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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Solomon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marks sprawls well initially but Solomon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marks wants to get back to full guard.
Marks is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Marks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marks lands with a few short shots to the body.
Marks wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Marks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solomon pulls his head out easily.
Marks is trying to get back to full guard.
Marks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marks has his foot on Solomon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solomon works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Marks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solomon preventing the sweep. #T1#
Solomon wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving. #SUB#
Marks working for a triangle but Solomon defends it easily.
#SUB#
Marks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Solomon won't allow Marks to sweep him here.
Marks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solomon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Solomon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marks's guard.#SUB#
Marks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Solomon looks winded!#SUB#
Marks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Solomon postures up.
Marks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Solomon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Marks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solomon is aware though and is defending well.
Marks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Solomon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marks is trying to keep Solomon in close.
#SUB#
Marks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solomon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Solomon landing some decent shots from guard.
Solomon landing some decent shots from guard.
Marks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Solomon stands up and waves to Marks to follow him. #T4#
Solomon darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Marks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Solomon is looking to stand back up but Marks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Solomon. #REVB#
Solomon wants to get back to full guard but Marks has passed into side control.
Solomon struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Marks decides to stand back up. Marks steps back and let's Solomon get back to his feet.
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 Theodore Marks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Solomon gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Marks manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Marks closes the distance and pushes Solomon back into the cage.#BC#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Solomon doesn't manage to clinch there - Marks circles away.
Marks thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marks misses with a takedown attempt
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danny Solomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Marks closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Marks successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Marks has his foot on Solomon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solomon works his way back into a safe position though.
Marks is looking to stand up but Solomon isn't so interested in that idea.
Solomon is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solomon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB#
Solomon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solomon postures up in Marks's guard and throws a big left but Marks blocks it.
Solomon 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.
Marks tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Marks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solomon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solomon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solomon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marks works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Marks working for a triangle but Solomon defends it easily.
Marks wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Theodore Marks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solomon is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Marks is looking for a triangle here but Solomon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Solomon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marks's legs. #T3#
Marks is trying to improve his position.
Marks is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Solomon is controlling him well.
Marks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Solomon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Solomon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Solomon trying to control the action but Marks is working from the bottom.
Solomon wants to stand but Marks is controlling his arm.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Solomon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marks, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marks can't do much from the bottom here.
Marks throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Marks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Solomon's best efforts.#SUB#
Marks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marks wants to control but Solomon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marks is pressing down on Solomon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Marks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Marks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Solomon to the ground. Marks is now in Solomon's guard.
Solomon wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon looking to control.
Marks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Solomon is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Marks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marks shoots in for a takedown but Solomon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solomon is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Marks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Solomon wants to stand back up but Marks manages to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Solomon is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Marks decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marks.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Marks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marks wants to stand but Solomon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marks preventing the sweep. #T2##SU#
Solomon is working an open guard so Marks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Marks moves into the clinch.#TD#
Marks has clasped his hands together around Solomon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solomon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Marks is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Solomon tries to hold on but Marks pushes him away. #SU#
Marks gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A swing and a miss from Marks.#TD#
Marks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Solomon scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Marks manages to mount him!
#T3#
Solomon wants to hold on but Marks pushes him away.#SUB#
Marks is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Solomon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Marks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Solomon tries to lock up and control but Marks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU#
Marks stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD#
Marks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solomon can do to turn this around?
Solomon wants to control but Marks postures up.
Danny Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theodore Marks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Marks decides to stand back up. Marks steps back and let's Solomon get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Marks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Marks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Abhishek dives in and scores a takedown into Marks's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abhishek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Marks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abhishek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marks trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Marks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abhishek throwing strikes from guard but Marks blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abhishek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Marks looking for a guillotine here but Abhishek defends easily.
Marks throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Abhishek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Marks looking for a guillotine here but Abhishek defends easily.
Abhishek stands up over Marks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abhishek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Abhishek stacks Marks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Abhishek!
Abhishek content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Marks is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Abhishek connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marks some visible discomfort.
Abhishek taking a breather here.
Abhishek working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Abhishek scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marks to see if he's OK.
A lull in the action here.
Marks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marks wants to control but Abhishek postures up.#T3#
Abhishek is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Abhishek scoring with punches and elbows.
Marks manages to get back to half guard.
Marks throws a strike from the bottom but Abhishek passes into side control!
Marks takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Marks wants to control but Abhishek postures up.
Marks is looking to reverse the position.
Abhishek lands a nice forearm strike.
Marks tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Marks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Abhishek drops an elbow to the side of Marks's head.
Abhishek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Marks looking for submissions off his back.
Marks is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Abhishek.
Abhishek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abhishek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abhishek is working away from the top position though.
Abhishek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jehoiachin Abhishek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Abhishek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marks!
Marks is being controlled here.
Marks throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Marks looking for a sweep but Abhishek has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Abhishek raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jehoiachin Abhishek has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks wants to control but Abhishek is having none of it.
Abhishek postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Marks in real trouble here! The ref calls for Marks to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jehoiachin Abhishek!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Marks.#TD2#
Bicaj feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Marks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bicaj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bicaj 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.
Bicaj wants to pass the guard but Marks is keeping the position.#SUB#
Marks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bicaj can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bicaj sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bicaj got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bicaj has managed to get both his arms back between Marks's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
It looks like Bicaj might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bicaj looking to pass the guard.
Marks controls Bicaj momentarily but Bicaj frees himself.
Marks keeping full guard, as Bicaj tries to pass.
Marks looking to control.
#T2#
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.#SUB#
Marks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bicaj must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bicaj seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bicaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marks throws a quick counter head kick but Bicaj was just out of range.
Marks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bicaj as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Marks gets a clinch. #TD2#
Bicaj gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bicaj blocks the strikes from Marks.
Bicaj controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3##SUB#
Marks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Marks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bicaj pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Bicaj seems content to control.
Bicaj trying to mount his opponent but Marks defends it.
Bicaj prevents Marks from improving his position.
Bicaj content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Marks actively working from the bottom here.#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.
Bicaj tries to pass to full mount but Marks defends it.
Bicaj is taking a breather. Marks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marks is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bicaj slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bicaj misses the target.
Bicaj just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiljano Bicaj 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#
Bicaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marks feinted with a counter takedown.
Marks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bicaj is fending him off so far but Marks persists. Nope, Bicaj circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Bicaj misses.
Marks thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD2#
Bicaj shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bicaj trying to control but Marks is working from the bottom.
Marks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bicaj wants to sweep here but Marks controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bicaj manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marks manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Marks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bicaj defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bicaj is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bicaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bicaj postures up.
Bicaj prevents Marks from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Marks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bicaj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Marks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bicaj defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bicaj sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Bicaj has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Marks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bicaj passes into side control.
Bicaj controlling the position. #T3#
Bicaj lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bicaj remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Marks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bicaj's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Marks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bicaj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marks keeps working.
Bicaj happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiljano Bicaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marks blocks a jab.
Bicaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Marks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bicaj!
You can see the frustration on Bicaj's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bicaj is holding Marks down, trying to stall.
Bicaj is not content to let Marks control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Marks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bicaj to his feet. #T1#
Bicaj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marks circles away quickly and effectively.
Marks throws a head kick but Bicaj moves out of range.
#TD2#
Bicaj throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marks was covering up waiting for the punch and Bicaj finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Marks manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Marks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Marks jumps guard and drags Bicaj to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bicaj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marks striking off his back but it's not causing Bicaj any problems. #T2##SUB#
Marks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bicaj can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emiljano Bicaj has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bicaj seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bicaj advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks stops Bicaj from passing to mount.
Bicaj happy to just control the position for now.
Marks is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Marks is being controlled here.
Bicaj trying to control the position but Marks is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Bicaj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marks keeps working.
Marks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Emiljano Bicaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marks seems a little lost for a moment, as Bicaj dominates the positioning.
Marks looking for a sweep but Bicaj has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Marks wants to hold on but Bicaj pushes him away.
Bicaj controlling from mount.
More stalling from Bicaj.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bicaj is continuing to stall.
Theodore Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marks is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emiljano Bicaj.
I've got Bicaj 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiljano Bicaj!
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