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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Marlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggie Marlow had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reggie Marlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Martin!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marlow on his heels. He'll look to pass Marlow's guard now, I'm sure.
Martin wants to control from the top but Marlow keeps moving.
Marlow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marlow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marlow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marlow!
Martin is trying to control Marlow's posture but Marlow avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin is trying to buck Marlow off.
Marlow tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marlow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlow working away.
Marlow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marlow wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martin, who protects the arm well.
Martin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marlow asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marlow tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Marlow trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Marlow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marlow tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marlow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marlow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Martin is not content to let Marlow control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marlow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martin!
Marlow jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Martin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Martin and Marlow has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Marlow wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
You can see the frustration on Martin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Marlow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marlow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Darren Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marlow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Martin blocks a head kick by Marlow.
Marlow throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Marlow throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Martin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martin is defended easily by Marlow.
Nice takedown defense from Marlow. No joy for Martin on that attempt.
Marlow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Marlow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reggie Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Martin.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Marlow tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marlow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marlow sprawls well. Marlow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Martin counters by clinching up.
Marlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Marlow is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Martin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martin has Marlow pressed against the cage, preventing Marlow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marlow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marlow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marlow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marlow throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Marlow throws a head kick that Martin semi-blocks.
Marlow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlow lands a nice looking body kick.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Marlow.
Martin blocks a head kick by Marlow.
Martin wants to clinch up but Marlow keeps it at a distance.
Marlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Marlow throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Marlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin blocks a head kick by Marlow.
Martin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marlow counters with a head kick.
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!
Marlow throws a head kick that misses.
Marlow connects with a high kick.
Martin avoids the head kick by Marlow.
Reggie Marlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Martin moves into the clinch.
Marlow is trying to force a seperation but Martin has the dominant position.
Marlow wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marlow throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Marlow.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marlow leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Marlow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlow shoots in but Martin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin avoids the head kick by Marlow.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Marlow! Martin is out on his feet! Marlow rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Martin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Martin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Marlow!
Reggie Marlow managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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