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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
McConaughey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marroquin is fending him off so far but McConaughey persists. Nope, Marroquin circles away and we're back to standing.
McConaughey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marroquin sprawls well. Marroquin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McConaughey gets slowly back to his feet.
McConaughey lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McConaughey moves into range and clinches up with Marroquin.
Marroquin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McConaughey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marroquin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McConaughey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marroquin drops down looking for an ankle pick but McConaughey pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Marroquin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marroquin is breathing heavily.
McConaughey fails to land with a series of punches.
Marroquin tries to counter with a takedown but McConaughey is quick to defend against it.#T1##CL2#
McConaughey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Marroquin gets control of McConaughey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marroquin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McConaughey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McConaughey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marroquin's guard.
Marroquin wants to stand up but McConaughey is controlling him.
McConaughey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Marroquin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McConaughey presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Marroquin tries to pull guard but McConaughey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McConaughey gets underhooks to prevent Marroquin's takedown attempt.
#T2#
McConaughey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marroquin is trying to drag McConaughey to the mat but McConaughey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McConaughey tries to pull guard but Marroquin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marroquin can't get the takedown.
McConaughey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McConaughey tries a knee to the head but Marroquin blocks it.
Marroquin tries to pull guard but McConaughey won't allow it.
McConaughey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marroquin smiles and moves away.
McConaughey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marroquin as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Marroquin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matthew McConaughey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
McConaughey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marroquin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marroquin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marroquin wants it to stay on the feet.
McConaughey looks for a takedown but Marroquin sprawls well.#CL2#
McConaughey closes the distance and clinches.
McConaughey jumps guard but Marroquin stands there with McConaughey around his waist. McConaughey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marroquin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McConaughey taking a breather.
Marroquin wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Marroquin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McConaughey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McConaughey is looking to break free of the clinch but Marroquin has double underhooks.
Marroquin has McConaughey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McConaughey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McConaughey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McConaughey jumps guard but Marroquin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marroquin wants to break free but McConaughey has control.
Marroquin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McConaughey smiles and moves away.
McConaughey shoots in looking for a takedown. Marroquin tries to sprawl out of it but McConaughey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marroquin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
McConaughey moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matthew McConaughey will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
McConaughey has closed the distance and engaged Marroquin in a clinch.
McConaughey is pressed up against the cage. Marroquin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McConaughey down to the mat. McConaughey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McConaughey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marroquin blocks a head kick by McConaughey.
Marroquin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
McConaughey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McConaughey gets underhooks to prevent Marroquin's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
McConaughey jumps guard.
#SU#
Marroquin stands and steps away. McConaughey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConaughey shoots in and drives through. Marroquin sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Marroquin misses its target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marroquin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McConaughey.
Marroquin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Martin Marroquin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew McConaughey.#T1##CL2#
McConaughey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McConaughey gets underhooks to prevent Marroquin's takedown attempt.
Marroquin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marroquin goes for a takedown attempt but McConaughey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McConaughey fails with a takedown attempt.
Marroquin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McConaughey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
McConaughey closes the distance and clinches.
McConaughey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marroquin walks away with a smile on his face. McConaughey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from McConaughey. No joy for Marroquin on that attempt.
McConaughey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marroquin eats them both and turns towards McConaughey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Martin Marroquin has been cut.#CL2#
McConaughey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marroquin, pushing him back against the cage.
McConaughey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConaughey misses with the head strike.
Marroquin tries for a takedown but McConaughey manages to get underhooks.
McConaughey is trying to break the clinch but Marroquin is controlling him.
McConaughey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
McConaughey manages to pull guard.
McConaughey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marroquin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##SU#
Marroquin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
McConaughey closes the distance and clinches.
McConaughey is trying to pull guard but Marroquin has him pressed against the cage.
McConaughey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marroquin is defending well for now.
McConaughey looking for a takedown.
Marroquin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McConaughey is defending well.
McConaughey is looking to control Marroquin's arms but Marroquin gets an underhook and turns him. Now McConaughey has his back to the cage.
McConaughey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConaughey is trying to stall.
Marroquin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McConaughey pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
McConaughey has a couple of punches blocked by Marroquin.
McConaughey trying to stall but Marroquin improves his position.
McConaughey is trying to maintain a safe position but Marroquin gets an underhook and turns McConaughey into the cage.
McConaughey is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Marroquin has denied him.
McConaughey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marroquin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McConaughey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marroquin working hard to break the clinch.
McConaughey is stalling here.
McConaughey taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConaughey can't break the clinch.
Marroquin tries to score a body lock takedown but McConaughey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McConaughey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew McConaughey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Marroquin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marroquin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marroquin wants it to stay on the feet.
McConaughey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McConaughey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marroquin is trying hard to land a takedown here. McConaughey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin Marroquin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marroquin misses with a takedown attempt
and McConaughey counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McConaughey takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marroquin is trying to break the clinch but McConaughey is controlling him.#T1##TD2#
McConaughey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McConaughey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Marroquin throwing strikes but missing.
Marroquin throwing strikes but missing.
McConaughey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marroquin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
McConaughey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McConaughey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marroquin trying to control but McConaughey is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
McConaughey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A nice combination there by Marroquin.
#CL2#
McConaughey moves into the clinch.
Marroquin managing to block the knees to the body from McConaughey.
McConaughey tries to pull guard but Marroquin won't allow it.
Martin Marroquin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew McConaughey.
McConaughey is looking to control Marroquin's arms but Marroquin gets an underhook and turns him. Now McConaughey has his back to the cage. #TD#
Marroquin successfully pulls guard.
McConaughey won't allow Marroquin to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
McConaughey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marroquin dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Marroquin connects with a couple of short punches.
McConaughey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marroquin.
Marroquin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marroquin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marroquin throwing strikes from guard but McConaughey blocks nicely.
Marroquin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marroquin throwing strikes but missing.
McConaughey throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Marroquin wants to control from the top but McConaughey keeps moving. #ES2#
McConaughey pushes Marroquin off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
McConaughey darts in and clinches Marroquin up against the cage.
Marroquin is trying to force a seperation but McConaughey has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Marroquin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marroquin fails to pull guard.
Martin Marroquin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew McConaughey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marroquin goes for a takedown attempt but McConaughey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew McConaughey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McConaughey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew McConaughey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Marroquin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marroquin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Linwood Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marroquin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marroquin as he jumps to the side.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe throws a lazy head kick
and Marroquin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marroquin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lowe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lowe tries for a takedown but Marroquin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Lowe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marroquin as he jumps to the side.
Marroquin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linwood Lowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Marroquin.
Marroquin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lowe tries a head kick but it misses.
As Lowe backs off Marroquin throws a huge counter combo but Lowe manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Marroquin forces Lowe back against the cage and clinches.
Lowe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##TD2#
Marroquin manages to pull guard.
Marroquin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marroquin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lowe is controlling him.
Marroquin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Marroquin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lowe.
Marroquin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lowe is controlling him. #ES2#
Marroquin wriggles free and stands up.
Marroquin misses with a low kick as Lowe jumps back.
Lowe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marroquin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Marroquin misses with a body kick.
Lowe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marroquin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lowe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marroquin counters with a one-two to the body.
Marroquin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marroquin throws a head kick that misses.
Lowe attempts a counter takedown but Marroquin avoids it well and moves away.
Marroquin connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Lowe looks for a takedown but Marroquin sprawls well.
Marroquin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lowe misses with a lunging right hand
and Lowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Lowe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lowe is breathing heavily.
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!#SUB#
Lowe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marroquin, who protects the arm well.
Marroquin wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Marroquin 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#
Lowe with a poor takedown
and Marroquin counters with a series of strikes. Lowe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lowe misses with a takedown attempt - Marroquin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Marroquin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marroquin lands with a nice combination. Lowe backs away looking to recover.
Marroquin swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Marroquin closes the distance and pushes Lowe back into the cage.#T1#
Marroquin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lowe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marroquin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lowe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marroquin can't break the clinch.
Lowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Marroquin.
Lowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Marroquin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marroquin tries to break free but Lowe pushes him back against the cage.
Marroquin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lowe stalling against the cage.
Lowe misses with a body punch.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
Marroquin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lowe lands with a slapping head kick.
Marroquin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marroquin misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Marroquin.
Lowe looks for a takedown but Marroquin sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Marroquin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linwood Lowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Lowe moves into the clinch.#T3#
Lowe is pressed up against the cage. Marroquin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lowe down to the mat. Lowe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lowe fails with a takedown attempt.
Marroquin is looking for the big counter here.
Marroquin lands a jab-cross combination.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lowe backing away here, and Marroquin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Lowe has closed the distance and engaged Marroquin in a clinch.
Lowe stalls. #BC2#
Marroquin manages to break the clinch.
Marroquin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##CL2#
Marroquin takes the fight into the clinch.
Marroquin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marroquin has had enough of the clinch but Lowe keeps him there for the moment.
Lowe misses with the head strike.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lowe keeps control of Marroquin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marroquin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marroquin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lowe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Marroquin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lowe with a poor takedown
and Lowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lowe throws a hook but Marroquin avoids it easily.
Lowe fails with the takedown
and Marroquin counters with a series of strikes. Lowe will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Marroquin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marroquin closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Lowe is rocked!#CL2#
Lowe gets tackled into the cage by Marroquin. Marroquin maintains the clinch.
Oh Lowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Marroquin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marroquin is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Lowe hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Martin Marroquin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Marroquin fails with the takedown.
Mihawk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marroquin.
Mihawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marroquin counters with a one-two to the body.
Marroquin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mihawk.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mihawk connects with a body shot.
Mihawk moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marroquin throws a right hand that Mihawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Mihawk also avoids with ease.
Mihawk swings widly with a right hand
and Marroquin counters with a series of strikes. Mihawk will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Mihawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marroquin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mihawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Marroquin.
Marroquin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mihawk pinned against the cage. Mihawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mihawk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Marroquin tries to clinch up.
Marroquin throws a series of punches but Mihawk moves out of range.
Mihawk misses with a hook.
It looked like Marroquin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mihawk misses the jab.
Marroquin slips a straight right by Mihawk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mihawk. Marroquin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Mihawk throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Marroquin misses the target.
Marroquin scores with a hook to the body. Mihawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marroquin throws out a leg kick but Mihawk moves out of range and Marroquin only half commits.
Marroquin misses with a double jab.
Mihawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mihawk throws an overhand right that lands on Marroquin's shoulder, as Marroquin tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Marroquin.
#T4#
Marroquin lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Mihawk moves into range and clinches up with Marroquin.#BC2#
Mihawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mihawk has managed to clinch.
Mihawk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Mihawk successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Marroquin gets to his feet. Mihawk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Marroquin 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#
Mihawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Marroquin is just out of range.
Marroquin throws a big counter combination but Mihawk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mihawk misses with a left hand
and Marroquin counters with a two punch combo.
Mihawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marroquin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marroquin misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Mihawk moves into the clinch.
Mihawk fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Mihawk manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Marroquin closes the distance and clinches.
Marroquin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Mihawk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marroquin uses from the top position. #T1#
Marroquin stays in close to Mihawk's body and controls the position.
Marroquin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Mihawk is looking for a triangle but Marroquin pushes his legs off easily.
Mihawk wants to stand but Marroquin is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Marroquin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mihawk, up you get!
Mihawk misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Marroquin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marroquin shoots for a double leg takedown but Mihawk sprawls well. He's pushed Marroquin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marroquin throws a right and a left that Mihawk avoids nicely.
Mihawk wants to counter the offense by Marroquin and move into the clinch position.
Mihawk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marroquin throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Mihawk counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3##BC2#
Mihawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mihawk misses with a double jab.
As Mihawk looks to move away, Marroquin throws a big counter combo but Mihawk just gets out of the way.
Martin Marroquin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marroquin!
Mihawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mihawk wants to counter the offense by Marroquin and move into the clinch position.
Mihawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marroquin moves away.
Marroquin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mihawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marroquin.
Marroquin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihawk moves away.
Mihawk tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Mihawk misses the target.
Marroquin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marroquin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mihawk wants to counter with a clinch but Marroquin pushes him away.#CL2#
Mihawk drives through and clinches with Marroquin against the cage.
Marroquin blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mihawk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marroquin's efforts to push away.
Marroquin is looking to break free of the clinch but Mihawk has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dracule Mihawk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mihawk moves in looking to clinch but Marroquin pushes him off.
Mihawk throws a right hand that misses
and Marroquin counters with a left and a right that stings Mihawk.
Mihawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marroquin tries to counter by clinching up but Mihawk breaks away and moves out of range.
Mihawk tries to clinch but Marroquin moves out of range.
Marroquin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mihawk moves into range and clinches up with Marroquin.
Marroquin managing to block the knees to the body from Mihawk.
Mihawk is trying to pull guard but Marroquin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Mihawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marroquin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mihawk is trying to pull guard but Marroquin has him pressed against the cage.
Martin Marroquin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dracule Mihawk.
Marroquin is trying to break free.
Mihawk has Marroquin pressed against the cage, preventing Marroquin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mihawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marroquin can't break the clinch.
Marroquin working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Mihawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marroquin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mihawk checks it well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Mihawk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marroquin, pushing him back against the cage.
Mihawk jumps guard but Marroquin stands there with Mihawk around his waist. Mihawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Mihawk decides to pull guard.
Marroquin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marroquin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marroquin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marroquin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mihawk's guard. #SUB2#
Mihawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marroquin pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Marroquin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marroquin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mihawk!
Marroquin content just to control the position here.
Mihawk is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mihawk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marroquin content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Marroquin.
Marroquin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marroquin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Marroquin is working for a guillotine from mount but Mihawk frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Marroquin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marroquin 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Marroquin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Marroquin gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marroquin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Marroquin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marroquin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
Rocha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marroquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marroquin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rocha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rocha with a nice head shot there.
Marroquin working a defensive guard but Rocha manages to pass into side control anyway.
Marroquin seems a little lost for a moment, as Rocha dominates the positioning.#T1#
Rocha gets to mount! Marroquin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rocha controlling the pace for now.
Marroquin tries to hold on but Rocha postures up.
Rocha working the ground and pound effectively.
Rocha controlling the pace for now.
Rocha putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marroquin is desperately trying to improve his position but Rocha has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Rocha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marroquin is looking to improve his position but Rocha isn't that keen on the idea.
Rocha working the ground and pound effectively.
Marroquin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rocha lands with a punch from half guard.
Marroquin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marroquin is looking to control Rocha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marroquin avoid being mounted?
Marroquin is looking for a sweep. Rocha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marroquin wants to get back to his feet.
Rocha wants to stand but Marroquin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rocha really is a fat lump.
Rocha content to control rather than advance.
Marroquin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha controlling from the full mount.
Marroquin is squirming around, avoiding Rocha's attempts to control the action. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marroquin is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Rocha landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Rocha goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marroquin turns into him and now he's in Rocha's guard.
Marroquin stays in close to Rocha's body and controls the position.
Rocha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marroquin's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marroquin has a closed guard, preventing Rocha from standing up.
Marroquin has momentary wrist control but Rocha slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Rocha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Rocha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marroquin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Rocha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Rocha breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marroquin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Marroquin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rocha sprawls well initially but Marroquin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marroquin wants to free his trapped foot but Rocha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rocha flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1##SUB#
Rocha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pierre Rocha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marroquin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rocha.
Marroquin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
Rocha 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.
Rocha is pressing down on Marroquin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocha 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#
Marroquin is looking to control Rocha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marroquin avoid being mounted?
Marroquin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marroquin.
Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marroquin can do to turn this around?
Rocha controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Marroquin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rocha distracts Marroquin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marroquin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rocha is controlling him. #ES2#
Marroquin has his feet on Rocha's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Marroquin motions for Rocha to come forward. Marroquin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Marroquin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Marroquin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Marroquin pulls guard effortlessly.
Rocha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marroquin is keeping the position for now.
Rocha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rocha is looking to stand up but Marroquin won't let him.
Rocha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marroquin is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marroquin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Marroquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Rocha working for a triangle but Marroquin defends it easily.
Rocha working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marroquin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rocha is proving hard to escape from.
Marroquin looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Marroquin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Marroquin clinches up with Rocha and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Marroquin.
Rocha wants to get back to striking at distance but Marroquin won't allow it.
#TD2#
Marroquin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rocha regains guard immediately.
Rocha looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocha, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marroquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marroquin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rocha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Marroquin wants to stand but Rocha is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rocha wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Marroquin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marroquin trying to control the action but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Rocha manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Rocha wants to sweep here but Marroquin controlling him for the moment.
Marroquin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Marroquin from controlling successfully.
Marroquin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marroquin.
Rocha wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rocha is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rocha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Marroquin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marroquin wants to hit a switch here but Rocha passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marroquin there!
Marroquin regains half guard.
Rocha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Marroquin is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocha.
#SUB#
Rocha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marroquin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rocha. #T4#
Rocha slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marroquin trying to control but Rocha postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pierre Rocha.
I think Rocha 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Rocha!
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