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Event:
QFC Tournament 931 Round 4
Date: Oct 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Marks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.
Li takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Li throws a head kick that Marks semi-blocks.
Marks looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Li misses.
Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Li misses with an uppercut
enabling Marks to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Xi Li has been cut.
Li throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li throws a series of punches but Marks moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks connects with a body shot that sends Li's belly button to the back.
Li takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#
Li is rocked!
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marks sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Li's defenses. It connects perfectly with Li's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Marks!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 931 Round 3
Date: Oct 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Marks blocks a jab.
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Marks rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.
Marks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marks lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Marks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Marks.
Machida looks winded!
Marks lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Marks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marks.
Marks lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Nice body punch from Marks.
Marks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards. #ROC#
Machida is rocked!#T1#
A short body shot lands from Marks as the two fighters clinch.
Marks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Marks finish him?
Marks lands with a light punch inside.
Marks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marks creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Machida with a big uppercut! Machida tries to clinch up but Marks pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Machida to the mat! Machida covers up and Marks unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anton Marks!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 931 Round 2
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Marks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bagietka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marks somewhat.
Marks lands with a good body shot.
Bagietka throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Marks drives through and clinches with Bagietka against the cage.
Bagietka tries to pull guard but Marks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Marks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagietka moves out of range of the leg kick from Marks.
Bagietka misses with a body shot.
Marks feints the counter takedown.
Marks fails with the takedown.
Bagietka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marks.#T1#
Bagietka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marks shoots in for a takedown but Bagietka shows good takedown defense.
Bagietka throws a quick counter head kick but Marks was just out of range.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Marks.
Marks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bagietka as he avoids it easily.
Bagietka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bagietka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marks pinned against the cage. Marks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Bagietka tries to keep at a distance but Marks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bagietka struggles to land a body shot inside as Marks controls his hands.
#TD2#
Marks manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Bagietka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marks's guard.
Marks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Marks controls Bagietka momentarily but Bagietka frees himself.
Bagietka stops Marks from standing up. #SU#
Bagietka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Marks fails with a takedown attempt.
Bagietka fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Marks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Marks tries to score a body lock takedown but Bagietka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Bagietka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marks stalls.
Marks managing to block the knees to the body from Bagietka.
Marks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bagietka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bagietka after a bit of a struggle.
Marks looks winded!
Bagietka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marks keeps control of Bagietka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Marks breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Bagietka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marks is trying to pull guard but Bagietka has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Marks jumps guard but Bagietka stands there with Marks around his waist. Marks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bagietka jumps guard but Marks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bagietka is looking to break free of the clinch but Marks has double underhooks.
Marks is working for takedown but Bagietka is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Marks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Bagietka. Those never looked like landing.
Bagietka dives in and grabs Marks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marks pushes down on Bagietka's head and hops out.
Marks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bagietka fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marks misses with a kick to the body
letting Bagietka counter with a right hand.
Bagietka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marks keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Michal Bagietka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marks tries to bum rush Bagietka with a series of wild strikes but Bagietka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bagietka throws a counter high kick but Marks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marks fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Marks moves into the clinch successfully.
Marks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bagietka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marks has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagietka tries to clinch up.#CL#
Bagietka clinches.
Marks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marks taking a breather.#T1#
Bagietka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Marks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bagietka shoots in but Marks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bagietka tries to clinch there but Marks circles away.
Bagietka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagietka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Marks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bagietka is trying to push Marks away but Marks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marks jumps guard but Bagietka stands there with Marks around his waist. Marks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Marks.#BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Bagietka tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks dives in for a single leg takedown but Bagietka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Marks pushes Bagietka up against the cage in a clinch.
Marks avoiding damage as Bagietka throws knees to the body.
Marks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bagietka's efforts to push away.
Bagietka is pressed up against the cage. Marks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bagietka down to the mat. Bagietka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marks is breathing heavily.
Bagietka misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Marks clinches up with Bagietka and pushes him back against the cage.
Marks is trying to pull guard but Bagietka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marks works on Bagietka's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Bagietka is looking to break free of the clinch but Marks has double underhooks.
Bagietka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Marks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bagietka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marks fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Marks has Bagietka up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Bagietka is looking to control Marks's arms but Marks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bagietka has his back to the cage.
Marks is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Marks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bagietka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marks jumps guard but Bagietka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marks jumps guard but Bagietka stands there with Marks around his waist. Marks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bagietka working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bagietka walks away with a smile on his face. Marks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Marks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Marks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bagietka shoots in for a takedown but Marks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Marks clinches.
Bagietka tries to throw a body punch but Marks avoids it by throwing Bagietka back against the cage.
Marks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bagietka.
Bagietka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bagietka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bagietka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bagietka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marks counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Bagietka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagietka shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown but Bagietka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bagietka tries to clinch but Marks moves out of range.
Bagietka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Marks rushes Bagietka and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Marks decides to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marks can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Marks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bagietka has picked Marks up and slammed him! Marks can't keep hold of the triangle and Bagietka manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Marks is not content to let Bagietka control the position.
Marks is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Marks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bagietka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A control attempt from Marks but he's now mounted!
Marks is looking to improve his position but Bagietka isn't that keen on the idea.
Marks tries to hold on but Bagietka pushes him away.
Marks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bagietka is staying active.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marks has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Bagietka controlling from the back.
Bagietka wants to control but Marks is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagietka biding his time, controlling Marks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Marks.
I think Marks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Anton Marks!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Anton Marks!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Anton Marks!
Anton Marks wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 931 Round 1
Date: Oct 01, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marks.
Roy avoids the head kick by Marks.
Roy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roy.
Marks tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Marks closes the distance and pushes Roy back into the cage.
Marks is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Marks pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marks is keeping the position for now.
Marks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully. #T1#
Roy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marks looking for a sweep. Not yet Marks, not yet. #SUB2#
Marks has his foot on Roy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roy works his way back into a safe position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marks is pulling down on Roy's head. It's preventing any offense from Roy, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Marks moves into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Marks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Roy actively working from the bottom here.
Roy trying to control but Marks postures up.
Marks is looking to take a break and control but Roy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Roy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roy won't allow Marks to pass to mount. #T3#
Marks wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marks is just content to waste time from the top position. Roy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marks wanted to stand there but Roy had control of the position.
Roy wants to stand but Marks is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roy leaves Marks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roy tries to land a front kick but Marks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roy shoots in for a double leg but Marks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Marks moves into range and clinches up with Roy.
Marks wants to take the fight to the mat but Roy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Marks.
Roy wants to stall.
Marks struggles to land a body shot inside as Roy controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Marks pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Marks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roy defends well.
Marks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roy is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Marks 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#
Roy fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roy.
Roy sets himself, and Marks steps forward looking for the clinch! Roy avoids it this time.
Roy tries to close the distance and clinch but Marks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marks goes for a double leg but Roy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roy continues to drive forward.
Marks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marks slips under a jab from Roy.
Marks dives in and grabs Roy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roy pushes down on Marks's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Marks as Roy shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Marks clinches up against the cage.
Roy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marks is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Roy is trying to pull guard but Marks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marks has Roy pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Marks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
Roy tries to stand but Marks is controlling from the bottom.
Marks working a defensive guard here.
Marks wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marks has Roy pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Marks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marks is looking to sweep but instead, Roy has passed into half guard.
Marks is looking to control Roy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marks avoid being mounted?#T3#
Marks gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Marks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marks is pulling down on Roy's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roy.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marks.
Marks shoots in for a double leg but Roy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marks circles away.
Roy slaps away a takedown attempt from Marks, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Marks takes the fight into the clinch.
Roy tries to pull guard but Marks won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy missing with knees to the body.
Marks looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Marks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marks looking for a takedown.
Marks pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Marks gets control of Roy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Roy stands and throws Marks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy working away.#SUB#
Roy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Marks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Marks controls his leg.
Marks tries to get to full guard but Roy has control of the leg.
Roy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
It looks like Roy is going to stand back up.
Roy is looking to take a break and control but Marks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marks wants it to stay on the feet.
Roy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marks sprawls well. Marks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roy gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Roy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarks.
Roy shoots for a double leg takedown but Marks sprawls well. He's pushed Roy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roy avoids it really well and circles away.
Donk. Marks catches Roy right on the button with a cross.
Marks shoots in for a double leg but Roy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anton Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Marks has managed to clinch.
Marks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4##BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Marks moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Marks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marks striking off his back but it's not causing Roy any problems.
Marks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roy is controlling him.
Roy stopping the sweep attempt from Marks.
Marks wants to stand but Roy is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Marks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marks 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 for Anton Marks!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Anton Marks!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Anton Marks!
Anton Marks wins by unanimous decision!
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