Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT19 Bell v Marcell
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcell as he avoids it easily.
Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marcell sprawls well. Marcell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Marcell there.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcell defends well and Bell ends up having to push Marcell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marcell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bell's head.#TD#
Bell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Marcell keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Marcell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Marcell.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Marcell is keeping the position.
Bell 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.
Marcell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Marcell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marcell keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bell moves into full mount!
Marcell is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bell has taken his back. #SUB#
Bell has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Marcell is in real trouble here. Bell gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Marcell is tapping out! Bell wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominique Bell!
Dominique Bell gave a mention to Vegan Gains in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WVT15 McTavish v Foot
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Liguy fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Liguy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Marcell tries to get to full guard but Liguy has control of the leg.
Marcell is trying to control but can't.
Marcell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Liguy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Liguy prevents Marcell from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marcell taking some punishment here, with Liguy in his half guard.
Marcell misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Marcell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liguy pulls his head out easily.
Liguy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marcell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marcell's coaches at Northern Lights Fight Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Marcell wants to improve his position but Liguy is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Liguy lands a nice short elbow.
Marcell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marcell is trying to control but can't.
Marcell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marcell.
Liguy working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Marcell has his foot on Liguy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liguy works his way back into a safe position though.
Marcell 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#
Marcell drops an elbow to the side of Liguy's head. #T2#
Marcell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liguy's head.
Liguy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marcell is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Marcell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liguy is just riding it out for now. Marcell eventually gives up the hold.
Marcell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marcell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marcell misses with a head shot. Liguy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marcell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marcell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Marcell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marcell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Liguy's head.
Marcell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liguy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marcell pushing down on Liguy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Liguy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marcell wants to control from the top but Liguy keeps moving.
Marcell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marcell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liguy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcell is one step ahead there.
Marcell passes into half guard. #T4#
Marcell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marcell wants to control but Liguy is keeping him busy.
Marcell 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.
Marcell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marcell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcell thows a huge punch but Liguy dodges it nicely.
Marcell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcell works his way into side control.
Liguy taking a bit of punishment here - Marcell scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcell tries to score with some ground and pound. Liguy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Liguy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Marcell.
Marcell throws a strike aimed at the side of Liguy's head but Liguy avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Marcell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Liguy fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Marcell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marcell wants to control from the top but Liguy keeps moving.
Marcell won't allow Liguy to sweep him here.
Marcell looking to pass the guard.
Marcell works over Liguy with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liguy can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Marcell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Liguy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Liguy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Liguy! #REVB##T1#
Marcell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcell manages to get back to half guard.
Liguy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marcell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Liguy connects with a nice short shot to Marcell's temple.
Liguy lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Liguy stopping the sweep attempt from Marcell.#SUB#
Marcell working for a triangle but Liguy defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Marcell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liguy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Marcell is looking for a triangle but Liguy pushes his legs off easily.
Marcell keeping full guard, as Liguy tries to pass.
Marcell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcell looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcell, not yet. #T3#
Liguy trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liguy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Liguy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Marcell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liguy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liguy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marcell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liguy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Liguy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liguy has managed to get both his arms back between Marcell's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Marcell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Liguy landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Liguy distracts Marcell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Marcell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Liguy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liguy has managed to get both his arms back between Marcell's legs - danger averted.
Liguy lands a couple of digs.
Liguy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liguy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Liguy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Liguy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liguy preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Marcell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Marcell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marcell winds up and cracks Liguy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marcell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liguy defending well though.
Marcell missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Marcell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Liguy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marcell.
Marcell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marcell connects with a nice short shot to Liguy's temple.
Liguy keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Liguy trying to control from the bottom.
Marcell slips a nice elbow through Liguy's hands, connecting with Liguy's forehead.
Marcell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marcell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marcell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marcell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Liguy is pressing down on Marcell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marcell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marcell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liguy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Marcell is pushing down on Liguy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liguy is fighting to maintain full guard but Marcell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Liguy is refusing to be controlled, as Marcell sits in half guard.
Liguy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcell. #SUB#
Marcell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marcell is keen to just control but Liguy is a slippery customer.
Liguy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Marcell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liguy is just riding it out for now. Marcell eventually gives up the hold.
Marcell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liguy keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Marcell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liguy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Liguy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marcell.
Oleg Liguy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Marcell is working for a kimura here but Liguy manages to reverse the position and he's now in Marcell's guard.
Liguy trying to control but Marcell is working from the bottom.
Liguy working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Liguy throwing strikes from guard but Marcell blocks nicely.
Liguy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marcell's head.
Marcell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liguy wants to control from the top but Marcell keeps moving.
Marcell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marcell tries to get out of the position.
Marcell has his hands on Liguy's head, controlling the position.
Niko Marcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liguy landing some decent shots from guard.
Liguy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Marcell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marcell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Marcell!
Niko Marcell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT8 Braddock v Brandis
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Babyara cracks Marcell with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD#
Babyara feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Marcell sprawling to the canvas! Marcell rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Babyara finish him?! #CUT#
It looks like Niko Marcell has been cut.
Marcell lands the left hand.
Marcell misses the body punch
and Babyara counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Marcell has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francisco Babyara!
After the big win, Francisco Babyara made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT6 Brandis v Griffith
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Marcell throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Dawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marcell's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Niko Marcell has been cut.
Dawson lands a nice elbow.
Marcell misses with some punches.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marcell looks winded!
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Marcell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dawson obliges.
We've been hearing reports that Dawson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marcell takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dawson lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marcell's defenses. #ROC#
Marcell is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Niko Marcell's cut even more.
Dawson lands a damaging elbow.
Marcell is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Marcell is pressed against the cage. Dawson pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Marcell! Two more big strikes from Dawson and Marcell crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Dawson!
Our winner, Jack Dawson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT2 Brandis vs Bell
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcell. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marcell stuns Henderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Marcell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marcell throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some bone on bone action there as Henderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Niko Marcell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henderson looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcell throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson with the counter takedown but Marcell avoids it easily.
Marcell misses with a wild body shot.
Marcell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marcell connects with a body shot.#T1#
Marcell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcell.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marcell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Marcell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Marcell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henderson has momentary wrist control but Marcell slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Henderson has been cut.
Marcell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marcell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marcell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marcell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Marcell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marcell trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mello MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Marcell distracts Henderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marcell throws a big right hand that misses.
Marcell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marcell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Marcell tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Marcell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marcell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marcell trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Marcell stands up over Henderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marcell trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marcell connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marcell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marcell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marcell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marcell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marcell trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Marcell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Henderson is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Jimmy Henderson's cut even more.
Marcell arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Henderson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Niko Marcell!
A relieved looking Niko Marcell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DSC STRIKE 37
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Howarth looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcell is just out of range.
Marcell catches Howarth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marcell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcell connects with a crisp jab.
Marcell lands with a good body shot.
Howarth misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Marcell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Howarth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marcell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marcell is working Howarth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marcell advances position into side control!
Howarth is trying to control Marcell's posture but Marcell avoids it.
Marcell is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howarth tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Marcell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Marcell cracks Howarth with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marcell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Howarth down.
Howarth can't do much from the bottom here.
Marcell is chipping away with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howarth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marcell lands a few punches from side control.
Marcell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marcell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marcell cracks Howarth with a big elbow.
Marcell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Marcell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Marcell in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Howarth looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Marcell turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Marcell!
A relieved looking Niko Marcell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DSC STRIKE 32
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Marcell defending well as Bader loads up on a big left hand.
Bader on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcell manages to avoid it.
Bader throws the left hand but Marcell avoids the punch easily.
Bader lands a nice looking body shot.
Marcell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marcell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bader misses with a body shot.
Bader throws a shot from downtown. Marcell moves away and avoids it.
Marcell stuns Bader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bader throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Marcell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bader won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Bader throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcell blocks a jab.
Marcell feinted with a counter takedown.
Bader loads up on a big right hand but Marcell slips the punch.
Marcell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bader as he jumps to the side.
Bader misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Marcell counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Marcell trying to control but Bader is working from the bottom.
Marcell throwing strikes from guard but Bader blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marcell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marcell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marcell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marcell working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bader can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marcell wants to pass the guard but Bader is keeping the position.
Marcell is working Bader over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marcell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marcell passes into half guard.
Marcell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bader's head. #T2#
Bader has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marcell is working away from the top position though.
Marcell working over Bader with some ground and pound. Bader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Marcell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bader is just riding it out for now. Marcell eventually gives up the hold.
Marcell lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Marcell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bader is just riding it out for now. Marcell eventually gives up the hold.
Marcell missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Marcell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bader sees it coming and defends easily.
Bader wants to control but Marcell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Marcell there.
Marcell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marcell thows a huge punch but Bader dodges it nicely.
Marcell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Marcell is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bader still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bader has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Marcell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Bader wants to take a breather but Marcell is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marcell is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Marcell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bader is aware though and is defending well.
Marcell 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.#SUB#
Marcell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bader uses it to pass to side control.
Marcell manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Niko Marcell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marcell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bader.
Marcell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marcell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Bader misses its intended target.
Marcell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bader gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bader bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcell defending well as Bader loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bader.
Marcell scores with a body shot.
Bader throws a looping overhand right but Marcell ducks down to avoid it.
Marcell scores with a nice right hand.
Bader throws a shot from downtown. Marcell moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Marcell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chet Bader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcell blocks a jab.
Bader throws an overhand right that lands on Marcell's shoulder, as Marcell tries to avoid the shot.
Chet Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bader misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Marcell counters with a shoot takedown. Bader fights it but they end up in guard.
Marcell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcell wants to control from the top but Bader keeps moving.
Bader utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marcell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bader keeping moving, preventing Marcell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bader keeping full guard, as Marcell tries to pass. #T2#
Marcell working some strikes from top position.
Marcell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marcell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcell working over Bader with some ground and pound. Bader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bader is looking for a sweep. Marcell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Marcell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Marcell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Marcell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marcell. #T3##SUB#
Marcell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Marcell wants to work for an arm triangle but Bader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marcell missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Marcell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marcell passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Marcell looking to control but Bader is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Marcell has control of Bader's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bader regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Marcell looking to secure an arm triangle but Bader defends it well.
Bader felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcell cracks Bader with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Marcell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Marcell scores with a four punch combination!
Marcell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Bader misses its intended target.
Marcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bader can do to turn this around?
Marcell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcell cracks Bader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marcell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcell moves away.
Marcell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marcell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marcell lands with a right hand. #TD#
Marcell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marcell showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Bader wants to improve his position but Marcell is controlling well. #SUB#
Marcell is working for a kimura but Bader is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Bader wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Marcell looking for a submission but Bader manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Marcell is looking to work some ground and pound but Bader has wrist control.
Bader avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marcell landing some decent shots from guard.
Marcell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chet Bader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Marcell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bader is keeping the position for now.
Marcell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bader seems keen to control Marcell's posture.
Marcell throwing strikes but missing.
Niko Marcell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcell landing some decent shots from guard.
Marcell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marcell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marcell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bader is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Bader is looking to stand up but Marcell isn't so interested in that idea.
Bader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcell throwing strikes but missing.
Marcell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bader wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Bader.#TD#
Marcell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bader tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marcell is in Bader's guard.
Marcell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bader is retaining full guard. #T4#
Marcell landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcell forces his way into half guard.
Marcell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Niko Marcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marcell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bader keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcell controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Marcell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marcell, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Marcell!
Our winner, Niko Marcell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DSC STRIKE 28
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Di Pietro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marcell. That did some damage!
Marcell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Di Pietro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Di Pietro lands a leg kick that knocks Marcell off balance momentarily.
Di Pietro slaps away a takedown attempt from Marcell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Di Pietro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marcell's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Di Pietro cracks Marcell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Marcell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Di Pietro finish him? #CUT#
It looks like Niko Marcell has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Pietro moves away from the strike by Marcell. #T1#
Di Pietro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Di Pietro feints and then cracks Marcell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marcell down.
Di Pietro throws a hook to the side of Marcell's head but Marcell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Di Pietro.
Di Pietro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marcell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Di Pietro stuffs the takedown attempt from Marcell. Marcell gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomy Di Pietro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Marcell.#KD#
Di Pietro lands a big uppercut and Marcell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Marcell looks OK. Di Pietro waves Marcell back to his feet!
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!
Di Pietro pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Di Pietro throws a head kick but Marcell moves out of range.
Marcell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marcell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Di Pietro lands with a big left! Marcell is wobbled badly! Di Pietro comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Marcell to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tomy Di Pietro!
Tomy Di Pietro is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Tomy Di Pietro 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.

Event: DSC STRIKE 25
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Marcell gets the takedown into side control.
Virtanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Virtanen to see if he's OK.
Virtanen seems a little lost for a moment, as Marcell dominates the positioning.
Marcell lands an elbow.
Marcell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Virtanen to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Virtanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Virtanen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marcell asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Marcell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marcell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Virtanen tries to bench press Marcell off him but Marcell keeps the position.
Marcell scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT2#
It looks like Timo Virtanen has been cut.#T1#
Marcell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Virtanen to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Marcell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Virtanen, who protects the arm well.
Virtanen gets back to half guard.
Marcell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marcell lands a nice short elbow.
Virtanen is trying to stand back up but Marcell is controlling him
Marcell prevents Virtanen from improving his position.
Marcell lands a big elbow - Virtanen is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Marcell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Marcell!
Niko Marcell is the new heavyweight champion!
Niko Marcell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Spartak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spartak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marcell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Spartak drops back looking for a leg! Marcell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marcell manages to kick Spartak off! Spartak jumps back into Marcell's guard.
Marcell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Marcell 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcell controlling from the top position.
Marcell works over Spartak with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Marcell pushing down on Spartak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marcell wants to pass to mount but Spartak is defending the position.
Marcell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartak keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Marcell wants to work for an arm triangle but Spartak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marcell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Spartak looking for submissions off his back.
Spartak taking some punishment here, with Marcell in his half guard. #T2#
Spartak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marcell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spartak taking some punishment here, with Marcell in his half guard.
Spartak looks winded!
Spartak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Spartak is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leonid Spartak has been cut.
Marcell creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Spartak is out cold and this one is all over! Marcell climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Niko Marcell!
A relieved looking Niko Marcell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DARE 31
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1##TD#
Marcell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marcell working some strikes from top position.
Marcell trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcell connects with a couple of short punches.
Marcell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fjeld is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marcell is controlling him.
Marcell scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Fjeld is rocked!
Fjeld keeping moving, preventing Marcell from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fjeld is still in real trouble! Can Marcell finish him?
Marcell prevents Fjeld from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Fjeld manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fjeld tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcell defends well and Fjeld ends up having to push Marcell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fjeld seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Marcell shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges.
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!
Fjeld is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Marcell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marcell postures up and lands a big shot to Fjeld's brow.
Fjeld keeping moving, preventing Marcell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marcell stands up over Fjeld, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fjeld is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marcell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fjeld's head.
Fjeld trying to keep a closed guard but Marcell is proving a slippery customer.
Marcell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fjeld swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Marcell drops back looking for a leg! Fjeld is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fjeld manages to kick Marcell off! Marcell jumps back into Fjeld's guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marcell is in close to Fjeld's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marcell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marcell stops Fjeld from standing up.
Marcell connects with a couple of short punches.
Marcell is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Marcell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fjeld dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Marcell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marcell tries to get out of the position.
Marcell 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.#T3#
Marcell controlling the position.#SUB#
Marcell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marcell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marcell wants to sweep here but Fjeld controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Marcell working for a triangle but Fjeld defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marcell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fjeld is one step ahead there.
Marcell managing to control the position.
Marcell 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Marcell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjeld defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Marcell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crunch! Fjeld slams his shin into Marcell's torso.
Fjeld defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcell.#TD2#
Fjeld gets a double leg takedown into Marcell's guard.
Fjeld lands a couple of elbows.
Fjeld is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Niko Marcell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fjeld.
Fjeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marcell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fjeld is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Marcell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fjeld wants to control from the top but Marcell keeps moving.
Fjeld would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fjeld lands a couple of digs.
Fjeld is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Marcell looking for a guillotine here but Fjeld defends easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fjeld throws a big right hand that misses.
Marcell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Marcell working for a triangle but Fjeld defends it easily. #SU2#
Fjeld gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Fjeld throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD#
Marcell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fjeld did well to prevent Marcell getting side control.
Marcell working Fjeld over with strikes.
Marcell trying to control from half guard but Fjeld is working away.
Fjeld wants to get back to his feet.
Fjeld taking some punishment here, with Marcell in his half guard.
Marcell stops Fjeld from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Fjeld kicks off Marcell and gets to his feet.
Marcell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjeld throws out the jab. #TD#
Marcell drives through with a takedown into Fjeld's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcell distracts Fjeld with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Marcell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fjeld looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fjeld looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fjeld! #REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Marcell looking for a sweep but Fjeld has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Fjeld trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marcell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marcell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcell regains half guard.#SU2#
Fjeld stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Marcell to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Fjeld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Marcell slips under a jab from Fjeld.#TD#
Marcell drives through with a takedown into Fjeld's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marcell working some strikes from top position.
Marcell looking to pass the guard.
Fjeld wants to sweep here but Marcell controlling him for the moment.
Marcell with a nice head shot there.
Marcell trying to control but Fjeld is working from the bottom.
Fjeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Fjeld, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjeld keeping moving, preventing Marcell from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjeld is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Marcell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fjeld wants to stand but Marcell is controlling the position.
Marcell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marcell stops Fjeld from standing up.
Marcell chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Marcell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marcell is pushing down on Fjeld's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fjeld is fighting to maintain full guard but Marcell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fjeld looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fjeld is staying active underneath Marcell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Marcell is looking for a kimura but Fjeld is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marcell to get the leverage.
Fjeld is looking to escape.
Marcell is keen to just control but Fjeld is a slippery customer.
Fjeld pushes Marcell off looking to stand but Marcell dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fjeld will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcell on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Marcell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fjeld is in trouble now - Marcell has advanced to mount!
Marcell landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fjeld is looking to escape.
Marcell looking to finish Fjeld with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fjeld!#T3#
Marcell lands a couple of good shots and Fjeld has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Marcell lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fjeld's head.
Fjeld turns into Marcell and is now in his guard.
Fjeld working some strikes from top position.
Marcell is trying to keep Fjeld in close. #SUB#
Marcell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Marcell has his foot on Fjeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fjeld works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Marcell looking for a guillotine here but Fjeld defends easily. #SUB#
Marcell has his foot on Fjeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fjeld works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Fjeld stands up from Marcell's guard - Fjeld perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Marcell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjeld wants to control but Marcell postures up.#SUB#
Marcell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjeld is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Marcell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marcell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Marcell!
In his post fight interview, Niko Marcell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Marcell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Marcell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Er Kuan wants to sweep but no luck.
Er Kuan managing to control the position.
Marcell looking to pass the guard.
Marcell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marcell preventing the sweep.
Marcell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Er Kuan's head.
Er Kuan keeping moving, preventing Marcell from controlling successfully.
Marcell distracts Er Kuan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marcell landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcell wants to pass the guard but Er Kuan is keeping the position.
Er Kuan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcell is one step ahead there.
Marcell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marcell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Er Kuan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marcell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marcell distracts Er Kuan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Er Kuan keeping moving, preventing Marcell from controlling successfully.
Marcell is working Er Kuan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marcell is in close to Er Kuan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marcell connects with a couple of short punches.
Marcell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Er Kuan wants to sweep here but Marcell controlling him for the moment.
Er Kuan working a defensive guard but Marcell passes into half guard.
Er Kuan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marcell trying to pass the guard but Er Kuan defending well. #T2#
Marcell lands strikes from half guard.
Er Kuan trying to control from the bottom.
Er Kuan gets full guard.
Er Kuan controls Marcell momentarily but Marcell frees himself.
Er Kuan is really struggling to control Marcell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcell scoring with some ground and pound.
Er Kuan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marcell trying to control but Er Kuan is working from the bottom.
Marcell landing with the ground and pound.
Er Kuan pulls Marcell in close to prevent any damage.
Marcell chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Marcell chips away with some ground and pound.
Er Kuan has Marcell pulled in close to control his posture.
Er Kuan controls Marcell momentarily but Marcell frees himself.
Marcell distracts Er Kuan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marcell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marcell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Er Kuan's head.
Marcell distracts Er Kuan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marcell landing some decent shots from guard.
Marcell trying to control but Er Kuan is working from the bottom.
Marcell won't allow Er Kuan to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Marcell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marcell preventing the sweep.
Marcell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Er Kuan wants to stand and escape but Marcell is having none of it. #T4#
Er Kuan working a defensive guard here.
Marcell postures up and lands a big shot to Er Kuan's brow.
Er Kuan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marcell lands a couple of digs.
Marcell is in close to Er Kuan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marcell distracts Er Kuan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marcell stopping the sweep attempt from Er Kuan.
Er Kuan is pulling down on Marcell's head to control his posture.
Er Kuan is breathing heavily.
Marcell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marcell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcell pushing down on Er Kuan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marcell trying to control from half guard but Er Kuan is working away.
Marcell is nestled in close to Er Kuan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marcell slips a nice elbow through Er Kuan's hands, connecting with Er Kuan's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Marcell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Er Kuan misses with a low kick.
Er Kuan looks for a takedown but Marcell sprawls well.#TD2#
Marcell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marcell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Er Kuan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcell is one step ahead there.
Er Kuan wants to stand and escape but Marcell is having none of it.
Marcell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Er Kuan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marcell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Er Kuan's head.
Marcell lands a couple of elbows.
Er Kuan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marcell is working Er Kuan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Marcell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marcell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marcell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Er Kuan's head.
Marcell tries to free his leg and advance position but Er Kuan is retaining full guard.
Marcell is in close to Er Kuan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Niko Marcell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marcell tries to free his leg and advance position but Er Kuan is retaining full guard.
Marcell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Er Kuan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcell advances position into side control!
Marcell scoring with punches and elbows.
Er Kuan is looking for a sweep.
Marcell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Marcell working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Check out the look on Marcell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Marcell working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marcell is trying to get an arm triangle but Er Kuan is defending well. #T2#
Er Kuan taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marcell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Er Kuan some visible discomfort.
Marcell lands some shots froms side control.
Marcell scoring with punches from side control.
Er Kuan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marcell working the head with strikes.
Marcell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#
Er Kuan is rocked!#SUB2#
Marcell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Er Kuan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oh Er Kuan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Er Kuan regains half guard.
Er Kuan seems to have got his legs back now.
Marcell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Marcell trying to mount his opponent but Er Kuan defends it.
Er Kuan tries to get to full guard but Marcell has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Marcell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Er Kuan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marcell.
Er Kuan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Marcell manages to mount him!
A nice elbow there by Marcell.
Marcell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Er Kuan's face.
Er Kuan is desperately trying to improve his position but Marcell has a good base and remains in mount.
Marcell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Er Kuan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marcell working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Marcell postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Er Kuan is out cold - huge knockout for Marcell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Niko Marcell!
The defeated Duan Er Kuan had this to say: 'Ricken ith Ried Rice 5.50 at Er Kaun Drunkenooddle dank ru!!! '.

Event: TIT 30 - Bell v Battock
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Nelson tries to clinch up but Marcell circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Marcell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Marcell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marcell scoring with some ground and pound.
Marcell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marcell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#
It looks like Roger Nelson has been cut.
Marcell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marcell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marcell is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nelson has eaten all the pies!
Marcell is in close to Nelson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcell.
Marcell throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcell distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Marcell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Nelson is rocked!
Marcell gets to his feet and stands over Nelson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nelson felt that one! Marcell unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nelson from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Marcell!

Event: TIT 24 - Marcell v Percival
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Percival lands a nice looking body shot.
Marcell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marcell thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Percival releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Percival throws a shot from downtown. Marcell moves away and avoids it.
Percival misses with a straight right.
Percival moves away from the strike by Marcell.
Percival keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Percival now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Percival lands a right hook to the body.
Marcell looks to land a left hand but Percival moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Percival on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Percival connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcell misses with a body shot
and Percival counters with a straight right hand.
Marcell misses with a hook
and Percival connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Niko Marcell has been cut.
Marcell shoots in for a takedown but Percival shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1##KD2#
Percival drops Marcell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marcell looks back up at him and smiles so Percival waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Marcell is rocked!
Percival cracks Marcell with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jefferson Percival!
Jefferson Percival is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jefferson Percival thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2017

#R1##TD#
Marcell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Levert Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Marcell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marcell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marcell landing some decent shots from guard.
Marcell is in close to Levert Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Levert Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marcell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marcell landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT#
It looks like Randall Levert Jr has been cut.
Marcell lands a couple of elbows.
Marcell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Marcell advances position into side control!
Marcell landing a few strikes.
Marcell is chipping away with strikes.
The referee asks Marcell politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marcell prefers to stall for the moment though.
Levert Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marcell scoring with punches from side control.
Marcell cracks Levert Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marcell working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Check out the look on Marcell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Marcell slows the pace down.
Marcell working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#
Levert Jr is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Marcell knocks Levert Jr out cold with a massive hammerfist! Marcell Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Niko Marcell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2017

#R1##TD#
Marcell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Violent trying to hold on to Marcell's head to control him but Marcell postures up.
Marcell lands a big elbow - Violent is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Marcell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Marcell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Levert Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marcell tries to avoid it but Levert Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marcell to the ground. Marcell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marcell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Levert Jr sprawls and moves away.
Levert Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marcell as he jumps to the side.
Marcell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Levert Jr goes for a double leg but Marcell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marcell continues to drive forward.
Niko Marcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Levert Jr.
Levert Jr looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Marcell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marcell passes Levert Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marcell connects with a nice short shot to Levert Jr's temple.
Marcell slips a nice elbow through Levert Jr's hands, connecting with Levert Jr's forehead.
Levert Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marcell drops an elbow to the side of Levert Jr's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marcell lands a nice short elbow.
Marcell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Levert Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marcell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levert Jr has hold of Marcell's hands but Marcell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Marcell there.
Levert Jr looks winded!#T1#
Marcell drops an elbow to the side of Levert Jr's head. #ROC#
Levert Jr is rocked!#SUB#
Marcell seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Levert Jr is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Niko Marcell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017

#R1##TD#
Marcell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Waters napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Waters tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Marcell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Waters is trying to stand up.
Marcell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marcell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marcell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marcell landing strikes from the mount and Waters is in trouble!
Marcell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Marcell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marcell connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T1#
Marcell landing shots from mount.
Marcell landing strikes from the mount and Waters is in trouble!
Waters trying desperately to get to his feet.
Marcell lands a heavy elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Waters can do anything to dispel that myth.
Waters is trying to stand up.
Waters is bucking up trying to escape but Marcell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Marcell wants to control the pace but Waters is squirming around nicely.
Marcell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Waters is rocked!
Marcell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Waters?
Waters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Waters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marcell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waters wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Marcell landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Marcell dominating with strikes here.
Marcell landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marcell is landing with some decent strikes but Waters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Waters is still in real trouble! Can Marcell finish him?#SUB#
Marcell working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Waters turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Marcell off and cradles Waters's limp body as Marcell celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Niko Marcell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017

#R1##TD#
Marcell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Frank's half guard.
Frank tries to get to full guard but Marcell has control of the leg.
Frank trying to control here.
Marcell throwing shots but Frank is blocking nicely.
Marcell working Frank over with strikes.
Frank taking some punishment here, with Marcell in his half guard.
Marcell slips a nice elbow through Frank's hands, connecting with Frank's forehead.#SUB2#
Frank looking for subs from the bottom but Marcell mounts him!
Frank sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Frank is trying to maintain the position but Marcell is very close to passing his half guard.
Marcell drops an elbow to the side of Frank's head. #T1#
Frank tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marcell has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Frank is bucking up trying to escape but Marcell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Frank is rocked!
Marcell is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Frank goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Marcell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Niko Marcell!

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