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Event:
RISE 34 - Danton vs Orndorf
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Marks misses with a takedown
and Gervais counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marks thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Gervais as he connects with a hook.
Marks looks to throw the jab but Gervais is out of range.
Gervais throws a big counter combination but Marks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gervais connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gervais.
Gervais moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marks looks for a takedown but Gervais sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gervais lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Gervais sizes up Marks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gervais lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gervais throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
#KD#
Gervais cracks Marks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Marks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gervais finish him?
#ROC#
Marks is rocked!
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!
Marks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gervais counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Gervais!
Samuel Gervais retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Samuel Gervais waved his t-shirt featuring Forge Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Gregory Marks stepped up to the mic, saying 'it was a good fight, both fighters fought hard. Next question.'.
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Event:
RISE 29 - Ray vs Slaughter 2
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Kakka looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
It looked like Marks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kakka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD2#
Kakka shoots in and gets a takedown into Marks's guard.#SUB#
Marks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kakka has picked Marks up and slammed him! Marks can't keep hold of the triangle and Kakka manages to pass to side control!
Marks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Marks trying to control but Kakka postures up.
Marks is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Marks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kakka is landing with some decent strikes but Marks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks tries to hold on but Kakka postures up.
Marks is working to get back to half guard.
Kakka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marks hang on?
Kakka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Kakka controlling from the full mount.
Marks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Marks trying to control here.
#SUB#
Marks looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Marks looking for submissions off his back.
Marks trying to hold on to Kakka's head to control him but Kakka postures up.
Kakka wants to stand up but Marks is controlling the position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kakka throws a strike but Marks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kakka 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.
Marks tries to strike from the bottom.
Kakka trying to control but Marks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Marks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kakka defends it easily.#SUB#
Marks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Marks pulls Kakka in to control the position. #SUB#
Marks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kakka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kakka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marks is trying to keep Kakka in close.
#SUB#
Marks is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kakka has his hands clasped together but Marks extends and breaks Kakka's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Marks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Marks!
A very excited looking Gregory Marks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RISE 25 - Aron vs Ray
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Marks avoids the head kick by Ammond.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ammond, right into the meat.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown. Ammond tries to sprawl out of it but Marks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ammond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ammond moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ammond.
Marks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ammond, right into the meat.
We've been hearing reports that Ammond has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gregory Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ammond.
Ammond is looking to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch.#T1#
Marks tries a low kick but Ammond avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Ammond lands but Marks takes it in his stride.
Marks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ammond swivels and escapes.
As Marks backs away, Ammond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Marks tries to keep at a distance but Ammond has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ammond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marks's brow.
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marks avoids a wild elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
#TD2#
Marks jumps into guard, dragging Ammond to the mat.
#T2#
Ammond postures up.
#SUB2#
Marks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ammond's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Marks looking for a guillotine here but Ammond defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ammond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ammond has managed to get both his arms back between Marks's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Marks has his foot on Ammond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ammond works his way back into a safe position though.
Ammond tries to stand but Marks is controlling from the bottom.
Marks trying to control the position.
#T3#
Ammond engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ammond with a nice head shot there.
Ammond sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Marks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ammond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marks will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ammond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown but Ammond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marks misses with a wild body shot.
Ammond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marks.
Marks throws a looping overhand right but Ammond ducks down to avoid it.
Ammond seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ammond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Ammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marks, pushing him back against the cage.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marks wants to break free but Ammond has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
Marks tries to score a body lock takedown but Ammond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond 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#
Ammond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ammond defends it nicely.
Marks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ammond tries to avoid it but Marks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ammond to the ground. Ammond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ammond manages to avoid it.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ammond manages to avoid it.
Ammond feints and then cracks Marks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marks down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks misses with a hook to the body
and Ammond counters with a nice body kick.
Marks misses with a body shot.
Ammond throws a counter high kick but Marks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ammond connects with a leg kick. Marks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Marks throws a lazy right hand but Ammond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ammond is looking to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch.
Ammond tries a head kick but it misses.
Wale Ammond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Marks with that takedown attempt.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Ammond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Ammond counters by clinching up.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ammond lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
Marks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ammond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marks blocks an elbow strike.
Ammond tries to land knees in the clinch but Marks avoids the damage to the body.
Ammond misses with a punch to the body.
Marks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ammond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3##CL#
Ammond has managed to clinch.
Ammond tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Marks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ammond is keeping busy.
Ammond throws an elbow that misses.
Marks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ammond after a bit of a struggle.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks is trying to force a seperation but Ammond has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond. #CUT#
It looks like Gregory Marks has been cut.
Ammond misses with a punch on the inside.
Ammond tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
#T4#
Marks wants a takedown but no success here.
Ammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marks is trying to drag Ammond to the mat but Ammond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ammond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wale Ammond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marks is trying to pull guard but Ammond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ammond throws an elbow that misses.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marks's elbow.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Marks's cut.
That's time! Ammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A good leg kick by Ammond.
Marks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ammond counters with a low kick, right behind Marks 's knee.
Ammond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ammond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ammond throws a nice head kick!
Marks tries to score with a low kick but Ammond moves his leg out of the way.
Marks misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond tries to clinch there but Marks circles away.
Marks goes for a double leg but Ammond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ammond continues to drive forward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ammond.
Marks swings for the body but Ammond moves out of range.
#T1#
Marks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marks shoots in for a takedown but Ammond shows good takedown defense.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ammond.
#CL#
Ammond rushes Marks and presses him up against the cage.
Marks is trying to break free.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marks blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ammond throws an elbow but misses.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks blocks an elbow strike.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Ammond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ammond as Marks tries to tie him up. #T2#
Marks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ammond walks away with a smile on his face. Marks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.#CL#
Ammond closes the distance and clinches.
Marks takes an elbow to the temple.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Marks avoids a wild elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ammond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ammond leaves Marks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ammond tries to counter by clinching up but Marks breaks away and moves out of range.
Marks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ammond. Ammond obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ammond as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Marks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Ammond drives through and clinches with Marks against the cage.
Ammond prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ammond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ammond tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
#T4#
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ammond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ammond lands an elbow inside.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marks is trying to maintain a safe position but Ammond gets an underhook and turns Marks into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
Ammond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marks has Ammond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ammond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond working Marks over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ammond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Marks's cut.
That's time! Ammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ammond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marks.
Wale Ammond is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ammond, right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Ammond.
A head kick misses from Ammond.
Ammond stuffs the takedown.
Ammond is looking to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch.
Ammond throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
Ammond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ammond tries to keep at a distance but Marks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marks is trying to drag Ammond to the mat but Ammond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Marks trying to stall but Ammond improves his position.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Marks is trying to trip Ammond. He has hold of a leg but Ammond is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Marks is looking to work some ground and pound but Ammond has wrist control.
Ammond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marks on the ground.
Marks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ammond is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Marks has gone for a leg lock! Ammond slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marks's guard.#REVR##T2#
Ammond wants to stand but Marks is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Marks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ammond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ammond has managed to get both his arms back between Marks's legs - danger averted.
Ammond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ammond's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ammond continues to stall.#T3#
More hug and hope from Ammond.#SUB2#
Marks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ammond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ammond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ammond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ammond scores with a head kick. Marks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ammond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ammond throws a quick counter head kick but Marks was just out of range.
Ammond is looking to slow Marks down with leg kicks.
Marks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marks looks to score with a jab to the body but Ammond is just out of range.
Ammond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ammond tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond had his way with Gregory Marks in that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Marks's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Marks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ammond leaves Marks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ammond tries to counter with a takedown but Marks is quick to defend against it.
Marks with a poor takedown
and Ammond counters with a good low kick that Marks was not able to check.
Marks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ammond swivels and escapes.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Ammond ducks under a wild hook from Marks.#CL#
Ammond has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ammond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marks's brow.
Ammond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
Ammond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marks tries to score a body lock takedown but Ammond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ammond slows down the pace here.
Ammond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ammond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ammond up against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Wale Ammond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Marks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ammond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marks taking a breather.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Marks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marks misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Ammond can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Marks is trying to pull guard but Ammond has him pressed against the cage.
Marks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ammond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gregory Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Marks throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wale Ammond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ammond, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:43
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:43
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wale Ammond!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wale Ammond made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Gregory Marks had this to say: 'it was a good fight, both fighters fought hard. Next question.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Lane.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marks. #SUB2#
Marks is working to tighten his grip on Lane's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lane has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Marks is really squeezing tight and eventually Lane passes out! Marks breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gregory Marks!
Gregory Marks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Marks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Jhit tries to avoid it but Marks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Jhit to the ground. Al Jhit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marks shoots for a takedown but Al Jhit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Al Jhit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Jhit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marks tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Al Jhit blocks the strikes from Marks.
Marks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Jhit has Marks in his guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Jhit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Jhit tries to get out of the position.
Marks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Marks is working to tighten his grip on Al Jhit's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Al Jhit has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Marks is really squeezing tight and eventually Al Jhit passes out! Marks breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gregory Marks!
Gregory Marks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Marks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eskimo pinned against the cage. Eskimo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice uppercut there from Eskimo.
Eskimo cracks Marks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Eskimo.
No luck for Marks with that takedown attempt.
Eskimo throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Eskimo blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eskimo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eskimo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marks shoots for a takedown but Eskimo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Inukshuk Eskimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Eskimo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Eskimo. No joy for Marks on that attempt.
Eskimo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eskimo.#T1#
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown. Eskimo tries to sprawl out of it but Marks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eskimo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eskimo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Eskimo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marks at a distance.
Eskimo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eskimo stuffs the takedown.
As Marks tries to get set, Eskimo tries to push him back and clinch up but Marks manages to avoid the attempt.
Eskimo scores with a nice right hand.
Eskimo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eskimo!
#ROC#
Marks is rocked!
Marks is looking to clinch but Eskimo is avoiding it.
Eskimo connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Marks! He's out on his feet! Eskimo rushes in and drops Marks with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Inukshuk Eskimo!
Inukshuk Eskimo 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.
The defeated Gregory Marks had this to say: 'it was a good fight, both fighters fought hard. Next question.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Eskimo misses with a straight left.
Marks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marks closes the distance and clinches up with Eskimo, looking for a takedown. Marks pushes Eskimo against the cage but Eskimo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marks wants to slow Eskimo down by chopping away at his legs.
Eskimo looks to land a left hand but Marks moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Marks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marks misses with a low kick as Eskimo jumps back.
Marks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eskimo defends it nicely.
Marks shoots in for a double leg but Eskimo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Inukshuk Eskimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Eskimo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eskimo tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown. Eskimo tries to sprawl out of it but Marks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eskimo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eskimo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marks sprawls and moves away.#T1#
A big left from Marks misses.
Eskimo throws a shot to the body.
Marks tries to clinch there but Eskimo circles away.
Eskimo throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eskimo.
Eskimo scores with a sloppy right hand. Marks should have avoided that one.
Marks shoots for a double leg takedown but Eskimo sprawls well. He's pushed Marks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marks moves forwards but Eskimo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Eskimo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marks looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eskimo is looking to stand up but Marks won't let him.
Eskimo throwing strikes from guard but Marks blocks nicely.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Eskimo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Marks working a defensive guard here.
Eskimo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marks is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Marks pushes a forearm under Eskimo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Eskimo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Marks!
Gregory Marks made sure to mention his sponsor, Forge Clothing Co. in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Inukshuk Eskimo stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Gentlemen is a great guy, the best guy, we only have the best at the Forge. Pity the match makers put me against a Gym member, Idiots!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Vizsla misses.
Nice takedown defense from Vizsla. No joy for Marks on that attempt.
Marks throws a leg kick but Vizsla sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marks shoots in but Vizsla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baka Vizsla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Vizsla swinging wildly here.
Vizsla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vizsla throws the left hand but Marks avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Vizsla. No joy for Marks on that attempt.
Vizsla appears to be looking for a big counter.
A good leg kick by Vizsla.
Vizsla swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vizsla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vizsla wants it to stay on the feet.
Vizsla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vizsla throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vizsla tries to clinch there but Marks circles away.
Vizsla throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Marks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vizsla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice takedown defense from Vizsla. No joy for Marks on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Vizsla.
Marks closes the distance and clinches up with Vizsla, looking for a takedown. Marks pushes Vizsla against the cage but Vizsla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vizsla scores with a three punch combo!
Vizsla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vizsla wants it to stay on the feet.
Vizsla lands with a nice combination. Marks backs away looking to recover.
Vizsla misses with the combination.
Marks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vizsla pinned against the cage. Vizsla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
No joy there for Vizsla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vizsla lands a right hook to the body.
Vizsla misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Marks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marks misses with a leg kick.
Vizsla looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vizsla misses with a two punch combination.
Marks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marks shoots in but Vizsla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vizsla sprawls well. Vizsla wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marks gets slowly back to his feet.
Marks fails to land the takedown.
Vizsla misses with a two punch combination.
Marks dives in and grabs Vizsla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vizsla pushes down on Marks's head and hops out.
Vizsla seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marks or perhaps it was just good defense by Vizsla, which made it look bad.
Marks looks winded!#T3#
Marks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Marks backs away, Vizsla returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vizsla slaps away a takedown attempt from Marks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vizsla connects with a nice looking jab.
Vizsla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marks is defended easily by Vizsla.
No luck for Marks with that takedown attempt.
Vizsla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marks.
Vizsla misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Marks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marks fails with a takedown attempt.
Vizsla looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Vizsla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vizsla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Vizsla. No joy for Marks on that attempt. #TD#
Vizsla drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vizsla trying to control the action but Marks is working from the bottom.
Marks misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Vizsla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baka Vizsla dominated that round.
That's time! Vizsla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marks tries for a takedown but Vizsla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marks shoots in for a takedown but Vizsla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baka Vizsla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vizsla throws a series of punches but Marks moves out of range.
Marks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vizsla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marks somewhat.
Baka Vizsla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Vizsla scores with a three punch combo!
Marks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vizsla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Marks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Vizsla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Vizsla tenderised Marks's leg. Marks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vizsla misses with a double jab.
Marks misses with a body shot.
Vizsla went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Marks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marks is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Marks tries for a kimura but Vizsla is defending well. #SUB2#
Marks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vizsla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Vizsla being controlled for a moment.
Vizsla is trying to control Marks's posture but Marks avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks is looking to take a break and control but Vizsla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vizsla is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marks is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Marks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vizsla struggling a bit here.
Marks is looking to take a break and control but Vizsla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Marks crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Marks tries for a kimura but Vizsla is defending well. #T3#
Marks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marks throws an elbow but Vizsla slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Marks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vizsla keeps working. #SUB2#
Marks is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vizsla is trying to escape and Marks transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vizsla is forced to tap! Nice work there by Marks! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Marks!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gregory Marks made sure he mentioned Forge Clothing Co., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Baka Vizsla had this to say: 'I'm coming back with vengeance!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Marks dives in and scores a takedown into Whitaker's guard.
Marks wants to get up but he can't break Whitaker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Whitaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marks is aware though and is defending well.
Marks wants to control from the top but Whitaker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Marks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marks trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.
Marks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Whitaker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Marks is controlling Whitaker's trapped leg to prevent Whitaker from advancing to side control.
Marks is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marks missing with punches from the bottom.
Whitaker wants to take a breather but Marks is having none of it.
Whitaker really is a fat lump.
Whitaker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Whitaker is working for a kimura but Marks is defending it quite comfortably.
Marks is controlling Whitaker's trapped leg to prevent Whitaker from advancing to side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whitaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marks's head. #SUB#
Whitaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Marks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Whitaker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marks on the ground.
Marks has his hands clasped together around Whitaker's back. He's all about the action.
Whitaker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marks tries to roll over but Whitaker keeps him under control.#T3#
Marks controlling the position well.
Whitaker prevents Marks from improving his position.
Whitaker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Whitaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marks sees it coming and defends easily.
Marks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whitaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Marks working for a triangle but Whitaker defends it easily.
Marks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Whitaker throws a big elbow that misses.
Whitaker is working Marks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Marks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitaker wants to get up but he can't break Marks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marks is on top in guard.
#REVB#
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 Ed Whitaker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Marks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whitaker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marks somewhat.
Marks is looking to clinch.
Marks tries to clinch there but Whitaker circles away.
Whitaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whitaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Whitaker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitaker swivels and escapes.
Ed Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Marks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Whitaker pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Marks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Marks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whitaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marks has managed to get both his arms back between Whitaker's legs - danger averted.
Marks wants to control from the top but Whitaker keeps moving.
Marks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.
Whitaker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marks is pushing down on Whitaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Whitaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Marks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marks working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Whitaker's thigh. Whitaker counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Marks throwing strikes but missing.
Marks won't allow Whitaker to get back to his feet.
Marks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marks working the ground and pound but Whitaker is defending the strikes. #T3#
Marks is looking to take a break and control but Whitaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whitaker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Marks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marks prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gregory Marks has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Marks is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitaker is defending well. #SUB2#
Marks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Marks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitaker keeps working. #SUB2#
Marks is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitaker is defending well.
Whitaker tries to buck Marks off but Marks is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Marks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitaker swivels and escapes.
Whitaker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whitaker scores with a jab to the body.
Marks fails with a takedown attempt.
Ed Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Marks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whitaker pinned against the cage. Whitaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker.
#T1#
Whitaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Whitaker sets himself, and Marks steps forward looking for the clinch! Whitaker avoids it this time.
Marks darts in looking for a takedown but Whitaker gets double underhooks and turns Marks into the cage.
Marks misses with a takedown
and Whitaker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitaker jabs Marks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whitaker is looking to clinch.
Whitaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Marks.
An attempted straight right counter from Whitaker misses the target.
Marks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whitaker avoids it really well and circles away.#T2##TD#
Whitaker looking to score a takedown here. Marks is defending well but Whitaker drives through and ends up in Marks's guard.
Marks looking to control.
#SUB2#
Marks has his foot on Whitaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitaker works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitaker stopping the sweep attempt from Marks.
Whitaker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Whitaker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Marks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitaker defends it easily.
Whitaker with a nice head shot there.
Whitaker really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Marks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitaker lands a couple of digs.
Whitaker lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitaker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Whitaker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marks's guard.
Marks is trying to control the position but Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker postures up in Marks's guard and throws a big left but Marks blocks it.
Whitaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Marks has wrist control.
Whitaker throws a big right hand that misses.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Whitaker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marks's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marks is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Marks won't allow Whitaker to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marks passes Whitaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marks in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Whitaker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whitaker 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Whitaker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Burke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marks to the ground. Burke is now in Marks's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Marks has his feet on Burke's thighs here. He's pushed Burke off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Burke screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Marks!
Gregory Marks managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Forge Clothing Co., into his post fight interview.
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