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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1# Marjanovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marjanovic somewhat. Marjanovic fails with a takedown attempt. Mason is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Nice takedown defense from Mason. No joy for Marjanovic on that attempt. Mason drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marjanovic sprawls and moves away. Tomas Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Marjanovic. Marjanovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away. Mason swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marjanovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mason defends it nicely.#CL# Mason forces Marjanovic back against the cage and clinches.#T1# Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marjanovic prevents it.
Marjanovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
Marjanovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marjanovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Mason gets underhooks to prevent Marjanovic's takedown attempt.
Mason can't get the takedown.
#TD2# Marjanovic pulls Mason into guard.
Marjanovic is adopting a defensive guard. Marjanovic keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T2# Mason throwing strikes but missing. Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Marjanovic trying to control the position.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Marjanovic has wrist control. Mason trying to control but Marjanovic is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Mason is looking to clinch but Marjanovic is avoiding it.
#T3# Marjanovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side. Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Marjanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head. Marjanovic fails with a takedown attempt. Mason tries to clinch up. As Mason backs off Marjanovic throws a huge counter combo but Mason manages to avoid it all. Marjanovic is looking to clinch. #T4# Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet. As Marjanovic tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Marjanovic manages to avoid the attempt. Mason really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mason moves in looking to clinch but Marjanovic pushes him off. Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marjanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away. Max Marjanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Mason rushes Marjanovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Marjanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Marjanovic gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marjanovic pulls him back up using the underhooks. Mason goes for a takedown attempt but Marjanovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marjanovic goes for a double leg but Mason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mason continues to drive forward. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Mason checks a low kick from Marjanovic. 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 Tomas Mason will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Marjanovic shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mason throws a big counter combination but Marjanovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Marjanovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mason seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Marjanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2# Marjanovic has Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Marjanovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mason is defending well. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marjanovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marjanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him. Come on Marjanovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mason is working for takedown but Marjanovic is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1# Marjanovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mason is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marjanovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2# Marjanovic manages to pull guard.
Marjanovic is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment. Mason trying to control but Marjanovic is working from the bottom. Marjanovic pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2# Marjanovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Marjanovic keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marjanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Marjanovic's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Marjanovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Marjanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marjanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away. Marjanovic shoots in but no luck this time. #T3##CL2# Marjanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Marjanovic is trying to break free. Mason is working for takedown but Marjanovic is calmly controlling the position for now. Mason working hard to break the clinch. Mason is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marjanovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Marjanovic looking for a takedown. Mason is trying to pull guard but Marjanovic has him pressed against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mason tries to break free but Marjanovic pushes him back against the cage. Marjanovic is trying to break free. Marjanovic wants to break free but Mason has control.
Mason fails to pull guard.
Marjanovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mason.
Marjanovic is stalling here.
#T4# Marjanovic tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marjanovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Mason on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mason has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marjanovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Mason is looking to take this one to the mat. Marjanovic can't get the takedown.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat. Marjanovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2# Marjanovic manages to pull guard.
Marjanovic is controlling Mason's posture. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marjanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Marjanovic's legs - danger averted. Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Marjanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Marjanovic shoots and misses #CL# and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Mason being controlled against the cage. Mason can't get the takedown.
Marjanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Mason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Marjanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marjanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mason keeps control of Marjanovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2# Marjanovic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mason clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2# Marjanovic tightening his grip on Mason, looking for the choke. #T1# Marjanovic controls the position. Marjanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mason trying to control the action but Marjanovic just sinks the hooks in. Mason is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2# Marjanovic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2# Marjanovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mason is defending well though. Marjanovic let's go of the attempt for now.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mason wants to escape the position.
Marjanovic biding his time, controlling Mason. #SUB2# Marjanovic looking to break Mason's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mason remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marjanovic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Mason trying to control the position but Marjanovic manages to sink in the hooks. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2# Marjanovic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Mason is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Marjanovic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2# Marjanovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mason is defending well though. Marjanovic let's go of the attempt for now. Marjanovic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mason. Marjanovic throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Marjanovic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Max Marjanovic has got the better of the ground game so far. Mason trying to control the position but Marjanovic manages to sink in the hooks. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight! Max Marjanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Marjanovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Marjanovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Marjanovic moves into the clinch. Marjanovic is stalling here.
Kemp leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC# Kemp breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Marjanovic gets a double leg takedown into Kemp's guard. Marjanovic trying to control but Kemp is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marjanovic wants to pass the guard but Kemp is keeping the position.#SUB# Kemp looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marjanovic has picked Kemp up and slammed him! Kemp can't keep hold of the triangle and Marjanovic manages to pass to side control!#T1# Kemp tries to buck Marjanovic off but Marjanovic is having none of it.#SU2# Marjanovic decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Kemp manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Marjanovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Kemp is looking to get back to is feet but Marjanovic passes into side control.
Kemp is looking for a sweep. Kemp regains half guard. Marjanovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB# Marjanovic moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kemp.#T2# Marjanovic passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kemp! Kemp could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kemp is desperately trying to improve his position but Marjanovic has a good base and remains in mount. Marjanovic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kemp to take his back! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kemp is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Kemp tries to roll but Marjanovic sticks to his back.
Marjanovic is riding his opponent, not letting Kemp buck him off. #T3# Marjanovic looking to hold on to the position here but Kemp rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB2# Marjanovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kemp dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2# Marjanovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kemp is aware though and is defending well. Kemp preventing the sweep. Marjanovic is wriggling around but Kemp manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Marjanovic trying to control here.
Kemp wants to stand but Marjanovic has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB# Kemp seems to be looking for submissions.
Marjanovic wants to sweep but Kemp has passed to side control! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kemp working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Marjanovic dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Marjanovic clinches up against the cage. Marjanovic can't break the clinch.
Kemp effectively controlling the action here. Marjanovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kemp up against the cage.#TD2# Marjanovic decides to pull guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marjanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kemp is one step ahead there. Kemp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB2# Marjanovic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kemp passes into side control.
#SUB# Kemp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Kemp is looking to take a break and control but Marjanovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Marjanovic wants to control but Kemp postures up.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kemp controls the position from side control. Marjanovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kemp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Marjanovic gets full guard. Kemp won't allow Marjanovic to get back to his feet. #SUB# Kemp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marjanovic is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3# Marjanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kemp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Kemp has his foot on Marjanovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marjanovic works his way back into a safe position though. Marjanovic won't allow Kemp to get back to his feet. #SU2# Marjanovic gets to his feet. Kemp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2# Marjanovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Kemp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Marjanovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB# Kemp looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marjanovic has picked Kemp up and slammed him! Kemp can't keep hold of the triangle and Marjanovic manages to pass to side control!#SUB2# Marjanovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kemp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Marjanovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kemp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kemp is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marjanovic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Marjanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Marjanovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2# Marjanovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kemp, pushing him back against the cage. The referee calls for Marjanovic to work.
#TD2# Marjanovic lands a takedown into guard.
Marjanovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Kemp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marjanovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kemp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Marjanovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SU2# Marjanovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kemp, up you get! Marjanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kemp attempts a counter takedown but Marjanovic avoids it well and moves away.#TD2# Marjanovic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kemp is trying to defend but Marjanovic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Marjanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Marjanovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kemp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kemp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Marjanovic stalling. #SUB2# Marjanovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2# Kemp tries to roll over but Marjanovic keeps him under control. Max Marjanovic has got the better of the ground game so far. Marjanovic prevents Kemp from standing back up.
Kemp is looking to get back to is feet but Marjanovic passes into side control.
#T3# Kemp gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Marjanovic throwing shots but Kemp is blocking nicely. Marjanovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2# Marjanovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Kemp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SU2# Marjanovic stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Marjanovic wants to slow Kemp down by chopping away at his legs. Kemp seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Marjanovic clinches up with Kemp and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Marjanovic jumps guard and drags Kemp to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4# Marjanovic trying to control the position.
Marjanovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Marjanovic wants to control the position but Kemp says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Kemp throws a strike but Marjanovic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2# Marjanovic working for a triangle but Kemp defends it easily.
Kemp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Winford Kemp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Max Marjanovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kemp throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Max Marjanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Marjanovic 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Marjanovic!
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