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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
AZ gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
AZ is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Marino can't fight it off and eventually AZ manages to take the fight to the floor. Marino looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
AZ decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marino, up you get! #CL#
AZ gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
AZ turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and AZ manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marino is looking to regain half guard here but AZ keeps moving and retains side control.
AZ trying to control the action but Marino is working from the bottom.
Marino manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marino lands with a few short shots to the body.
AZ prevents Marino from improving his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marino flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
AZ tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
AZ trying to control from half guard but Marino is working away.
Marino missing with punches from the bottom.
Marino throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Marino tries to regain full guard. Instead though, AZ has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Marino is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Marino is trying desperately to improve position.
Marino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
AZ missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marino missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
Marino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from AZ.
Marino tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Marino is not content to let AZ control the position.
AZ blocks the strikes from Marino.
Marino connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Marino punching from the bottom.
Marino punching from the bottom.
AZ blocks the strikes from Marino.
Marino landing strikes from the bottom.
Marino tries to get to full guard but AZ has control of the leg.
Marino missing with punches from the bottom.
AZ sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marino defending well though.
Marino punching from the bottom.
#T3#
Marino misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with AZ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marino misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
AZ feints and as Marino raises his hands in defense, AZ changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marino keeping moving, preventing AZ from controlling successfully.
Marino throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
AZ wants to control from the top but Marino keeps moving.
Marino doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Marino wants to sweep here but AZ controlling him for the moment.
Marino trying to strike off his back.
Marino scores with a short punch from the bottom.
AZ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
AZ trying to control but Marino is working from the bottom.
Marino doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Marino trying to strike off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
AZ trying to control but Marino is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from AZ misses the target. #CL#
AZ has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marino.
AZ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
AZ digs a right hand into Marino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marino's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Marino fails to land.
Marino misses with some punches.
Marino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Marino on the inside.
AZ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marino misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by AZ.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanton AZ dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
AZ 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.
Marino looking to hit a scissor sweep but AZ is one step ahead there.
Marino throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
AZ throwing strikes from guard but Marino blocks nicely.
Marino 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.
Marino keeping moving, preventing AZ from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marino trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AZ wants to control from the top but Marino keeps moving.
Marino striking from the bottom.
Marino keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #T1#
AZ trying to control the position from guard on top but Marino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanton AZ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marino throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Marino throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marino will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marino blocks a head kick by AZ.
AZ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marino can do to turn this around?#TD#
AZ drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marino wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Marino misses with a strike from the bottom.
AZ blocks the strikes from Marino.
Marino throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Marino is trying to improve his position.#SU#
AZ stands up and beckons Marino to his feet. #T2##TD#
AZ scores with a takedown into Marino's guard.
Marino throws a couple of heel strikes.
Marino tries to strike from the bottom.
AZ stands and throws Marino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
AZ tries to move to mount but Marino blocks the move with his legs.
Marino regains half guard.
Marino missing with punches from the bottom.
#SU#
AZ gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3##TD#
AZ shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than AZ was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marino misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Marino gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marino punching from the bottom.
Marino misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Marino missing with punches from the bottom.
AZ thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
AZ thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
AZ blocks the strikes from Marino.
Marino is looking for a sweep. AZ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
AZ wants to control but Marino is keeping him busy.
AZ blocks the strikes from Marino.
Marino misses with some strikes from the bottom.
AZ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marino keeps working.
Marino tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
AZ changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked AZ off and has taken his back!
Marino cracks AZ with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing AZ from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marino throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Marino connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for AZ to escape the position.
Marino avoiding AZ 's attempts to control his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Marino. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanton AZ dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
AZ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marino feints the counter takedown.#TD#
AZ bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marino manages to work his way to half guard, despite AZ's best efforts.
AZ prevents Marino from improving his position.
Marino tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Marino regains full guard. Nicely done.
AZ stands up out of Marino's guard for a moment - Marino manages to land a nice upkick.
AZ might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marino will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Marino looking to hit a scissor sweep but AZ is one step ahead there.
Marino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Marino is in close to AZ's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marino distracts AZ with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marino connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
AZ has his foot on Marino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marino works his way back into a safe position though.
AZ looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marino is one step ahead there.
Marino working some strikes from top position.
Marino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
AZ is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Marino scoring with some ground and pound.
Marino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marino with a nice head shot there.
AZ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marino.
Marino keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of AZ's head.
Marino with a nice head shot there.
Marino cracks AZ with a solid left hand.
Marino lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marino postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marino landing some decent shots from guard.
Marino landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
AZ is rocked!
Marino is in close to AZ's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh AZ is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marino connects with a couple of short punches.
Marino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marino loads up on a big left hand. AZ felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Marino looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! AZ can't hide his disappointment, as Marino celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Marino!
A very excited looking Dominik Marino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Marino as Slovak shoots in.#TD#
Marino dives in and scores a takedown into Slovak's guard.
Slovak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marino sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marino has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slovak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marino throwing strikes from guard but Slovak blocks nicely.
Marino 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.#T1##SUB#
Marino drops back looking for a leg! Slovak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slovak manages to kick Marino off! Marino jumps back into Slovak's guard. #SUB#
Marino drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slovak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slovak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slovak! #REVB#
Marino is looking to regain half guard here but Slovak keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Slovak tries for a kimura but Marino is defending well. #T2#
Marino is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Slovak is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Slovak looking to control but Marino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marino sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Slovak trying to control from half guard but Marino is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marino manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marino keeping moving, preventing Slovak from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Slovak has gone for a leg lock! Marino slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slovak's guard.#REVR#
Marino throws an elbow that misses. Slovak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marino's guard. Nice move by Slovak!#REVB##SUB#
Marino looking for a guillotine here but Slovak defends easily.
#SUB#
Marino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slovak defends well.#T4##SUB#
Marino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slovak wants to control from the top but Marino keeps moving. #SUB#
Marino looking for a guillotine here but Slovak defends easily.
#SUB#
Marino has an active guard here but Slovak has managed to pass into half guard.
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 Dominik Marino will probably get the nod.
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#
Slovak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marino is fending him off so far but Slovak persists. Nope, Marino circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Slovak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slovak showed some decent athleticism there.
Marino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slovak is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marino is looking for a sweep. Slovak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marino is pressing down on Slovak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marino has control of Slovak's left arm, preventing Slovak from doing any damage.
Marino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marino tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marino working for a triangle but Slovak defends it easily.
#SUB#
Marino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Slovak tries to free his leg and advance position but Marino is retaining full guard.
Marino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marino keeping moving, preventing Slovak from controlling successfully.
Marino 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.
Marino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slovak. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marino dives in and grabs Slovak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slovak pushes down on Marino's head and hops out.
Slovak is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Marino dives in and scores a takedown into Slovak's guard.
Slovak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marino.
Marino sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slovak's guard. #SUB#
Marino is working for a kimura but Slovak is defending it quite comfortably.
Marino stops Slovak from getting back to his feet.
Slovak wants to control but Marino is keeping busy.
Marino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Marino looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dominik Marino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slovak wants to get back to full guard but Marino has passed into side control.
Slovak is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #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.#SUB#
Marino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slovak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slovak keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Marino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slovak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominik Marino dominated that second round.
That's time! Marino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marino.
Marino doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Slovak counter with a right hand.
Slovak throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Slovak dives in and scores a takedown into Marino's guard.
Slovak trying to control but Marino is working from the bottom.
Slovak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slovak tries to free his leg and advance position but Marino is retaining full guard.
Slovak wants to control from the top but Marino keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino wants to sweep here but Slovak controlling him for the moment.
Marino keeping full guard, as Slovak tries to pass. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marino is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Slovak keeping full guard, as Marino tries to pass.
Marino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Marino.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marino with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Slovak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marino stacks Slovak on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Marino!
Marino misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Marino controls the position from side control.
Marino seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slovak for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Slovak is trying to control Marino's posture but Marino avoids it.
Marino tries to score with some ground and pound. Slovak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Marino staying calm.#SUB#
Marino tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slovak regains half guard.#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.
Marino thows a huge punch but Slovak dodges it nicely.
Slovak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marino controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Marino scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marino in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Marino is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Slovak will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marino working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cole Slovak.
I think Marino 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominik Marino!
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