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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BBG 6 -
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tinashi Marchessault! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Martini!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martini closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Marchessault counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martini! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marchessault (4) vs (0) Martini
Marchessault controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Marchessault swings around for an armbar but Martini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marchessault's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marchessault (4) vs (2) Martini
Marchessault is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martini tries to free his leg and advance position but Marchessault is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchessault is controlling Martini's posture.
Martini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marchessault swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Martini stopping the sweep attempt from Marchessault.#SUB#
Marchessault is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marchessault pulls Martini in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martini wants to control from the top but Marchessault keeps moving.
Marchessault working a defensive guard but Martini passes into half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Martini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marchessault wants to control but Martini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marchessault wants to get back to full guard.
Marchessault is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Martini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marchessault is just riding it out for now. Martini eventually gives up the hold.
Marchessault wants to sweep but Martini has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marchessault (4) vs (5) Martini#T3#
Martini is looking to take a break and control but Marchessault is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marchessault tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB2#
Martini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marchessault is trying to work for a sweep but Martini has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marchessault (4) vs (7) Martini
Marchessault wants to hold on but Martini pushes him away.
Marchessault is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marchessault knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martini on the ground.
Martini avoids the attempt from Marchessault to control.
Martini wants to control the pace but Marchessault is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Marchessault can't escape the position.
Martini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marchessault keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martini avoids the attempt from Marchessault to control.#SUB2#
Martini goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marchessault turns into him and now he's in Martini's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marchessault (6) vs (7) Martini#SUB2#
Martini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6##SUB2#
Marchessault avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marchessault looking to pass the guard.
Martini controls Marchessault momentarily but Marchessault frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Marchessault sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martini trying to keep a closed guard but Marchessault is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Martini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marchessault really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marchessault looking to pass the guard.
Martini working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Marchessault is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Martini is trying to keep Marchessault in close.
Marchessault trying to control but Martini is working from the bottom.
Marchessault looking to pass the guard.
Martini wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Marchessault is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marchessault'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.
Marchessault won't allow Martini to sweep him here.
Marchessault pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martini is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Martini is looking for a triangle but Marchessault pushes his legs off easily.
Martini is trying to keep Marchessault in close.
#T10#
Martini being controlled here, momentarily.
Martini wants to sweep but no luck.
Marchessault stays in close to Martini's body and controls the position.
Marchessault pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martini is keeping the position for now.
Martini keeping moving, preventing Marchessault from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marchessault drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martini! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marchessault (6) vs (11) Martini#T11#
Marchessault is trying to improve his position.
Martini trying to control the position but Marchessault is working away.
Marchessault on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marchessault tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Martini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marchessault knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martini passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marchessault! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marchessault (6) vs (13) Martini#T12#
Martini tries to control but Marchessault wriggling away.
Martini avoids the attempt from Marchessault to control.
Marchessault is trying desperately to improve position.
Marchessault reaches up to try and control the position but Martini seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Marchessault rolls and tries to escape and now Martini has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Marchessault (6) vs (16) Martini
Marchessault wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Martini looking for the choke but no joy.
Well, with Martini on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Marchessault is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Marchessault rolls, trying to escape but Martini keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Marchessault trying to control the hands but Martini breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Martini working for the choke.
Martini is trying to stick to Marchessault's back but Marchessault is turning into Martini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marchessault. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marchessault (8) vs (16) Martini
Marchessault trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martini wants to sweep here but Marchessault controlling him for the moment.
Marchessault looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Martini keeping moving, preventing Marchessault from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Martini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marchessault has picked Martini up and slammed him! Martini can't keep hold of the triangle and Marchessault manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marchessault (11) vs (16) Martini
Martini tries to buck Marchessault off but Marchessault is having none of it.
Martini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martini is trying to get back to full guard.
Marchessault is keen to just control but Martini is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martini wins on points by 16 to 11. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Marchessault Jr instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Marchessault Jr breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Stout gets tackled into the cage by Marchessault Jr. Marchessault Jr maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Marchessault Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Marchessault Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stout keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Marchessault Jr wants to control but Stout is keeping him busy.
Marchessault Jr controlling the pace.
Stout is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchessault Jr is keen to just control but Stout is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Marchessault Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Stout avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marchessault Jr. #T1##SUB#
Stout looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marchessault Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marchessault Jr is thwarting Stout's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Stout looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marchessault Jr trying to mount his opponent but Stout defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Stout looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Marchessault Jr stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stout to get to his feet.
Stout shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Marchessault Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Marchessault Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchessault Jr stays in close to Stout's body and controls the position.
Marchessault Jr postures up.
#T3#
Stout managing to control the position. #SUB#
Stout has his foot on Marchessault Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marchessault Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Marchessault Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Stout pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stout is in guard.#REVR#
Marchessault Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stout might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stout wants to control from the top but Marchessault Jr keeps moving.
Stout is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marchessault Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Marchessault Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stout defends well.
Marchessault Jr looks winded!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stout trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchessault Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stout passes Marchessault Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stout trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marchessault Jr tries to roll over but Stout keeps him under control.
Stout seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marchessault Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Marchessault Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Marchessault Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marchessault Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Stout is trying to control but can't.
Marchessault Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stout trying to hold on to Marchessault Jr's head to control him but Marchessault Jr postures up.
Marchessault Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stout does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchessault Jr is thwarting Stout's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Marchessault Jr is going to stand back up.
Marchessault Jr prevents Stout from improving his position.#T1#
Stout trying to hold on to Marchessault Jr's head to control him but Marchessault Jr postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Marchessault Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stout to the ground. Marchessault Jr is now in Stout's guard.
Stout is trying to control the position but Marchessault Jr postures up.
Marchessault Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marchessault Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stout is trying to control the position but Marchessault Jr postures up.
Stout is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Stout not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marchessault Jr wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.
Stout is pulling down on Marchessault Jr's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Stout has his foot on Marchessault Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marchessault Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Marchessault Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Stout fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Marchessault Jr breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Marchessault Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marchessault Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Marchessault Jr is breathing heavily.
Stout is trying to maintain the position but Marchessault Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Stout desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stout is trying to maintain the position but Marchessault Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Stout looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Stout looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stout trying to control but Marchessault Jr postures up.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nicholas Marchessault Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stout is not content to let Marchessault Jr control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marchessault Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marchessault Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marchessault Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Marchessault Jr clinches up with Stout and pushes him back against the cage.
Stout tries to pull guard but Marchessault Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Stout drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orville Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stout tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Marchessault Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Marchessault Jr connects with a leg kick. #TD2#
Marchessault Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stout was covering up waiting for the punch and Marchessault Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Stout had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marchessault Jr defends it easily.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Marchessault Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchessault Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Stout.
Stout controls Marchessault Jr momentarily but Marchessault Jr frees himself. #SUB#
Stout working for a triangle but Marchessault Jr defends it easily.
#T1#
Marchessault Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marchessault Jr wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stout is trying to control the position but Marchessault Jr postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marchessault Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Marchessault Jr clinches up against the cage.
Marchessault Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Marchessault Jr lands a takedown into guard.
Marchessault Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stout avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Stout had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marchessault Jr defends it easily.#SUB#
Stout is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marchessault Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Stout controlling the position.
Stout controls Marchessault Jr momentarily but Marchessault Jr frees himself.
Stout has his hands on Marchessault Jr's head, controlling the position.
Marchessault Jr throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Marchessault Jr pushes Stout up against the cage in a clinch.
Stout is trying to pull guard but Marchessault Jr has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Marchessault Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marchessault Jr manages to end up in side control.
Stout tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Marchessault Jr easily slips into full mount!
Stout is squirming around, avoiding Marchessault Jr's attempts to control the action.
Stout is looking to get to half guard.
Stout is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stout is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stout wants to control but Marchessault Jr is having none of it.#T4#
Marchessault Jr throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Marchessault Jr looking to control but Stout is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stout is working to get back to half guard.
Stout tries to hold on but Marchessault Jr postures up.#SUB2#
Marchessault Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Stout defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stout holds on to Marchessault Jr as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Marchessault Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marchessault Jr 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Marchessault Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Elisme with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Marchessault Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Elisme, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marchessault Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Elisme, which made it look bad.
Marchessault Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Elisme instigates a clinch. #BC#
Marchessault Jr breaks from the clinch.
Elisme scores with a one two! Marchessault Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elisme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchessault Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Elisme connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marchessault Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Marchessault Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Elisme manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marchessault Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elisme is defended easily by Marchessault Jr.#T1#
Marchessault Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Elisme, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marchessault Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nicholas Marchessault Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christofer Elisme.
A head kick misses from Elisme.
Nice takedown defense from Elisme. No joy for Marchessault Jr on that attempt.
Elisme throws a head kick that misses.
Marchessault Jr dodges the punch combination from Elisme.
#CL#
Marchessault Jr has closed the distance and engaged Elisme in a clinch.
#TD2#
Elisme pulls guard successfully.
Elisme is trying to control the position but Marchessault Jr postures up. #T2#
Marchessault Jr trying to control but Elisme is working from the bottom.
Elisme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marchessault Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marchessault Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Marchessault Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Elisme is defending well.
Marchessault Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marchessault Jr passes to full mount! #T3#
Elisme really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marchessault Jr punching from mount but Elisme doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Marchessault Jr controlling from the full mount.
Marchessault Jr prevents Elisme from getting the reversal.
Elisme manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Marchessault Jr stalling.
Elisme tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Marchessault Jr trying to control the action but Elisme is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marchessault Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marchessault Jr trying to advance position but Elisme counters by regaining guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchessault Jr wants to pass the guard but Elisme is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christofer Elisme dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Elisme shoots for a double leg takedown but Marchessault Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Elisme's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marchessault Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Elisme, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marchessault Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Elisme is quick to defend against it.
Marchessault Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elisme as he avoids it easily.
Marchessault Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marchessault Jr shoots for a takedown but Elisme saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Elisme tries to counter it with a takedown but Marchessault Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Marchessault Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marchessault Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchessault Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elisme.#CL2#
Elisme darts in and clinches Marchessault Jr up against the cage.
Marchessault Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Elisme is trying to pull guard but Marchessault Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Marchessault Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elisme will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marchessault Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Elisme breaks away and moves out of range.
Elisme stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Marchessault Jr moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Elisme manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Marchessault Jr gets to his feet. Elisme looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Elisme walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marchessault Jr.#CL2#
Elisme clinches.
Marchessault Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Elisme avoiding damage as Marchessault Jr throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Marchessault Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elisme is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marchessault Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Elisme smiles and moves away.
Marchessault Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Elisme eats them both and turns towards Marchessault Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Marchessault Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elisme displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marchessault Jr up against the cage.
Marchessault Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Elisme controls his hands.
Marchessault Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Elisme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Marchessault Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elisme.
#BC#
Marchessault Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marchessault Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marchessault Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marchessault Jr fails to land the takedown.
Elisme fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Elisme pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Elisme misses with a takedown attempt - Marchessault Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elisme feints a jab promting Marchessault Jr to slip. Elisme then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marchessault Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Elisme tries to clinch up.
Marchessault Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elisme closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marchessault Jr circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchessault Jr throws a leg kick which misses Elisme's front leg but catches the back leg as Elisme tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Elisme shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marchessault Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elisme trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchessault Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Marchessault Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Marchessault Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Elisme tries to sprawl out of it but Marchessault Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elisme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elisme looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marchessault Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Elisme's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Elisme tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marchessault Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elisme somewhat.
Marchessault Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marchessault Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Elisme tries to sprawl out of it but Marchessault Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elisme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elisme wants to counter the offense by Marchessault Jr and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Marchessault Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elisme slaps away a takedown attempt from Marchessault Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elisme wants to counter with a clinch but Marchessault Jr pushes him away.#T1##CL2#
Elisme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marchessault Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marchessault Jr stalling.
Marchessault Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elisme avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marchessault Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Elisme is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elisme is working for takedown but Marchessault Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marchessault Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Elisme.
Elisme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marchessault Jr looking for a takedown.
Marchessault Jr stops a takedown attempt from Elisme.
#BC#
Marchessault Jr breaks the clinch.
Elisme shoots in but Marchessault Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Marchessault Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elisme moves away.
Elisme is trying to counter with his kicks.
Elisme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elisme closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marchessault Jr circles away.
Marchessault Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marchessault Jr with a poor takedown
and Elisme counters with a two punch combo.
Marchessault Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elisme manages to avoid it.
Marchessault Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marchessault Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Elisme wants to clinch up but Marchessault Jr keeps it at a distance.
Marchessault Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Elisme sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marchessault Jr keeps control of Elisme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marchessault Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elisme.
Elisme tries to pull guard but Marchessault Jr won't allow it.
#T3#
Nice elbow from Marchessault Jr.
Elisme is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marchessault Jr is trying to drag Elisme to the mat but Elisme just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Elisme.
Marchessault Jr blocks a body shot from Elisme.
Nicholas Marchessault Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marchessault Jr stops a takedown attempt from Elisme.
#T4##BC#
Marchessault Jr manages to break the clinch.
Marchessault Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elisme swivels and escapes.
Elisme scores with a three punch combo!
#CL#
Marchessault Jr clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Marchessault Jr pulls guard successfully.
Marchessault Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marchessault Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Elisme manages to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchessault Jr tries to roll over but Elisme keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christofer Elisme.
I think Elisme 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christofer Elisme! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Cooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooper.
Cooper lands the left hand.
Cooper connects with a crisp jab.
Cooper lands a jab-cross combination.
Cooper scores with a body shot.
Cooper cracks a nice hook into Marchessault's ribs.
Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marchessault moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marchessault on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper 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.
Cooper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Marchessault throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cooper was covering up waiting for the punch and Marchessault finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marchessault slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Marchessault pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
Marchessault slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Marchessault from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marchessault drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cooper manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marchessault has Cooper in his guard.#REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marchessault wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marchessault can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marchessault looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Marchessault throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marchessault bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooper's guard. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Marchessault drops back looking for a leg! Cooper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooper manages to kick Marchessault off! Marchessault jumps back into Cooper's guard.
Marchessault in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marchessault trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Marchessault working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marchessault not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marchessault is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cooper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marchessault wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Marchessault has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marchessault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DB Cooper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cooper sizes up Marchessault with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cooper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Marchessault throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marchessault is in Cooper's guard.
Marchessault's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cooper keeping full guard, as Marchessault tries to pass.
Marchessault is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Marchessault drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Marchessault as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cooper screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Marchessault! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ovince Marchessault! |
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