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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Olimped misses with a two punch combination.
Olimped shoots in looking for a takedown. Marsh tries to sprawl out of it but Olimped keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marsh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marsh tries to counter with a takedown but Olimped is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Marsh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Olimped feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Olimped trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Marsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh keeping moving, preventing Olimped from controlling successfully.
Olimped wanted to stand there but Marsh had control of the position. #T1#
Marsh has Olimped pulled in close to control his posture.
Olimped advances to half guard.
Marsh keeping hold of Olimped's head, controlling as best he can.
Olimped wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marsh keeps working. #SUB2#
Olimped is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olimped wants to stand up but Marsh has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olimped stuffs the takedown attempt from Marsh. Marsh gets slowly back to his feet.
Olimped lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Olimped drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marsh keeping moving, preventing Olimped from controlling successfully.
Marsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marsh throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Marsh controlling Olimped's posture.
Olimped wants to pass the guard but Marsh is keeping the position.
Marsh keeping moving, preventing Olimped from controlling successfully.
Marsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marsh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Olimped puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Olimped trying to control the action but Marsh is working from the bottom. #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.
Olimped controlling the action here.
Olimped trying to mount his opponent but Marsh defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Olimped drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Marsh throws Olimped to one side and escapes!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsh shoots for a double leg takedown but Olimped sprawls well. He's pushed Marsh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kerer Olimped will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Olimped closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marsh did well to prevent Olimped getting side control.
Olimped throwing shots but Marsh is blocking nicely.
Olimped throwing shots but Marsh is blocking nicely.
Olimped is nestled in close to Marsh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Olimped trying to control from half guard but Marsh is working away.
Marsh keeping hold of Olimped's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Olimped throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marsh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olimped stays in close to Marsh's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Olimped gets to his feet. Marsh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Marsh has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Olimped counters by moving into the clinch.
Marsh can't break the clinch.
Olimped has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Marsh manages to break the clinch.
Olimped closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marsh circles away.
Kerer Olimped seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD2#
Marsh gets caught napping as Olimped dives in and scores a takedown. Marsh manages to retain guard.#ES#
Marsh kicks Olimped off and gets to his feet.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olimped as he avoids it easily.
Olimped shoots in and drives through. Marsh sprawls well.#CL#
Marsh takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olimped tries to pull guard but Marsh won't allow it.
Harley Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kerer Olimped.#TD#
Marsh jumps guard.
Olimped wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving. #T3#
Olimped being controlled here momentarily.
Marsh working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olimped is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Olimped clinches up with Marsh and pushes him back against the cage.
Marsh gets underhooks to prevent Olimped's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh jumps guard but Olimped turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Olimped tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marsh just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harley Marsh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Olimped looks for a takedown but Marsh sprawls well.
Olimped looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Olimped closes the distance and pushes Marsh back into the cage.
Olimped tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harley Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kerer Olimped.#TD#
Marsh jumps into guard, dragging Olimped to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh controlling the position.
Olimped trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Marsh pulls Olimped in close to his closed guard and prevents Olimped from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Olimped in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marsh controlling Olimped's posture.
Olimped trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Olimped has gone for a leg lock! Marsh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Olimped's guard.#REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marsh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harley Marsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marsh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Olimped is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Olimped had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marsh defends it easily.#T3#
Marsh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marsh wants to stand but Olimped is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olimped.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olimped.
Marsh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olimped sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marsh somewhat.#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.
Olimped shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marsh defends it nicely.#CL2#
Olimped forces Marsh back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Olimped jumps guard but Marsh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olimped is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harley Marsh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marsh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harley Marsh!
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