took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RFLFN-9
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Marlow looks to land a body kick but Shadow moved away.#TD#
Shadow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marlow quickly recovers to half guard.
Marlow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shadow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shadow 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.
Shadow has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Shadow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marlow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marlow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shadow postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Marlow in real trouble here! The ref calls for Marlow to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Shadow!
Chief Shadow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Marlow shoots in but no luck this time.
Marlow fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Gold feints and as Marlow raises his hands in defense, Gold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marlow 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.
Marlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gold's guard. #REVB#
Gold wants to hit a switch here but Marlow passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gold there!
Gold wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marlow .
Marlow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
Marlow controlling from the full mount.
Gold is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Marlow tries to control but Gold wriggling away.
Gold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marlow wants to control the pace but Gold is squirming around nicely.
Marlow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Marlow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gold is looking to escape. #SU2#
Marlow is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gold doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marlow counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Gold changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marlow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marlow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold is pressing down on Marlow 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marlow is holding on for now.
Marlow is looking for a sweep. Gold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gold wants to control but Marlow is keeping him busy. #T3#
Marlow regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marlow wants to sweep but no luck.
Gold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marlow on the ground.
Gold postures up.
Gold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marlow wants to sweep but no luck.
Marlow keeps trying to improve his position.
Marlow pulls Gold in close to his closed guard and prevents Gold from doing any damage or advancing position.#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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marlow has a takedown stuffed.
Shelton Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Marlow .#TD#
Marlow gets caught flat footed, as Gold shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Marlow has his feet on Gold's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Gold gets a double leg takedown into Marlow 's guard.
Gold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marlow 's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Marlow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gold or perhaps it was just good defense by Marlow , which made it look bad.
Gold slaps away a takedown attempt from Marlow , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense.
Marlow closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Shelton Gold has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Marlow as Gold shoots in.
Shelton Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold shoots in looking for a takedown. Marlow tries to sprawl out of it but Gold keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marlow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shelton Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Marlow into the cage.
Gold appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marlow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gold on the side of the head.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gold as he jumps to the side.
Gold feinted with a counter takedown.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marlow enables Gold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marlow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Gold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marlow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marlow controls Gold momentarily but Gold frees himself. #T2#
Gold slips nicely into half guard.
Gold is thwarting Marlow 's attempts to control the position.
Marlow preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Marlow is trying to maintain the position but Gold is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Gold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gold goes for a double leg but Marlow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marlow continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Marlow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Gold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marlow to the mat! Marlow manages to get full guard.
Marlow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marlow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gold manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Marlow drops back looking for a leg! Gold is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gold manages to kick Marlow off! Marlow jumps back into Gold's guard.
Marlow tries to free his leg and advance position but Gold is retaining full guard. #T4#
Marlow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marlow won't allow Gold to get back to his feet.
Gold has his hands on Marlow 's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlow wants to pass the guard but Gold is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gordon Marlow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shelton Gold'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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Gold shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gold showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Marlow manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gold keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Marlow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marlow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marlow defends well and Gold ends up having to push Marlow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gold shoots in looking for a takedown. Marlow tries to sprawl out of it but Gold keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marlow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marlow dives in and grabs Gold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes down on Marlow 's head and hops out.
Marlow goes for a double leg but Gold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gold continues to drive forward.#T1#
Marlow tries for a takedown but Gold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shelton Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Marlow .
Gold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marlow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gold. #TD#
Gold shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Marlow actively working from the bottom here.
Gordon Marlow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marlow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gold's back!#T2##SUB2#
Marlow is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gold defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Marlow controls the action.
Marlow throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gold covering up well under a barage of strikes.
I really don't envy Gold right now.
#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Gold showing good submission defense here.
Gold can't escape the position.
Gold is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Marlow is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gold defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gold preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marlow . #SUB2#
Marlow working for the choke.
Shelton Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Marlow patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marlow controlling well, preventing Gold from escaping the position.
Gordon Marlow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gold is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Marlow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marlow 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Marlow !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Bones fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Marlow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bones tries to pull guard but Marlow holds him up against the cage and eventually Bones drops back down to his feet.
Marlow has Bones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bones tries to stall but Marlow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marlow leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bones is defending well.
Bones stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Bones tries to pull guard but Marlow won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlow digs a right hand underneath Bones's ribcage. Bones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marlow prevents a body shot from Bones.
Marlow looking for a takedown.
Marlow tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
Marlow has Bones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bones looking to stall.
Bones trying to control the position but instead, Marlow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bones into the cage.
Bones can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Marlow tries to circle away but Bones has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC#
Bones manages to break the clinch.
Bones moves out of range as Marlow throws a body kick.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marlow scores with a shot to the body.
Bones shoots for a double leg takedown but Marlow sprawls well. He's pushed Bones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marlow is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marlow 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.
Bones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Marlow moves into range and clinches up with Bones.
Bones stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Marlow pulls Bones into guard.
#SUB2#
Marlow has his foot on Bones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bones works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Marlow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Marlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bones's guard. #REVB#
Bones can't keep his opponent in guard - Marlow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marlow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SU2#
Marlow decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bones blocks a head kick by Marlow .
Bones tries to clinch but Marlow moves out of range.
Marlow is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Marlow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marlow trying to control the pace. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marlow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SU2#
Marlow stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Marlow 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##CL#
Bones clinches up against the cage.
Marlow has Bones pressed against the cage, preventing Bones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Marlow 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marlow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marlow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bones tries to pull guard but Marlow holds him up against the cage and eventually Bones drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Marlow jumps guard.
Marlow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Marlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bones's guard. #REVB#
Marlow content to stall in guard here.
Marlow 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bones looking to control.
#T3#
Marlow controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marlow passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Marlow tries for a kimura but Bones is defending well.
Bones is trying to control Marlow 's posture but Marlow avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bones is trying to control Marlow 's posture but Marlow avoids it.
Bones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marlow .
Marlow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marlow is staying tight to Bones's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marlow goes for a double leg but Bones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bones continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Marlow moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bones tries to pull guard but Marlow won't allow it.
Marlow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Marlow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bones.
Bones has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marlow tries to break free but Bones pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Marlow .
Bones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones is trying to maintain a safe position but Marlow gets an underhook and turns Bones into the cage.
Bones misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Marlow pulls Bones into guard.
#SUB2#
Marlow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Marlow throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Bones wants to stand and escape but instead Marlow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Marlow postures up and lands a big shot to Bones's brow.
Marlow advances position into side control!
Marlow tries to score with some ground and pound. Bones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bones is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Bones looking for a sweep but Marlow has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marlow lands a couple of good shots and Bones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Marlow trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bones doesn't escape.
Marlow is continuing to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Bones fending off the submission attempt from Marlow . #SUB2#
Marlow looking for the RNC.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Marlow controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Marlow is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Bones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Marlow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlow controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Marlow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marlow 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Marlow !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Marlow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marlow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Galahath is out of range and Marlow settles back down.
Marlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Marlow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marlow is looking for a takedown.
Galahath looking to slow down the pace here.
Marlow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galahath prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Marlow . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galahath jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marlow walks away with a smile on his face. Galahath gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Galahath tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marlow swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Marlow rushes Galahath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Marlow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Galahath uses from the top position. #T1#
Galahath is looking to work some ground and pound but Marlow has wrist control.
Galahath is working Marlow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galahath throws a strike but Marlow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Marlow stops Galahath from standing up.
Marlow pushes down on Galahath's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marlow is taking a breather. Galahath says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galahath slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marlow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marlow slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marlow in particular looking to stall.
Galahath wants to get back to full guard but Marlow has mounted him!
Marlow cracks Galahath with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marlow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Galahath tries to lock up and control but Marlow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Marlow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marlow controlling from mount. #SUB#
Marlow is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Galahath to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Galahath shrugs it off.
Galahath is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Marlow unloading with bombs!
Marlow content just to control the position here. #T4#
Marlow moves to the back.
Galahath looks winded!
The referee is taking a good look at Galahath as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Marlow !
Marlow 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.#SUB#
Marlow has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Galahath has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marlow biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Marlow is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Marlow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Marlow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galahath tries to throw a body punch but Marlow avoids it by throwing Galahath back against the cage.
Marlow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marlow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galahath smiles and moves away.
Marlow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Marlow . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlow closes the distance and clinches up with Galahath, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes Galahath against the cage but Galahath circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gordon Marlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Galahath as Marlow shoots in.
A big left from Galahath misses.
Marlow shoots in but Galahath avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##CL#
Marlow moves into range and clinches up with Galahath.
Galahath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Galahath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Galahath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marlow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galahath counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marlow thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marlow shoots in for a double leg but Galahath sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Galahath throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Galahath clinches up with Marlow and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Galahath breaks the clinch.
Gordon Marlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Marlow moves into the clinch.#BC#
Marlow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Galahath moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galahath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Galahath is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marlow being controlled against the cage.
Marlow tries to pull guard but Galahath holds him up against the cage and eventually Marlow drops back down to his feet.
Marlow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galahath gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Galahath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galahath swings wildly with an uppercut but Marlow uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Galahath fails to land.
Marlow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marlow tries to pull guard but Galahath won't allow it.
#TD#
Marlow drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Galahath stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Marlow has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Galahath manages to get his head free but now Marlow has transitioned to an armbar! Galahath grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Marlow ! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gordon Marlow !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Bodrovic lands a slapping body shot.
Marlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Bodrovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bodrovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Marlow circles away.
Bodrovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bodrovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marlow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bodrovic throws a body kick that misses.
Bodrovic closes the distance and clinches up with Marlow , looking for a takedown. Bodrovic pushes Marlow against the cage but Marlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gordon Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Bodrovic.
Marlow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bodrovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bodrovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bodrovic dives in and grabs Marlow 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes down on Bodrovic's head and hops out.
Bodrovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marlow counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow tries for a takedown but Bodrovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bodrovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marlow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bodrovic thinking. #CL#
Bodrovic gets tackled into the cage by Marlow . Marlow maintains the clinch. #T1#
Bodrovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bodrovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marlow walks away with a smile on his face. Bodrovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bodrovic looks winded!
Bodrovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Marlow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown but Bodrovic shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Marlow .
Marlow shoots for a takedown but Bodrovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marlow fails to land with a series of punches.
Bodrovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marlow swats away the attempt to clinch by Bodrovic.
Marlow fails with the takedown.
Bodrovic wants to counter the offense by Marlow and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Marlow shoots in for a double leg but Bodrovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bodrovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bodrovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bodrovic throws a head kick that misses
and Marlow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Marlow clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Bodrovic breaks the clinch.
Bodrovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marlow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bodrovic sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marlow .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bodrovic darts in and clinches Marlow up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Marlow breaks from the clinch.
Bodrovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Marlow circles away.
Marlow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bodrovic.
Sloppy strikes from Bodrovic. Those never looked like landing.
Bodrovic tries for a takedown but Marlow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bodrovic stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Marlow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bodrovic is trying to break the clinch but Marlow is controlling him.
Marlow '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.
Marlow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Marlow for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T4#
Bodrovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bodrovic is trying to break free.
Bodrovic being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Marlow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marlow takes one on the button.
Bodrovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Marlow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Marlow closes the distance and pushes Bodrovic back into the cage.#TD#
Marlow jumps into guard, dragging Bodrovic to the mat.
Marlow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Marlow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Bodrovic moves into the clinch.
Bodrovic misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Marlow breaks the clinch.
Marlow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bodrovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marlow .
Bodrovic wants to counter the offense by Marlow and move into the clinch position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bodrovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodrovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marlow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marlow slips a straight right by Bodrovic.
Bodrovic tries to clinch up but Marlow circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
A head kick by Bodrovic misses #CL#
and Marlow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marlow .
Bodrovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marlow smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Marlow rushes Bodrovic and presses him up against the cage.
Marlow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bodrovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bodrovic keeps control of Marlow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bodrovic prevents Marlow from breaking the clinch.
Bodrovic tries for a takedown but Marlow manages to get underhooks.
Bodrovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marlow walks away with a smile on his face. Bodrovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gordon Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Bodrovic.
Bodrovic shoots in for a takedown but Marlow shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Bodrovic does no damage.
Marlow clobbers Bodrovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Bodrovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marlow defends well and Bodrovic ends up having to push Marlow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bodrovic is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Bodrovic. No joy for Marlow on that attempt. #CL#
Marlow darts in and clinches Bodrovic up against the cage.#BC#
Marlow 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bodrovic tries to clinch but Marlow is having none of it.
Marlow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bodrovic can do to turn this around?
Bodrovic tries for a takedown but Marlow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marlow is looking to land body kicks.
Marlow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marlow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bodrovic.
Marlow has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Bodrovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Bodrovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Marlow successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Bodrovic is sitting in close to Marlow 's body. Marlow has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bodrovic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bodrovic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Marlow .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gordon Marlow !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Killa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marlow .
Ricard Killa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marlow on the side of the head.
Marlow ducks right into an uppercut from Killa.
Marlow avoids the body shot from Killa.
Killa thuds his right hand into Marlow 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marlow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killa doesn't seem bothered though.
Marlow moves away from the strike by Killa.
Killa moves out of range of the body kick from Marlow .
Nice sprawl there from Killa as Marlow shoots in.
Killa throws out a leg kick but Marlow moves out of range and Killa only half commits.
Marlow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Killa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marlow wants to clinch up but Killa keeps it at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Killa scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa throws a right and a left that Marlow avoids nicely.
Marlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Killa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Killa connects with the punch.
Killa tests Marlow 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marlow doesn't seem bothered though.
Marlow closes the distance and clinches up with Killa, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes Killa against the cage but Killa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Marlow . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killa cracks Marlow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Killa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marlow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A nice combination there by Killa.
Killa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Killa misses with a straight left.
Killa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marlow .
Killa looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Marlow moves into range and clinches up with Killa.
Marlow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Killa's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Marlow jumps guard.
#T2##ES#
Marlow has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Killa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Marlow is trying to drag Killa to the mat but Killa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marlow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Killa after a bit of a struggle.
Killa is trying to force a seperation but Marlow has the dominant position.#BC#
Marlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown but Killa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Marlow closes the distance and pushes Killa back into the cage.
Killa is trying to break the clinch but Marlow has him pressed against the cage.
Killa can't break the clinch.
Marlow keeps control of Killa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Marlow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Killa uses from the top position.
Marlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killa's guard. #REVR#
Marlow looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Marlow slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Killa.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killa can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Marlow decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Killa thuds his right hand into Marlow 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marlow has a takedown stuffed.
Killa 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.
Marlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killa stuffs the takedown.
Marlow fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Killa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Killa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marlow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Killa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlow .
The fighters circle momentarily. Killa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killa as he avoids it easily.
Ricard Killa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killa.
Killa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Killa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Marlow clinches up against the cage.
Killa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Marlow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Killa tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marlow with shots to the head and body - Killa looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricard Killa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Killa misses with a body punch
and Marlow counters with a left and a right that stings Killa. #CUT#
It looks like Ricard Killa has been cut.
Marlow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marlow wants to clinch up but Killa keeps it at a distance.
Killa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marlow moves away.
Killa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marlow fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Marlow closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Killa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marlow fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Marlow . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Marlow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Killa.
Marlow fails with the takedown
and Killa counters with a nice uppercut.
Killa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killa is breathing heavily.
Killa slaps away a takedown attempt from Marlow , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marlow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marlow shoots in looking for a takedown but Killa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marlow 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marlow shoots in for a double leg but Killa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Killa cracks Marlow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marlow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marlow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Killa scores with a decent looking hook.
Marlow shoots in and drives through. Killa sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Killa lands with a hook. Marlow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marlow tries to clinch but Killa moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killa.
Marlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marlow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Killa misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Killa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marlow .
Marlow closes the distance and clinches up with Killa, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes Killa against the cage but Killa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marlow walks into a straight right hand from Killa.
Nice uppercut lands for Killa. That snapped Marlow 's head back.
Marlow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killa finds it's way round the side to connect with Marlow 's head.
Killa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ricard Killa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marlow is looking to clinch.
Marlow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Killa. That one must have hurt.
Gordon Marlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marlow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killa pinned against the cage. Killa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Killa stuns Marlow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Killa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killa circles away.
Killa throws a counter combo.
Killa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marlow shoots in looking for a takedown but Killa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marlow 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Marlow clinches up with Killa and pushes him back against the cage.
Killa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marlow effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Marlow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killa connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricard Killa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricard Killa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Marlow - just one landing.
Marlow blocks a jab.
Killa works the jab nicely.
Killa misses with a low kick as Marlow jumps back.
Killa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Marlow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marlow closes the distance and clinches up with Killa, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes Killa against the cage but Killa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marlow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Killa scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Marlow .
Marlow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killa's waist but Killa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marlow off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Marlow . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Killa! But no joy.
Killa scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killa scores with a hook to the body. Marlow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Killa as Marlow shoots in.
Killa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marlow on the side of the head.
Killa connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick by Marlow misses
and Killa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marlow takes one to the side of the head.
Killa slaps away a takedown attempt from Marlow , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killa lands a slapping body shot.
Killa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Marlow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killa manages to avoid it.
As Marlow backs off Killa throws a huge counter combo but Marlow manages to avoid it all.
Nice uppercut there from Killa.
Killa misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killa throws a jab when Marlow was well out of range.
Marlow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Killa manages to circle out of the way.
Killa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marlow in his tracks.
Marlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killa.
Killa misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marlow is looking for a takedown.
Killa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marlow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Marlow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Killa leaves Marlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Killa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marlow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Killa.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killa sprawls well. Killa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Killa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Killa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marlow or perhaps it was just good defense by Killa, which made it look bad.
Killa looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A jab from Killa finds it's way through Marlow 's defenses.
A jab from Killa misses.
Killa connects with a crisp jab.
Marlow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marlow .
Marlow feinted with a counter takedown.
Killa moves out of range of the body kick.
Marlow ducks under a wild hook from Killa.#CL#
Marlow moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marlow is stalling here.
Gordon Marlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricard Killa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marlow scores with a shot to the side of Killa's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricard Killa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killa 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricard Killa!
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gordon Marlow (ranked 5064 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Lobo (ranked 8285 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Marlow ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Crazy Lobo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marlow pushes Lobo up against the cage in a clinch.
Marlow is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lobo can't fight it off and eventually Marlow manages to take the fight to the floor. Lobo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlow (2) vs (0) Lobo
Marlow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lobo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlow has managed to get both his arms back between Lobo's legs - danger averted.
Marlow is stalling in the full guard.
Lobo pushes a forearm under Marlow 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Marlow is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crazy Lobo!
Crazy Lobo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Marlow misses with a takedown attempt - Ferarri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marlow shoots in but Ferarri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferarri is looking to counter the offense by Marlow and move into the clinch.
Marlow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferarri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimbo Ferarri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Marlow .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marlow .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferarri sprawls well. He's pushed Marlow 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Marlow tries to get set, Ferarri tries to push him back and clinch up but Marlow manages to avoid the attempt.
Marlow lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jimbo Ferarri has been cut.#CL2#
Marlow closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Ferarri misses with a knee to the head.
Ferarri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marlow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferarri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferarri looking to throw knees to the head but Marlow is blocking nicely.
Ferarri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferarri tries to land a knee to the head but Marlow blocks with his arms.
Ferarri misses with a knee to the head.
Ferarri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferarri tries a knee to the head but Marlow blocks it.
Ferarri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferarri is breathing heavily.
Ferarri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferarri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferarri is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marlow jumps guard but Ferarri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marlow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ferarri throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Ferarri misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Marlow gets control of Ferarri's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marlow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marlow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferarri's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marlow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Marlow 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Marlow is standing up over Ferarri. Ferarri looks to escape but Marlow dives into side control.
Marlow working the head and body with strikes. #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.
A lull in the action here as Marlow stalls from top position.
Marlow lands a few punches from side control.
Marlow cracks Ferarri with a big elbow.
Ferarri gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Marlow gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gordon Marlow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Ferarri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Marlow takes the fight into the clinch.
Marlow tries to break the clinch but Ferarri is controlling the position.
Ferarri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Marlow ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marlow no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Marlow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferarri defends it easily.
Marlow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marlow working for a triangle but Ferarri defends it easily.
Marlow throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
Ferarri preventing the sweep.
Gordon Marlow has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Marlow has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ferarri should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marlow has tightened it up now! Ferarri should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gordon Marlow !
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Event:
WeInSyd 12
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Marlow clinches up with Huiha and pushes him back against the cage.
Marlow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marlow wants a takedown.
Huiha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marlow pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Marlow manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marlow controlling the position.
Marlow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huiha cracks Marlow with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Huiha drops back looking for a leg! Marlow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marlow manages to kick Huiha off! Huiha jumps back into Marlow 's guard. #SUB#
Huiha 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. #T1##SUB#
Huiha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huiha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Marlow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huiha defends it easily.
Huiha working some strikes from top position.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Marlow manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Marlow decides to pull guard.
Marlow managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marlow is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Marlow is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Huiha has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Marlow doesn't defend quickly enough and Huiha has managed to lock this one up! Can Marlow escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Huiha on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harri Huiha!
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Event:
WeInSyd 8
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Rubenstein closes the distance and clinches.
Rubenstein digs a right hand underneath Marlow 's ribcage. Marlow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Marlow .
Rubenstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rubenstein lands with a light punch inside.
Marlow is trying to break the clinch but Rubenstein has him pressed against the cage.
Marlow blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marlow tries to pull guard but Rubenstein won't allow it.
Rubenstein lands a left hand.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Marlow .
Rubenstein scores with a shot to the side of Marlow 's head.
Marlow jumps guard but Rubenstein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rubenstein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marlow looks winded!
Rubenstein lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Marlow is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marlow .
Marlow is still on wobbly legs! Can Rubenstein finish him?
Marlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marlow blocks an uppercut.
Marlow wants to take the fight to the mat but Rubenstein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Spencer Rubenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Marlow .
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Marlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marlow .
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
Marlow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Rubenstein fails to land.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Marlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Marlow .
Marlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marlow .
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marlow blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rubenstein fails to land.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rubenstein fails to land.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Marlow .
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Marlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Marlow .
Marlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marlow blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rubenstein fails to land.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
Marlow tries to pull guard but Rubenstein won't allow it.
Marlow seems to have recovered his senses.
Rubenstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rubenstein pushes Marlow against the cage. Rubenstein is working some dirty boxing. Rubenstein pushes off with a quick right hook! Marlow goes down! Marlow tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rubenstein moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Rubenstein!
A victorious Spencer Rubenstein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SyFi 26
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Marlow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in West's half guard.
Marlow looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
West tries to roll over but Marlow keeps him under control.
West gets full guard.
Marlow wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marlow working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
West wants to control the position but Marlow says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
West looking for submissions off his back.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
West makes his way to full guard. A much better position for West.
Marlow won't allow West to sweep him here.
Marlow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
West is trying to keep Marlow in close.
West looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marlow is one step ahead there. #SUB#
West is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marlow defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
West throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
West not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
West thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marlow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marlow wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West controls Marlow momentarily but Marlow frees himself.
Marlow is looking to stand up but West won't let him.
West throwing short punches from the bottom. #SUB#
West is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Marlow has his hands clasped together but West extends and breaks Marlow 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by West.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haven West!
Haven West decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
SyFi 17
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Marlow looks for a takedown but Schoenfield sprawls well.
Schoenfield misses with a takedown
and Marlow counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kent Schoenfield has been cut.
Marlow shoots for a double leg takedown but Schoenfield sprawls well. He's pushed Marlow 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Marlow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marlow tries to stand but can't do so whilst Schoenfield controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schoenfield is doing well to control the position and prevent Marlow from advancing to side control.#T1#
Schoenfield is trying to maintain the position but Marlow is very close to passing his half guard.
Marlow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schoenfield keeps working.
Schoenfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlow wants to take a breather but Schoenfield is having none of it.
Schoenfield is trying to maintain the position but Marlow is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marlow throws a sloppy head kick and Schoenfield moves out of range easily.
Marlow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schoenfield 's waist but Schoenfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marlow off to one side.
Kent Schoenfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Marlow .#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marlow tries for a takedown but Schoenfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marlow looks winded!
Schoenfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marlow circles away.
Schoenfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Marlow .
Schoenfield is looking for a counter combo.
Marlow tries to clinch but Schoenfield moves out of range.
Schoenfield shoots in for a takedown but Marlow shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Schoenfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marlow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schoenfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlow is retaining full guard.
Schoenfield stands and throws Marlow 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marlow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schoenfield . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Schoenfield decides to stand back up. #T3##CL#
Schoenfield gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Schoenfield jumps guard and drags Marlow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Schoenfield striking off his back.
Schoenfield thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marlow stopping the sweep attempt from Schoenfield .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schoenfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schoenfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Marlow wants to stand but Schoenfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marlow throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Schoenfield forces Marlow back against the cage and clinches.
Schoenfield is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Marlow has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Schoenfield clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Schoenfield wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schoenfield wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Schoenfield showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kent Schoenfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kent Schoenfield 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Schoenfield stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Schoenfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marlow pushes Schoenfield off but Schoenfield dives into side control.
Marlow pushes Schoenfield away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Schoenfield gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marlow can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schoenfield postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Marlow is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here as Schoenfield stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Marlow is not content to let Schoenfield control the position.
Marlow is looking to regain half guard here but Schoenfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Kent Schoenfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schoenfield wants to control but Marlow is keeping him busy.
Marlow tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Schoenfield easily slips into full mount! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Schoenfield working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marlow is trying desperately to improve position.
Marlow holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Schoenfield tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Schoenfield trying to control but Marlow is having none of it.
Schoenfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Marlow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schoenfield in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Schoenfield tries to control but Marlow wriggling away.
Marlow wants to get back to his feet.
Schoenfield is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Marlow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schoenfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marlow is looking to escape.
Marlow can't escape the position.
Marlow is squirming around, avoiding Schoenfield 's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Schoenfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kent Schoenfield 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Schoenfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marlow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schoenfield has his takedown stuffed
and Marlow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marlow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marlow dives in for a single leg takedown but Schoenfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schoenfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marlow .#TD#
Schoenfield scores with a takedown into Marlow 's guard.
Schoenfield could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schoenfield passes Marlow 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schoenfield is keen to just control but Marlow is a slippery customer.
Marlow is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Schoenfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schoenfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schoenfield is trying to control. Marlow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schoenfield is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marlow is trying to stand up here but Schoenfield is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schoenfield tries to clinch but Marlow moves out of range. #TD#
Schoenfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marlow to the mat! Marlow manages to get full guard.
Marlow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schoenfield controls the pace.
Schoenfield postures up.
Schoenfield stands and throws Marlow 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marlow is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Schoenfield has control of an arm but Marlow manages to advance to Schoenfield 's back!
Schoenfield manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marlow 's guard. Nice work there by Schoenfield .
Schoenfield 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schoenfield lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schoenfield is working Marlow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marlow is trying to keep Schoenfield in close.
#SUB2#
Schoenfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Marlow has a closed guard, preventing Schoenfield from standing up.
Schoenfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schoenfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Schoenfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schoenfield , 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Schoenfield !
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