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Event:
WVT9 Hitme v Griffith
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Vanna gets a double leg takedown into Marbleforge's guard. Vanna preventing the sweep. Vanna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Marbleforge has his foot on Vanna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanna works his way back into a safe position though. Marbleforge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Vanna sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Marbleforge is looking for a triangle but Vanna pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Marbleforge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vanna defends well.#SUB# Marbleforge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanna is aware though and is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vanna is stalling in the full guard. #T1# It looks like Vanna might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Marbleforge throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB# Marbleforge looking for a guillotine here but Vanna defends easily.
#SUB# Marbleforge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marbleforge is trying to control the position but Vanna postures up. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Marbleforge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Vanna 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. Vanna pushes down on Marbleforge's leg and manages to get into half guard. Vanna is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB# Marbleforge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vanna pulls his head out easily. Vanna is controlling the pace.
#SUB# Marbleforge looking for submissions off his back.#T3# Marbleforge trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Marbleforge is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanna has a good base and remains in mount. Marbleforge throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vanna. What's that going to do exactly? Vanna controlling from the full mount. Vanna blocks Marbleforge's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Vanna controlling from mount. Vanna avoids the attempt from Marbleforge to control. Marbleforge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4# Vanna prevents Marbleforge from getting the reversal. Vanna controlling the position easily from mount. Marbleforge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Vanna looking to control and managing it successfully. Marbleforge tries to hold on but Vanna postures up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vanna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Vanna dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Marbleforge looks for a takedown but Vanna sprawls well. Marbleforge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanna pinned against the cage. Vanna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Marbleforge misses with a takedown #TD2# and Vanna counters with a nice double leg into guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunnur Marbleforge. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vanna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Marcin Vanna has got the better of the ground game so far. Marbleforge trying to keep a closed guard but Vanna is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Marbleforge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vanna defends well.#T1# Vanna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB# Marbleforge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Marbleforge has an active guard here but Vanna has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB# Marbleforge has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vanna escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vanna! Vanna advances nicely into full mount. Vanna controlling from mount. #T2# Marbleforge tries to control the position but Vanna now has his back.
#SUB2# Vanna is looking for the choke from the back position but Marbleforge is controlling his hands well. #SUB2# Marbleforge fending off the submission attempt from Vanna. Vanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Marbleforge trying to control the action but Vanna just sinks the hooks in. Marbleforge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3# Marbleforge just trying to survive but Vanna is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Vanna has good solid back control here. Vanna keeps control of the position as Marbleforge tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vanna not allowing Marbleforge to control his hands. Marbleforge wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2# Vanna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marbleforge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2# Vanna is looking for the choke from the back position but Marbleforge is controlling his hands well. #T4# Vanna is hanging on to Marbleforge's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2# Marbleforge defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vanna's arms. Marbleforge is trying to break free.
#SUB2# Marbleforge has hold of Vanna's leg, trying to break free but it's let Vanna lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Marbleforge is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Vanna throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcin Vanna! Marcin Vanna decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
WVT6 Brandis v Griffith
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1# Nice straight punches there by Meyer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meyer. Meyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Marbleforge tries to sprawl out of it but Meyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marbleforge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Marbleforge blocks a head kick by Meyer.
Marbleforge shoots in looking for a takedown. Meyer tries to sprawl out of it but Marbleforge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Horrible takedown attempt by Marbleforge or perhaps it was just good defense by Meyer, which made it look bad. Meyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Meyer thuds his shin into the meat of Marbleforge's side. No joy there for Meyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marbleforge unleashes a big counter combination but Meyer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL# Meyer rushes Marbleforge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Marbleforge is trying to pull guard but Meyer has him pressed against the cage. Oscar Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunnur Marbleforge.#BC# Meyer breaks the clinch.
#CL# Marbleforge tries to keep at a distance but Meyer has taken the fight into the clinch. Marbleforge takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT# It looks like Bunnur Marbleforge has been cut. Meyer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marbleforge can't break the clinch.
Marbleforge letting Meyer take a breather here.#T2##TD# Meyer pulls Marbleforge into guard.
#SUB# Meyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marbleforge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Marbleforge drops back looking for a leg! Meyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meyer manages to kick Marbleforge off! Marbleforge jumps back into Meyer's guard. Meyer keeping moving, preventing Marbleforge from controlling successfully. Marbleforge cracks Meyer with a solid left hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Marbleforge drops back looking for a leg! Meyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meyer manages to kick Marbleforge off! Marbleforge jumps back into Meyer's guard. #T3# Meyer is striking off his back. Marbleforge thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Marbleforge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Marbleforge is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Meyer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bunnur Marbleforge!
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Event:
WVT2 Brandis vs Bell
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1# Seventeen Version Two shoots in but no luck this time. Marbleforge is looking for a counter combo. Seventeen Version Two changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marbleforge tries to avoid it but Seventeen Version Two manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marbleforge to the ground. Marbleforge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Seventeen Version Two shoots for a takedown but Marbleforge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bunnur Marbleforge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Seventeen Version Two. Seventeen Version Two shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marbleforge pinned against the cage. Marbleforge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Seventeen Version Two has a takedown stuffed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marbleforge misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seventeen Version Two is defended easily by Marbleforge.#T1# Seventeen Version Two throws a sloppy head kick and Marbleforge moves out of range easily. As Seventeen Version Two looks to move away, Marbleforge throws a big counter combo but Seventeen Version Two just gets out of the way.#TD2# Seventeen Version Two closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marbleforge did well to prevent Seventeen Version Two getting side control.#SUB# Marbleforge looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Marbleforge keeping control of the position. Marbleforge is staying active underneath Seventeen Version Two, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Marbleforge has his hands clasped together around Seventeen Version Two's back. He's all about the action. The fighters are battling for position here. Marbleforge manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB# Marbleforge is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Seventeen Version Two rolls with it to try and escape but Marbleforge cranks on the arm and Seventeen Version Two is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bunnur Marbleforge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1# Marbleforge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT# It looks like Bunnur Marbleforge has been cut. Reed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL# Reed rushes Marbleforge and presses him up against the cage. Reed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marbleforge looks winded! Reed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Reed lands with a short head shot on the inside. Reed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Reed stalling.
Reed slowing the pace effectively. Reed has Marbleforge pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Reed gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Reed. Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marbleforge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Marbleforge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.#T1# Marbleforge walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Marbleforge limp body while Reed jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Reed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Marbleforge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yamadaev on his heels. He'll look to pass Yamadaev's guard now, I'm sure. Marbleforge looking to pass the guard. Marbleforge is still trying to improve position.#SUB2# Marbleforge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marbleforge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Marbleforge is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamadaev has wrist control.#SUB2# Marbleforge 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. Marbleforge told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Marbleforge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yamadaev wants to stand and escape but Marbleforge is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Marbleforge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Yamadaev keeping moving, preventing Marbleforge from controlling successfully. Marbleforge throws a big elbow that misses. Marbleforge trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamadaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Marbleforge 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. Yamadaev keeping moving, preventing Marbleforge from controlling successfully. Marbleforge prevents Yamadaev from getting back to his feet. Marbleforge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Yamadaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2# Marbleforge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Marbleforge wants to control but Yamadaev is keeping him busy. Marbleforge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2# Marbleforge seems to be working for a kimura but Yamadaev defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Marbleforge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Marbleforge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3# Yamadaev pushes Marbleforge off looking to stand but Marbleforge dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2# Marbleforge is looking for a kimura here.
Marbleforge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamadaev defending well though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Marbleforge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yamadaev is staying active underneath Marbleforge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB2# Marbleforge is working for a kimura but Yamadaev is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Marbleforge seems to be looking for submissions.
Yamadaev wants to get back to his feet. Marbleforge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yamadaev's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Marbleforge is working for a submission of some sort.
Marbleforge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamadaev keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunnur Marbleforge dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Marbleforge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamadaev.
Marbleforge is looking for the big counter here. Yamadaev lands with a right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Yamadaev. Marbleforge does a little dance to reset his feet. Yamadaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marbleforge. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Marbleforge scores with a takedown into Yamadaev's guard. Marbleforge looking to pass the guard. Yamadaev keeping moving, preventing Marbleforge from controlling successfully. #T1# Marbleforge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Marbleforge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Yamadaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marbleforge. Marbleforge throwing strikes but missing. Yamadaev keeping full guard, as Marbleforge tries to pass. Marbleforge trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamadaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Marbleforge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Marbleforge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Yamadaev wants to get back to his feet but Marbleforge passes into half guard.
#SUB2# Marbleforge is looking for a kimura but Yamadaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marbleforge to get the leverage. #SUB2# Marbleforge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yamadaev has managed to free his arm - good work. Yamadaev is not content to let Marbleforge control the position.#SUB2# Marbleforge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamadaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marbleforge. Marbleforge stops Yamadaev from getting back to his feet.
#T3# Yamadaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marbleforge. #SUB2# Marbleforge is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Marbleforge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marbleforge has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Yamadaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Yamadaev is trying to stand.
#T4##SUB2# Marbleforge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marbleforge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Marbleforge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Yamadaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marbleforge is figuring out what he wants to do next. Marbleforge throwing shots but Yamadaev is blocking nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yamadaev is trying to stand back up but Marbleforge is controlling him
#SUB2# Marbleforge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamadaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marbleforge. Yamadaev wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunnur Marbleforge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Marbleforge shoots for a takedown but Yamadaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Marbleforge goes for a double leg but Yamadaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yamadaev continues to drive forward. Marbleforge fails with a takedown attempt. Aly Yamadaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunnur Marbleforge. Marbleforge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yamadaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Marbleforge is just out of range. Marbleforge throws a push kick but Yamadaev slaps the foot to one side. Yamadaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Marbleforge fails miserably with a takedown attempt. An attempted straight right counter from Yamadaev misses the target.#T1# A head kick by Marbleforge misses and Yamadaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yamadaev misses with a straight right. Yamadaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marbleforge sees it coming and avoids it easily. Yamadaev misses with a body shot.
Marbleforge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Yamadaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Marbleforge throws a counter combo. Marbleforge shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamadaev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marbleforge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Yamadaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Yamadaev misses the shot to the body. #T2# Marbleforge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Marbleforge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Yamadaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marbleforge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Yamadaev is looking to wear down Marbleforge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Yamadaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marbleforge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Marbleforge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Yamadaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamadaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Marbleforge darts in looking for a takedown but Yamadaev gets double underhooks and turns Marbleforge into the cage. A left lands for Yamadaev. Marbleforge darts in looking for a takedown but Yamadaev gets double underhooks and turns Marbleforge into the cage. Marbleforge slips a straight right by Yamadaev. Yamadaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Aly Yamadaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yamadaev throws a hook but Marbleforge avoids it easily. Marbleforge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamadaev pinned against the cage. Yamadaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Yamadaev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marbleforge sprawls and moves away.#T4##TD2# Marbleforge shoots in and bounces Yamadaev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Yamadaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marbleforge on the ground. Marbleforge stops Yamadaev from standing up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Marbleforge 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. Marbleforge wants to control from the top but Yamadaev keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Aly Yamadaev showed his dominance in that final round. I think Marbleforge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunnur Marbleforge!
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Event:
GPG: 48
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Marbleforge feints and as Vamvakaris raises his hands in defense, Marbleforge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Marbleforge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Marbleforge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vamvakaris dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2# Marbleforge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vamvakaris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Marbleforge is tightening it up a little... Vamvakaris has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vamvakaris reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vamvakaris taps out! Nice BJJ there by Marbleforge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bunnur Marbleforge! Marcos Vamvakaris spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, it is what it is.... You can't always be on the W - side. Don't count me out yet, though! As Arnie said: "I will be back!"'.
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Event:
GPG: 43
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1# Marbleforge shoots in for a takedown but Steinheiser shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Steinheiser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Steinheiser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marbleforge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steinheiser somewhat. Steinheiser fails with a takedown attempt.#TD# Steinheiser looking to score a takedown here. Marbleforge is defending well but Steinheiser drives through and ends up in Marbleforge's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Marbleforge has his foot on Steinheiser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steinheiser works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Steinheiser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marbleforge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steinheiser has managed to get both his arms back between Marbleforge's legs - danger averted. Steinheiser sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2# Marbleforge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steinheiser defends it easily. Steinheiser scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Steinheiser with a nice head shot there. Steinheiser lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Marbleforge working for a triangle but Steinheiser defends it easily.
Steinheiser working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Steinheiser is in close to Marbleforge's body, working some short punches and elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Steinheiser connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC# Marbleforge is rocked! Steinheiser stands up over Marbleforge, holding on to his feet. Steinheiser throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Marbleforge is out cold! Steinheiser lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lynn Steinheiser! Lynn Steinheiser took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
RS Friday Night Fights XIV
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1# Siney throws a head kick but Marbleforge moves out of range.
Marbleforge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Siney misses with the combination.
Siney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marbleforge was well out of range. Poor timing from Siney. A jab lands there for Siney. Siney scores with a body shot.
#TD# Marbleforge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Siney's guard. Siney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Marbleforge drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Marbleforge as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Siney screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Marbleforge! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bunnur Marbleforge!
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Event:
RS 151 Brutal Intentions
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1# Marbleforge dodges the punch combination from Smith.
#CL# Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Marbleforge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC# Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Marbleforge's ribs. Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL# Smith pushes Marbleforge up against the cage in a clinch. A nice left hand lands by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith lands an uppercut.#TD# Smith tightens his grip and picks Marbleforge up, before dumping him to the ground. Marbleforge manages to land in guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Smith trying to control but Marbleforge is working from the bottom. #T1# Marbleforge controlling Smith's posture. Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marbleforge on the ground.#SUB2# Marbleforge has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smith doesn't defend quickly enough and Marbleforge has managed to lock this one up! Can Smith escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Marbleforge on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bunnur Marbleforge!
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Event:
RS Friday Fight Night VII
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Mitchell scores with a takedown into Marbleforge's guard.#SUB# Marbleforge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mitchell passes into side control.
Marbleforge takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. You can see the frustration on Marbleforge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Marbleforge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Marbleforge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitchell off and has taken his back! Marbleforge throwing wild punches that miss their target. Mitchell tries to roll but Marbleforge sticks to his back.
#SUB# Marbleforge is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mitchell is defending well though. Marbleforge let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB# Mitchell won't enjoy being in this position. Marbleforge looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mitchell is tapping - it's over boys! Marbleforge picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bunnur Marbleforge!
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Event:
RS 144 Go Get It
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1# Marbleforge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Marbleforge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marbleforge gets slowly back to his feet. Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Smith backs off Marbleforge throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all. Marbleforge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Marbleforge ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marbleforge moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Marbleforge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Marbleforge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Marbleforge moves out of range easily. #T1# Smith connects with a right hand. Marbleforge shakes it off. Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marbleforge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Marbleforge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away. Tyler Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunnur Marbleforge. No luck with that takedown attempt from Marbleforge. Marbleforge checks a low kick from Smith . Smith lands an overhand right. Tyler Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Marbleforge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Marbleforge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2# Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Marbleforge tries to counter by closing the distance. Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight. Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marbleforge is out of range and Smith settles back down. As Smith backs off Marbleforge throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith throws a one two combo.
Marbleforge ducks under a wild hook from Smith . Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marbleforge was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith . Marbleforge unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. Tyler Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Marbleforge, before circling back to the center of the mat. Marbleforge slips a jab and a cross from Smith .
Despite the aggression on Marbleforge's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3# Marbleforge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Marbleforge tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away. Marbleforge slips a jab and a cross from Smith .
Marbleforge shoots in but no luck this time. Marbleforge dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Smith is looking to counter punch. Marbleforge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut. Marbleforge slips a jab and a cross from Smith .
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marbleforge was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith . Marbleforge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith 's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marbleforge off to one side. Marbleforge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one. Marbleforge fails with a takedown attempt. Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4# Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Marbleforge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Marbleforge dives in and grabs Smith 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Marbleforge's head and hops out. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice body punch from Smith . Smith throws a head kick that misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith punishes Marbleforge's body with a nice straight punch. Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith is breathing heavily. Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marbleforge steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Smith jabs at Marbleforge's body. Marbleforge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marbleforge looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Smith 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# Marbleforge shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Marbleforge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target. Smith looks to land a combination. Marbleforge sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marbleforge wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position. Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marbleforge back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith looks to land a combination but Marbleforge avoids it well. Marbleforge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marbleforge unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Marbleforge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes. Smith throws a big counter combination but Marbleforge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marbleforge was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith . Marbleforge was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1# Smith lands with a nice body punch. Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith stalks Marbleforge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marbleforge's face. Marbleforge staggers backwards, shaken. Marbleforge is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Marbleforge. Marbleforge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Marbleforge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Smith misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Smith throws a lazy right hand but Marbleforge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! No joy there for Smith , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith is looking to wear down Marbleforge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marbleforge.
Marbleforge staying out of range there. Smith misses with a looping left. Tyler Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD2# Marbleforge drives through with a takedown into Smith 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marbleforge can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Marbleforge drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Marbleforge seems to have locked his on tight now - Smith screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Marbleforge, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bunnur Marbleforge!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 770 Round 1
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1# Marbleforge avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marbleforge manages to avoid it.#TD2# Steve gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Marbleforge wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving. Steve can't keep his opponent in guard - Marbleforge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Steve keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Marbleforge is working for a submission of some sort.
Steve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2# Marbleforge wants to work for an arm triangle but Steve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Marbleforge seems to be working for a kimura but Steve defends the submission attempt. The fighters are battling for position here. Steve manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Steve managing to control the position. Marbleforge trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom. #SUB# Steve is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Marbleforge frees his head nicely. Oh but Steve has switched to an armbar! Marbleforge is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mike Steve! A very excited looking Mike Steve rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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