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Event:
BFC HARDCORE 2
Date: Jun 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Long.
Long misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marshall lands a nice hook to Long's body. Long takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marshall with the inside leg kick.
Marshall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Long moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marshall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Long throws a series of punches but Marshall avoids them all with ease.
Marshall Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Long tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marshall catches Long with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Marshall ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Long out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshall Marshall!
After the fight, Marshall Marshall 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:
BFC HARDCORE 1
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Luthor goes for a double leg but Marshall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marshall continues to drive forward.
Marshall stuffs the takedown.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Luthor's shoulder, as Luthor tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Marshall forces Luthor back against the cage and clinches.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
Luthor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marshall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marshall Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Luthor.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marshall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Lex Luthor has been cut.#TD2#
Luthor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The strikes coming from Luthor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Luthor takes a little break here. Marshall wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Luthor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Luthor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Luthor working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luthor tries to score with some ground and pound. Marshall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Marshall is trying to control Luthor's posture but Luthor avoids it.
Marshall seems a little lost for a moment, as Luthor dominates the positioning.
Luthor is putting a hurting on Marshall here, landing some big shots from side control.
Luthor trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Luthor tries to score with some ground and pound. Marshall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Marshall is trying to get back to half guard.
Luthor is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luthor working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luthor scores with a couple of short elbows.
Marshall is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Luthor working the body and head with strikes.
Marshall tries to buck Luthor off but Luthor is having none of it.
Luthor with the ground and pound but Marshall regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Luthor is trying to control. Marshall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Luthor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Luthor is controlling well.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Luthor there.
Marshall wants to control but Luthor is keeping busy.
Luthor working the head and body with strikes.
Luthor is nestled in close to Marshall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marshall pushes Luthor off looking to stand but Luthor dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Luthor seems content to control.
Marshall wants to control but Luthor is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Still in half guard, Luthor seems content to control.
Luthor slips a nice elbow through Marshall's hands, connecting with Marshall's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Luthor winds up and cracks Marshall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marshall trying to control from the bottom.
Luthor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luthor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luthor throws a sloppy head kick and Marshall moves out of range easily.
Marshall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Luthor just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Luthor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marshall quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luthor trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Luthor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lex Luthor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Marshall misses with a series of wild punches.
Marshall blocks a head kick by Luthor.
#CL2#
Luthor moves into the clinch.
Marshall stops a takedown attempt from Luthor.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Luthor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall lands a right hand.
Marshall prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Marshall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Marshall tries to keep at a distance but Luthor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marshall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marshall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall looking to throw knees to the head but Luthor is blocking nicely.
#T1##TD2#
Marshall is fighting off a takedown attempt but Luthor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Marshall to the mat. Marshall regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Luthor is fighting to break Marshall's control of his arms but Marshall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Luthor stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marshall working a defensive guard but Luthor manages to pass into side control anyway.
Luthor is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luthor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
The strikes coming from Luthor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Luthor trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Marshall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marshall tries to buck Luthor off but Luthor is having none of it.
Luthor is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luthor is working Marshall over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Marshall tries to improve position but can't.
Luthor working the ground and pound but Marshall is defending the strikes.
Marshall is trying to get back to his feet.
Luthor working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Luthor.
A low kick lands for Luthor.
Luthor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luthor. #CL#
Marshall moves into the clinch.#BC#
Marshall breaks the clinch.
Luthor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marshall. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Marshall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marshall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marshall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4##CL2#
Luthor clinches with his opponent.
Luthor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marshall Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Luthor.
Marshall prevents the takedown attempt.
Luthor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marshall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marshall lands an elbow inside.
Marshall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marshall misses with some punches.
Marshall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luthor goes for a takedown attempt but Marshall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luthor is breathing heavily.
Luthor moves to clinch but Marshall breaks away
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marshall misses with a leg kick.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Luthor moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Luthor with the counter takedown but Marshall avoids it easily.#TD2#
Luthor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Luthor lands in his opponent's guard.
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 Marshall Marshall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lex Luthor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Luthor tries for a takedown but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Luthor moves into the clinch.
Luthor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luthor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marshall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marshall Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Luthor.#TD2#
Luthor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Marshall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Luthor controlling well, preventing Marshall from escaping the position.
Marshall wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Marshall right now.
Luthor is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T1#
Marshall trying to control the hands but Luthor breaks the grip.
Luthor is throwing strikes but Marshall counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Marshall regains half guard.
Marshall wants to control but Luthor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Luthor lands strikes from half guard.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Marshall is looking to escape.#T2#
Luthor lands with a punch from half guard.
Luthor stalling away here and it's allowed Marshall to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Luthor stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.
Luthor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marshall's head.
Luthor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marshall is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Marshall stops Luthor from standing up.
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Marshall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Luthor has control of Marshall's left arm, preventing Marshall from doing any damage.
Marshall looking to sit in guard and control but Luthor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Luthor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Luthor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Luthor lands strikes from half guard.
Lex Luthor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luthor thows a huge punch but Marshall dodges it nicely.
Luthor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marshall wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Luthor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marshall is trying to stand.
Marshall is not content to let Luthor control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Luthor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marshall is staying active underneath Luthor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Luthor content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Luthor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marshall did well to prevent Luthor getting side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Luthor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luthor 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lex Luthor!
Lex Luthor took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RC5 Han vs Brown
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Marshall gets a clinch.
Marshall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Ronaldson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ronaldson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marshall tries to break free but Ronaldson pushes him back against the cage.
Ronaldson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marshall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marshall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ronaldson blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Ronaldson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ronaldson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall wants to stand up but Ronaldson is controlling him. #T1#
Ronaldson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ronaldson being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Marshall is looking for a triangle but Ronaldson pushes his legs off easily.
Ronaldson content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Marshall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldson defends well.#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.
Ronaldson shoots in but no luck this time.
Marshall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marshall looks to land a combination. Ronaldson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ronaldson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ronaldson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marshall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Marshall. No joy for Ronaldson on that attempt.
Marshall Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donny Ronaldson.
Nice cross by Marshall.
Marshall tries to clinch there but Ronaldson circles away.
Marshall wants to clinch up but Ronaldson keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Ronaldson shoots in and bounces Marshall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Marshall has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ronaldson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Jab, jab by Marshall - just one landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ronaldson.
Marshall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ronaldson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ronaldson.
Marshall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Ronaldson slips the punch.#T4#
Ronaldson wants to clinch#KD#
and Marshall counters with a crisp one two that drops Ronaldson! Marshall thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ronaldson to his feet! Ronaldson is in big trouble!
Ronaldson looks winded!
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Ronaldson wants to counter with a clinch but Marshall pushes him away.
Ronaldson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ronaldson tries to clinch
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ronaldson looking to score a takedown here. Marshall is defending well but Ronaldson drives through and ends up in Marshall's guard.
Marshall wants to stand but Ronaldson is controlling the position.
Marshall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marshall controls Ronaldson momentarily but Ronaldson frees himself.
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 Marshall Marshall 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#
Marshall tries to bum rush Ronaldson with a series of wild strikes but Ronaldson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ronaldson blocks a head kick by Marshall.
Ronaldson closes the distance and clinches up with Marshall, looking for a takedown. Ronaldson pushes Marshall against the cage but Marshall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ronaldson moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Ronaldson wants to counter with a clinch but Marshall pushes him away.
Ronaldson moves out of range of the leg kick from Marshall.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marshall. #CUT#
It looks like Donny Ronaldson has been cut.
Marshall Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
Ronaldson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Marshall counters with a nice right hand that sends Ronaldson toppling to the canvas! Ronaldson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marshall finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ronaldson takes the fight into the clinch.
Marshall has had enough of the clinch but Ronaldson keeps him there for the moment.
Marshall tries to break the clinch but Ronaldson is controlling the position. #BC2#
Ronaldson breaks the clinch.
Ronaldson with a poor takedown
and Marshall counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Ronaldson is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marshall Marshall!
Marshall Marshall got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
QFC Tournament 968 Round 3
Date: Mar 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Marshall misses with a head kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
Fighter is leaning against Marshall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Fighter.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
A short right from Fighter.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fighter works on Marshall's body with a couple of short punches.
Fighter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Marshall is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Marshall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fighter throws a big uppercut that drops Marshall! More strikes from Fighter and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Marshall lies dazed against the cage as Fighter celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tourney Fighter!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 968 Round 2
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Marshall closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Gabriel.
Marshall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gabriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Gabriel is looking for a takedown.
Gabriel has Marshall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marshall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gabriel jumps guard but Marshall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel slips a jab from Marshall.#CL#
Gabriel clinches up with Marshall and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Marshall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Marshall. No joy for Gabriel on that attempt.
Marshall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gabriel counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Marshall forces Gabriel back against the cage and clinches.
Gabriel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshall to keep the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Gabriel.
Marshall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Gabriel jumps guard but Marshall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Gabriel wants a takedown but no success here.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but Marshall holds him up against the cage and eventually Gabriel drops back down to his feet.
Gabriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Marshall.
#TD#
Gabriel has hold of one of Marshall's legs. Marshall is fighting the takedown attempt but Gabriel gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Marshall is pulling down on Gabriel's head. It's preventing any offense from Gabriel, at least for the moment.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabriel is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Gabriel 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.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck.
Gabriel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marshall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gabriel under the eye.#T3#
Gabriel keeps the fight on the outside.
Gabriel blocks a head kick by Marshall.
Gabriel needs to keep his hands up - Marshall had a free shot at his head there.
Gabriel ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Marshall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Gabriel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marshall, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Gabriel pulls guard successfully.
Marshall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gabriel's guard.
Marshall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gabriel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gabriel wants to stand and escape but Marshall is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gabriel is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Marshall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gabriel prevents Marshall from getting back to his feet.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marshall Marshall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Gabriel tries to counter by clinching up but Marshall breaks away and moves out of range.
Marshall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Gabriel moves away and avoids it.
Marshall thuds his right hand into Gabriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck for Gabriel with that takedown attempt.
Marshall misses with a body punch
and Gabriel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marshall's knee momentarily.
Marshall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marshall tries to clinch but Gabriel moves out of range.
Gabriel throws a counter high kick but Marshall was just alert enough to avoid it.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Gabriel misses with a body kick.
Gabriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall takes a swing at Gabriel's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Gabriel dives in and scores a takedown into Marshall's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gabriel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marshall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marshall has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gabriel looking to control.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gabriel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marshall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marshall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet.
Gabriel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marshall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gabriel is staying active underneath Marshall, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marshall pulls his head out easily.
Gabriel is refusing to be controlled, as Marshall sits in half guard.
Gabriel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marshall.
Gabriel moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a triangle but Marshall pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Gabriel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel passes into side control, despite Marshall's attempt to control the position.
Marshall is looking to regain half guard here but Gabriel keeps moving and retains side control.
Gabriel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Marshall is trying to control Gabriel's posture but Gabriel avoids it. #SU#
Gabriel stands up.
Samuel Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Marshall tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Gabriel tries to keep at a distance but Marshall has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gabriel misses with the combination.
Marshall throws a right hand that Gabriel ducks under and follows up with a left that Gabriel also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Marshall.
Marshall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marshall wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Marshall misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gabriel ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gabriel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall tries to clinch but Gabriel is having none of it.
Marshall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gabriel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Marshall drives through and clinches with Gabriel against the cage.
Gabriel fails to pull guard.
Gabriel tries to break the clinch but Marshall is controlling the position.
Gabriel working hard to break the clinch.
Marshall leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Marshall breaks the clinch.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Gabriel.
And Marshall tries to counter it with a takedown but Gabriel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gabriel takes one to the chin there.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall. Those never looked like landing. #KD2#
Marshall cracks Gabriel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gabriel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Marshall finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Marshall.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gabriel.
As Marshall looks to move away, Gabriel throws a big counter combo but Marshall just gets out of the way.
Marshall throws a hook but Gabriel avoids it easily.
Gabriel throws a quick counter head kick but Marshall was just out of range.
Marshall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gabriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall looks to land a combination but Gabriel avoids it well. #T1#
Marshall throws the kick towards the body but Gabriel avoids it.
Gabriel avoids the head kick by Marshall.
Marshall stuffs the takedown attempt from Gabriel. Gabriel gets slowly back to his feet.
Gabriel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That kick from Marshall tenderised Gabriel's leg. Gabriel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gabriel misses with a takedown
and Marshall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gabriel has time to react.
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gabriel dives in and grabs Marshall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marshall pushes down on Gabriel's head and hops out.
Gabriel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Marshall moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Marshall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Marshall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Look low, kick high! Marshall uses the oldest trick in the book to send Gabriel tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Marshall is absolutely delighted - when Gabriel wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marshall Marshall!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 968 Round 1
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jim as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Jim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marshall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marshall tries to work over Jim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jim has Marshall pressed against the cage, preventing Marshall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jim tries to circle away but Marshall has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Marshall gets control of Jim's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marshall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Marshall looking for a guillotine here but Jim defends easily.
Jim stops Marshall from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Jim tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall is retaining full guard.
Jim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jim being controlled here momentarily.
Jim stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marshall tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick from Jim.
Marshall lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Marshall gets underhooks to prevent Jim's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Marshall manages to break the clinch.
Marshall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Jim instigates a clinch.
Marshall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Marshall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Jim instigates a clinch.
Marshall tries to pull guard but Jim holds him up against the cage and eventually Marshall drops back down to his feet.
Marshall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gentleman Jim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Marshall.
Jim is trying to push Marshall away but Marshall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jim working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Jim breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Marshall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marshall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jim counters with a nice uppercut.
Marshall Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Marshall moves into the clinch.
Marshall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marshall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marshall wants to break free but Jim has control.
Marshall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Marshall manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Jim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marshall tries to score a body lock takedown but Jim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marshall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jim just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marshall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marshall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Jim breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Marshall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Jim misses
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Marshall gets tackled into the cage by Jim. Jim maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marshall.
Marshall keeps control of Jim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jim blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Marshall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marshall has Jim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marshall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jim is defending well.
Jim keeps control of Marshall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Marshall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Jim closes the distance and pushes Marshall back into the cage.#TD#
Jim manages to pull guard.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Jim is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marshall Marshall 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#
Marshall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gentleman Jim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Jim. #CUT#
It looks like Marshall Marshall has been cut.
Marshall with a nice cross.
Marshall lands with an overhand left.
Jim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt - Jim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jim throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range. #CL#
Jim closes the distance and clinches.
Jim stalling in the clinch.
Jim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marshall wants to get back to striking at distance but Jim won't allow it.
Jim just leaning against Marshall, taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jim.
#BC#
Jim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Jim throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marshall drops Jim with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jim! Marshall dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Marshall!
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