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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Marshall (ranked 939 p4p, 103 weight class) and Matel Huchkov (ranked 1115 p4p, 120 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matel Huchkov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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139 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
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170 cm
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143 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tobias Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matel Huchkov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Huchkov moved out of range nicely.
Huchkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Marshall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Marshall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marshall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huchkov lands a jab.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Marshall.
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
A quick step to the side and Marshall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huchkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marshall moves away from the strike by Huchkov.
Huchkov wants to clinch up but Marshall keeps it at a distance.
Huchkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huchkov swings widly with a right hand
and Marshall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marshall misses the jab.
Huchkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Huchkov tests Marshall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huchkov takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Marshall throws a hook but Huchkov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Marshall is having none of it.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Huchkov is just out of range.
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marshall as he avoids it easily.
Tobias Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.
Marshall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marshall scores with a nice strike.
Marshall lands with a nice body punch.
Huchkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marshall under the eye.
A head kick misses from Huchkov.
An attempted straight right counter from Marshall misses the target.
Huchkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marshall pinned against the cage. Marshall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut
letting Marshall counter with a right hand.
Marshall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marshall wants it to stay on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Marshall misses its target.
Huchkov misses with a takedown
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Marshall coming out on top.
Marshall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Huchkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huchkov moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huchkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huchkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall.
A shot to the liver by Marshall. Beautiful body shot.
Tobias Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall works the jab nicely.
Huchkov throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall tries to bum rush Huchkov with a series of wild strikes but Huchkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marshall throws the left hand but Huchkov avoids the punch easily.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshall moves out of range of the strikes.
Huchkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marshall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huchkov is in Marshall's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Huchkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marshall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huchkov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Huchkov from controlling successfully.
Huchkov wanted to stand there but Marshall had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huchkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huchkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Huchkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marshall's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huchkov scores with a takedown into Marshall's guard.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Huchkov tries to pass.
Marshall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huchkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Marshall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Huchkov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huchkov is one step ahead there.
Marshall is working hard here to advance position.
Huchkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Huchkov throwing strikes but missing.
Huchkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Huchkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Huchkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huchkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marshall 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Marshall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Huchkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marshall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Huchkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marshall stuffs the takedown.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huchkov can do to turn this around?
Huchkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall looks to land a right hand but Huchkov moved out of range.
Marshall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Huchkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshall.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huchkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tobias Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huchkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Huchkov misses the target.
Marshall misses with an uppercut. Huchkov saw that one coming.
Huchkov is looking for the big counter here.
Huchkov slips under a jab.
Huchkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Huchkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Huchkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Huchkov misses its intended target.
Huchkov gets a clinch.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huchkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshall lands with a left to the head.
Huchkov jumps guard but Marshall stands there with Huchkov around his waist. Huchkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Huchkov.
Marshall working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Huchkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huchkov backwards.
Huchkov is trying to pull guard but Marshall has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall presses Huchkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marshall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huchkov's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov throws an elbow but it misses.
Huchkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marshall scores with a shot to the side of Huchkov's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tobias Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Huchkov.
Marshall defending well as Huchkov loads up on a big left hand.
Marshall digs a good body shot into Huchkov's ribs.
Huchkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Marshall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marshall throws a good cross that connects.
Huchkov moves away from the strike by Marshall.
Marshall throws out a powerful jab.
Marshall moves out of range as Huchkov strikes.
Marshall slips a straight right by Huchkov.
Huchkov defending well as Marshall loads up on a big left hand.
Marshall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall misses with an uppercut. Huchkov saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Huchkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marshall clinches.
Huchkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huchkov throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Huchkov's shoulder, as Huchkov tries to avoid the shot.
Huchkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huchkov drives through and clinches with Marshall against the cage.
Huchkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huchkov lands with a light punch inside.
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Huchkov on the inside.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Huchkov.
Huchkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huchkov manages to break the clinch.
Huchkov throws a right and a left that Marshall avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Huchkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marshall regains half guard, as Huchkov was trying to land strikes.
Marshall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshall.
Huchkov stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.
Marshall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Huchkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Marshall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marshall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Huchkov throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
Huchkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall scores with a hook.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marshall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marshall gets tackled into the cage by Huchkov. Huchkov maintains the clinch.
Huchkov throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall misses with a body punch.
Marshall lands a body shot.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Huchkov.
Marshall is working Huchkov over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huchkov misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huchkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huchkov backwards.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Huchkov controls the action.
Huchkov has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
Tobias Marshall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marshall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marshall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huchkov backwards.
Huchkov has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
Marshall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Huchkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marshall sees it coming and defends easily.
Huchkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marshall is looking to improve his position.
Tobias Marshall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marshall is looking to improve his position.
Huchkov throws a strike but Marshall avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Huchkov is in close to Marshall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huchkov landing with the ground and pound.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huchkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marshall can't keep his opponent in guard - Huchkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marshall works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huchkov wants to stand but Marshall is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marshall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huchkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huchkov is one step ahead there.
Huchkov throws a strike but Marshall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marshall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matel Huchkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huchkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Huchkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marshall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huchkov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tobias Marshall.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Marshall!
Tobias Marshall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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