Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marley scores with a hook to the body. Andersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marley feints and then cracks Andersson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andersson down.
Marley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andersson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Andersson has been cut.
Marley scores with the left hand. Andersson knows he should have avoided that one.
Marley jabs Andersson right on the nose. Andersson blinks but takes it well.
Marley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andersson's hands.
Andersson takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Marley gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Marley.
A short right from Marley.
Marley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marley lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Marley. #T1#
Marley landing knees to the body.
Marley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Marley lands a body shot.
Marley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andersson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marley lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson darts in looking for a takedown but Marley gets double underhooks and turns Andersson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marley.
Marley scores a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Marley breaks the clinch.
Andersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2##CL2#
Marley clinches up with Andersson and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley scores with a shoulder strike.
Marley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC2#Andersson is rocked!
Marley creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Andersson with a big uppercut! Andersson tries to clinch up but Marley pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Andersson to the mat! Andersson covers up and Marley unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ezekiel Marley!
A victorious Ezekiel Marley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TT1
Date: Aug 02, 2023

#R1#
Marley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Retired Sparbot 8 has been cut.
Marley leaves Sparbot 8 with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparbot 8 counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Sparbot 8 moves into the clinch.#BC#
Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparbot 8 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Jab from Marley.
Marley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparbot 8.
Marley throwing a counter right hand but Sparbot 8 manages to avoid it.#CL#
Marley rushes Sparbot 8 and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sparbot 8 fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley with a knee to the head.
Sparbot 8 wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marley has him pressed against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marley obliges.
Sparbot 8 wants a takedown.
Ezekiel Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Retired Sparbot 8.
Marley lands a shot to the body.
Sparbot 8 looks winded!#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Marley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Marley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sparbot 8 lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marley.
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Marley lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Retired Sparbot 8's cut even more.
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Marley.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Marley - that landed with a thud. #T2#
A short left from Marley.
Sparbot 8 tries to circle away but Marley has him pinned against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sparbot 8 throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sparbot 8 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparbot 8 backwards.
Sparbot 8 avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Sparbot 8 breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Marley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sparbot 8 goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marley prevents it. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Marley throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Sparbot 8 gets tackled into the ropes by Marley. Marley maintains the clinch. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ezekiel Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparbot 8 shoots in but Marley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Decent striking displayed by Marley there.
Marley chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Marley has Sparbot 8 up against the ropes in a clinch.
Marley pushes Sparbot 8 back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparbot 8 backwards.
Marley lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Marley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Marley. That snapped Sparbot 8's head back. #CUT#The cut above Retired Sparbot 8's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Sparbot 8 gets tackled into the ropes by Marley. Marley maintains the clinch.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Marley lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley.
Sparbot 8 fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sparbot 8 drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good leg kick by Marley.
Sparbot 8 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Marley with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Marley. No joy for Sparbot 8 on that attempt.
Marley feints and then cracks Sparbot 8's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparbot 8 down.
Marley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#Retired Sparbot 8's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Marley takes the fight into the clinch.
Marley landing knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Marley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:8
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Marley!
A relieved looking Ezekiel Marley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld 32
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Marley looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala walks into a jab.
Takala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marley throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Marley there.
Marley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marley with a nice cross.#ROC2#Takala is rocked!
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Takala counters by moving into the clinch.
We've been informed that Marley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC#
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Takala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
Takala punishes Marley's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Takala clobbers Marley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Marley lands a nice looking body shot.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Takala moves into range and clinches up with Marley.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley throws an elbow that misses.
Takala struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marley.
Takala working aggressively here.
Marley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takala slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Takala.
Marley throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Marley misses.
It looked like Takala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marley throws an off balance right hand
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takala takes one on the button.
Nice cross by Marley.
A big left from Marley misses.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Marley gets tackled into the cage by Takala. Takala maintains the clinch.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takala has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
A nice left hand lands by Takala.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Marley connects with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takala.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Takala.
Marley blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley cracks Takala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marley throws a leg kick but Takala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takala appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marley misses with a lunging right hand
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Marley lands a lovely overhand right.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takala had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marley is looking to clinch.
Takala misses with a hook.
Marley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takala counters with a straight that turns Marley's legs to rubber! Takala pushes forward with more strikes and Marley goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tino Takala!
During a confident post fight interview, Tino Takala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld FN 35
Date: Feb 16, 2023

#R1#
Ezekiel Marley throws an off balance right hand
and Rakeem Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rakeem Marley shoots in but Ezekiel Marley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab lands there for Ezekiel Marley.#CUT#It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Ezekiel Marley lands a nice hook to Rakeem Marley's body. Rakeem Marley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rakeem Marley scores with a body shot.
Ezekiel Marley misses with a body shot.
Rakeem Marley throws a counter combo.
Ezekiel Marley lands a glancing blow to the side of Rakeem Marley's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ezekiel Marley. Rakeem Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ezekiel Marley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ezekiel Marley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rakeem Marley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ezekiel Marley swings widly with a right hand
and Rakeem Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
Rakeem Marley misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Ezekiel Marley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rakeem Marley keeps the fight on the outside.
Ezekiel Marley throws an overhand right that lands on Rakeem Marley's shoulder, as Rakeem Marley tries to avoid the shot.
Ezekiel Marley throws a shot from downtown. Rakeem Marley moves away and avoids it.
Rakeem Marley is looking for the big counter here.
Rakeem Marley slips under a jab from Ezekiel Marley.
Ezekiel Marley lands a slapping body shot.
Ezekiel Marley doesn't manage to clinch there - Rakeem Marley circles away.
A big left from Rakeem Marley misses.
Rakeem Marley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rakeem Marley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rakeem Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ezekiel Marley.
Rakeem Marley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ezekiel Marley blocks it well.
Ezekiel Marley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rakeem Marley tries to move into range but Ezekiel Marley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Rakeem Marley is rocked!
Rakeem Marley is holding his hands too far apart here. Ezekiel Marley throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Rakeem Marley is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Our winner, Ezekiel Marley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Rakeem Marley spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'.

Event: Nfld 29
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Smash Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Smash Machine moved out of range.
Marley misses with a straight right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smash Machine 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.
Smash Machine wants to clinch up but Marley keeps it at a distance.
Smash Machine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley lands with a straight right. Smash Machine didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smash Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Marley throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smash Machine counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Smash Machine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smash Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Marley is retaining full guard.
Smash Machine stays in close to Marley's body and controls the position.
Smash Machine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SUB2#
Smash Machine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smash Machine controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marley has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smash Machine asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Marley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marley tries to get out of the position.
A lull in the action here as Smash Machine stalls from top position.
Smash Machine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3##SUB2#
Smash Machine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Smash Machine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Smash Machine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marley, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Smash Machine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Smash Machine working the ground and pound but Marley is defending the strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marley is trying to escape the position but Smash Machine is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smash Machine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marley's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smash Machine has his takedown stuffed
and Marley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smash Machine's knee momentarily.
Smash Machine with a hook.
Marley throws a hook but Smash Machine avoids it easily.
A jab from Marley misses.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marley scores with a body shot.
Marley catches Smash Machine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Smash Machine dives in and scores a takedown into Marley's guard.
Smash Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Smash Machine trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Smash Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Smash Machine advances to half guard.
Smash Machine wants to free his trapped foot but Marley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura but Marley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smash Machine to get the leverage.
Marley is staying active underneath Smash Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smash Machine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smash Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marley keeps working.
Smash Machine is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Smash Machine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smash Machine.
Marley pushes Smash Machine off looking to stand but Smash Machine dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura here.
Marley tries to kick Smash Machine off but Smash Machine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Marley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marley is looking to get back to is feet but Smash Machine passes into side control.
Marley tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Smash Machine is looking for the choke from the back position but Marley is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Marley is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Smash Machine sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Marley has no choice but to tap and Smash Machine jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clinch King Smash Machine!
After the big win, Clinch King Smash Machine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Nfld 28
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Penn Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Marley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Penn Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn Jr tried to score with a low kick but Marley checks it.
Penn Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marley. Marley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Marley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Penn Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Marley moves out of range easily.
Marley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Penn Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Penn Jr is rocked!
Marley lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Penn Jr up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Marley from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Penn Jr's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
A very excited looking Ezekiel Marley 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.

Event: Nfld live 16
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Takala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Takala slips a jab from Marley.#CL#
Marley drives through and clinches with Takala against the cage.
Takala gets through Marley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Takala controls his hands.
Marley tries to land knees in the clinch but Takala avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Takala.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takalas head.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takala is defending well for now.#BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Marley.
Takala lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marley digs a good body shot into Takala's ribs.#CL2#
Takala closes the distance and pushes Marley back into the cage.
Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takala avoids it.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Takala controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Takala's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takala.
Takala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takala is looking to break free of the clinch but Marley has double underhooks. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch.
Marley throws a big shot that misses.
Marley dips to his left and cracks Takala with an uppercut!
Marley misses with a body shot.
Marley looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Marley drives through and clinches with Takala against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marley obliges.
Takala lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Takala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Marley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marley misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takala.
Takala lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marley swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Marley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
Takala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marley lands a nice shot that snaps Takala's head back.
Takala avoids the body shot from Marley.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a three punch combo that has Marley backing up. Marley nods at Takala to acknowledge the strikes.
Takala throws a right and a left that Marley avoids nicely.
Marley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Marley misses with an uppercut.
Marley walks into a left hand. #T3#
Marley throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala throws out a counter right but Marley avoids it with no problem.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley feints and then cracks Takala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takala down.
Takala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Takala slips the punch.
Takala walks into a stiff left hand from Marley.
Marley throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Takala steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marley.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Takala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Takala counters by moving into the clinch.
Marley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takala is trying to break the clinch but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takala's hands.#T4#
Marley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Marley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD#
Marley cracks Takala with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Takala looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Marley finish him? #ROC#Takala is rocked!
Marley misses with an uppercut
and Takala counters with a head kick. That will keep Marley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Takala is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Marley is looking to clinch but Takala is avoiding it. #KD#
Marley sends Takala crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marley is motioning to the referee to let Takala up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Takala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Takala scoring well with a low kick there.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Takala seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takala counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Marley misses with an uppercut
and Takala counters with a low kick, right behind Marley 's knee.
Takala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marley to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Takala moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A shot to the body from Marley misses #CL2#
and Takala counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch.
Marley misses with a shot to the body
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marley cracks Takala with a good jab.
Marley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takala can do to turn this around?
Marley cracks Takala with a good jab.#KD#
Marley drops Takala with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Takala looks back up at him and smiles so Marley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala moves out of range as Marley strikes.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Takala lunges at Marley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marley's hand.
Jab from Marley.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Takala walks into a left hand.
Marley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Marley.
Marley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marley wants to clinch.
As Marley backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but Marley manages to avoid it all.
Takala does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley throws a hook to the side of Takala's head but Takala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Marley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marley misses with a straight right.
Marley backing away here, and Takala unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marley misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Takala counters with a series of strikes that sends Marley to the canvas! Takala follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takala wanted to stand there but Marley had control of the position.
Marley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takala on the ground.
Takala is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Marley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takala tries to stand but Marley is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marley.
Marley throws a lazy head kick
and Takala counters with a thumping low kick.
Takala throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takala scores with a jab. Marley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marley misses the jab.
Takala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
And Takala responds with a good body kick, but Marley manages to step out the way in time.
Marley swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Marley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marley throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Marley lands a jab.
No joy there for Takala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the body from Marley misses
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Takala misses with a few strikes there.
Marley throws a leg kick but Takala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marley misses with a straight right.
Marley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marley thuds his right hand into Takala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marley throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Takala tries to counter with a clinch but Marley shakes him off and moves away.
Marley lands a nice shot to the body.
Takala connects with a solid leg kick.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
Marley tests Takala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marley throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a left and a right that stings Marley.
Marley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marley's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Marley throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2#
Takala moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Marley finds it's target.
Marley lands an overhand right.
Takala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marley missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takala's head backwards.
Ezekiel Marley is winning the standup battle so far.
Marley throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marley swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Takala closes the distance and clinches.
Takala wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Marley breaks the clinch.
Marley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!#CL2#
Takala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marley, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marley is trying to break the clinch but Takala is controlling him.
Takala is pushing Marley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Takala manages to break the clinch.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
Marley throws a low kick, looking for Takala's leg but Takala calmly moves out of range.
Takala tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Takala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Marley cracks a nice hook into Takala's ribs.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
Marley throws a leg kick but Takala moved away.
Takala shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marley eats them both and turns towards Takala to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Marley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takala.
Marley throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Marley! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Takala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tino Takala!
Tino Takala thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld live 14
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marley! But no joy.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Marley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Marley throws out a powerful jab.
Marley slips a jab from Smith.
Marley swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marley.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marley. Marley obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith looks to land a combination but Marley avoids it well.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Marley.
Marley connects with a nice looking jab.
Marley cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to clinch there but Marley circles away.
Marley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ezekiel Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Marley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Marley is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Marley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
Marley connects with a jab.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Marley.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marley swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Marley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Marley gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 22
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marley.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Marley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brunson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brunson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brunson doesn't seem bothered though.
Marley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brunson.
Brunson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brunson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunson.
Marley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brunson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Marley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson fails to land with a series of punches.
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Brunson defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Marley blocks the body kick.
Marley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.#KD2#
Marley sends Brunson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marley is motioning to the referee to let Brunson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Brunson is rocked!
Marley fakes the body blow, causing Brunson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Brunson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 28: West v Hawthorne
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Silva punishes Marley's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marley throws out the jab.
Marley connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Marley catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marley wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marley is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva is pressing down on Marley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marley is holding on for now.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Marley defends it.
Marley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Marley is blocking nicely.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Marley is defending the position. #ES2#
Marley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Silva is on him like a limpet, forcing Marley back against the cage.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva taking a breather.#BC2#
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Marley - just one landing.
Silva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Marley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Marley connects with a single shot there.
Marley thumps Silva with a low kick.
Marley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Marley scores with a hook.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Marley misses with a leg kick.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marley counters with a straight right hand.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Marley ducks down to avoid it.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva is looking to wear down Marley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Marley with a nice cross.
Marley slips a jab from Silva.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Marley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Marley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marley.
Marley lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Marley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Marley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Marley.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marley obliges.
Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Marley.
Marley lands an elbow inside.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Marley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
A hook to the body from Marley.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Marley sends Silva crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marley is motioning to the referee to let Silva up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Marley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marley lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crunch! Marley slams his shin into Silva's torso.
Marley scores with a jab to the head.
Marley lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Silva up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Marley from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Silva's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
A victorious Ezekiel Marley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 25: Ihantala v McDonald
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Marley breaks from the clinch.
Marley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chugman.
Chugman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marley defends it well.
Marley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Marley rushes Chugman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chugman looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Marley.
Chugman blocking some punches.
Marley landing knees to the body.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chugman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chugman avoids it.
Chugman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marley is keeping busy.#BC#
Marley breaks the clinch. #T1#
Chugman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marley is looking to chop away at Chugman's legs.
And Chugman tries to counter it with a takedown but Marley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chugman moves out of range of the body kick from Marley.
Chugman checks a low kick from Marley.
Ezekiel Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chugman checks a low kick from Marley.
Marley misses with a looping left.
And Chugman tries to counter it with a takedown but Marley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A low kick lands for Marley.
Marley misses with an uppercut. Chugman saw that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Marley #TD2#
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marley won't allow Chugman to pass to mount.
Marley wants to get back to his feet.
Chugman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marley tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Chugman is taking a breather. Marley 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chugman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Chugman is trying to control the action in half guard but Marley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chugman.
Chugman trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Chugman misses with a takedown attempt - Marley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chugman misses with a takedown attempt - Marley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ezekiel Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Chugman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marley. Marley obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Chugman moves into the clinch.
Chugman wants a takedown. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch.
Chugman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Chugman tries to counter it with a takedown but Marley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marley throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Chugman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Marley pushes Chugman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chugman checks a leg kick.
Chugman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marley is looking to chop away at Chugman's legs.
Chugman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marley throws a solid leg kick but Chugman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marley.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Marley.
Chugman with the counter takedown but Marley avoids it easily.
Marley misses with a straight right.
Chugman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chugman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice shot lands for Marley.
Marley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Chugman backs away, Marley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Chugman blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chugman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ezekiel Marley is winning the standup battle so far.
Marley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Chugman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marley's guard.
Chugman is looking to work some ground and pound but Marley has wrist control.
Chugman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Marley is looking to stand up but Chugman isn't so interested in that idea.
Marley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chugman on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chugman throws a strike but Marley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chugman trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Chugman has his feet on Marley's thighs here. He's pushed Marley 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! Marley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WVT 18: Halo v Knox
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1##CL#
Marley pushes Svyatogor up against the cage in a clinch.
Svyatogor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Marley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Svyatogor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow. #BC2#
Svyatogor manages to break the clinch.
Svyatogor defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Marley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marley takes a swing at Svyatogor's ribcage but misses.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marley lands with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Svyatogor.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Marley.
Marley throws a body kick that misses.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley.#T1#
Marley throws a big shot that misses.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Marley avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor misses with a right hand
and Marley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Marley has Svyatogor up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marley digs a good hook to Svyatogor's body.
Marley is looking to clinch.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut.
Marley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Svyatogor moves out of range easily.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marley motions for Svyatogor to come forward. Marley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svyatogor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley connects with a single shot there.
Marley throws a lazy uppercut
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marley.
Svyatogor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Marley swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Marley lunges at Svyatogor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Svyatogor's hand.
Marley misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marley tries to clinch up but Svyatogor circles away and keeps his distance.
Svyatogor throws the left hand but Marley avoids the punch easily.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marley swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Svyatogor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Svyatogor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
Marley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marley works Svyatogor's body with a nice hook.
Marley lands a jab to Svyatogor's midsection.
Marley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marley misses with a body shot
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Svyatogor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Marley misses.
Marley misses with a double jab
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marley scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Marley misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Svyatogor throws a big shot that misses.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Marley swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
A big right from Marley misses.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Svyatogor tries a quick counter leg kick but Marley is wise to it.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Svyatogor's sensitive parts. #T1#
Marley misses with a straight right.
Marley throws a head kick that misses.
Marley throws a leg kick but Svyatogor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marley lands a right hook to the body.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Svyatogor as he connects with a hook.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marley misses the jab.#T2#
Marley connects with a body shot.
Svyatogor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marley misses with an uppercut
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Marley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svyatogor doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Svyatogor cracks Marley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Svyatogor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marley to stand back up!#ROC2#Marley is rocked!
Svyatogor fakes the body blow, causing Marley to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Marley goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WVT 11: Newton v Lemieux
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Marley tries to clinch up but Hanayama circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanayama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marley in his tracks.
Marley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanayama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanayama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Marley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanayama, pushing him back against the cage.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Marley as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanayama.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hanayama's brow. #TD#
Hanayama pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama being controlled here, momentarily.
Hanayama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Marley can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanayama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanayama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Hanayama seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hanayama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marley defends it well.
Marley is trying to stand up here but Hanayama is controlling him well.
Hanayama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marley looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Hanayama wants to work for an arm triangle but Marley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hanayama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marley defends it well.
Hanayama passes the guard and advances to mount!
Marley's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hanayama trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Hanayama controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanayama trying to control but Marley is having none of it. #SUB#
Hanayama working for a guillotine from mount but Marley is in no mood to give up.
Marley is squirming around, avoiding Hanayama's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Hanayama looking to isolate an arm here. Marley doesn't see it coming and as Hanayama extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hanayama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaoru Hanayama!
Our winner, Kaoru Hanayama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 4: Maestre v Motts
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Hawthorne with a nice cross.
Marley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hawthorne slips a straight right by Marley.
Marley lands with a straight right. Hawthorne didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Marley forces Hawthorne back against the cage and clinches.
Hawthorne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne swings wildly with an uppercut but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawthorne scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawthorne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been informed that Hawthorne has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hawthorne throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
Marley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Marley slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands a really nice looking cross but Marley seems unphased.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawthorne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the head.
Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Marley moves into the clinch.#BC#
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne dodges the punch combination from Marley.
Hawthorne is looking to slow Marley down with leg kicks.
Marley with a hook.
Hawthorne staying out of range there.
Marley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hawthorne counters with a head kick. #CL#
Marley drives through and clinches with Hawthorne against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land.
Hawthorne throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawthorne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hawthorne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley throws out a powerful jab.
Hawthorne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawthorne off the cage and back into range.
Marley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marley.
A head kick misses from Marley.
A little jabbing left from Hawthorne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marley throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Hawthorne misses with a wild combination.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
Hawthorne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marley misses with an uppercut.
Marley cracks Hawthorne with an open hand slap.
Marley throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hawthorne counter with a right hand.
Hawthorne scores with a jab. Marley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hawthorne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawthorne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marley under the eye.
Hawthorne with a jab.#CL2#
Hawthorne moves into range and clinches up with Marley.#T3#
Hawthorne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawthorne is trying to break free.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawthorne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Marley breaks from the clinch.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawthorne! But no joy.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marley tries to clinch but Hawthorne is having none of it.
Marley lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Marley misses the target.
Marley misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Hawthorne pushes Marley up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawthorne scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley is trying to break free.
Hawthorne gets through Marley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawthorne. #T4#
Hawthorne avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
Hawthorne misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Hawthorne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawthorne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marley digs a good body shot into Hawthorne's ribs.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Marley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawthorne lands a high kick!
Marley slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marley misses with a straight right.
Marley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawthorne on the side of the head.
Hawthorne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Marley.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Hawthorne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marley lands a jab to the nose.
Hawthorne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damien Hawthorne will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Marley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marley tries to clinch but Hawthorne is having none of it.
A jab from Hawthorne finds it's way through Marley's defenses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawthorne. That's going to slow Marley down.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Hawthorne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawthorne defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Hawthorne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marley scores with a spinning back kick!
Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawthorne swats away the attempt to clinch by Marley.
Hawthorne feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Hawthorne instigates a clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Hawthorne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawthorne's elbow.
Hawthorne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Hawthorne avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
Marley throws an elbow that misses.
Hawthorne lands a body shot.
Hawthorne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawthorne.
A shot in the inside from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawthorne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marley blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawthorne tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Hawthorne swings wildly with an uppercut but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Hawthorne.
Marley prevents a body shot from Hawthorne. #BC2#
Hawthorne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marley takes one to the chin there.
Hawthorne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marley.
Hawthorne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Hawthorne.
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Marley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawthorne lands a body shot.
Marley scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawthorne.
Marley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Marley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawthorne lands a jab to Marley's midsection.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses the shot to the body.
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Marley avoids them all with ease.
Marley throwing a counter right hand but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawthorne.
Marley throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Hawthorne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hawthorne misses with a leg kick.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawthorne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Damien Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley wants to clinch up but Hawthorne keeps it at a distance.
Hawthorne lands a jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Hawthorne.
Marley moves in looking to clinch but Hawthorne pushes him off.#CL#
Marley rushes Hawthorne and presses him up against the cage.
Hawthorne lands with a right to the head.
Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marley scores a nice knee to the body.
Hawthorne misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Hawthorne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawthorne throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hawthorne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A cross from Hawthorne lands.
Marley throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Hawthorne 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hawthorne avoids the body shot from Marley. #CL#
Marley clinches with his opponent.
Marley working Hawthorne over with knees to the body.
Damien Hawthorne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hawthorne to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marley, as that shot connected.
Marley throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Marley.
Some bone on bone action there as Hawthorne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawthorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Hawthorne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawthorne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawthorne tries to clinch but Marley moves away
and Marley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hawthorne really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Hawthorne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawthorne.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Hawthorne moves away and avoids it.
Marley tries to clinch up but Hawthorne circles away and keeps his distance.
Marley tests Hawthorne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Marley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawthorne lands with an overhand left.
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawthorne clobbers Marley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut.
Hawthorne lands a jab to the nose.
Marley misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Hawthorne closes the distance and clinches.
Marley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawthorne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawthorne working aggressively here.
Hawthorne lands a left hand.
Hawthorne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne misses with some punches.
Hawthorne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawthorne misses with some punches.
Ezekiel Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Hawthorne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hawthorne misses with the head strike.
Hawthorne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Hawthorne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marley backwards. #BC2#
Hawthorne breaks the clinch.
Marley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Hawthorne coming out on top.
Hawthorne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawthorne. That's going to slow Marley down.
Hawthorne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marley's hands.
Hawthorne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marley tests Hawthorne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Hawthorne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marley in his tracks.
Hawthorne lands with a straight right. Marley didn't see that one coming.#T3##CL2#
Hawthorne takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawthorne lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Marley is rocked!
Hawthorne misses with the head strike.
Oh Marley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marley prevents a body shot from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a head punch that misses.
Hawthorne throws a head punch that misses.
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawthorne has him pressed against the cage.
Hawthorne misses with the head strike.
Marley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hawthorne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Hawthorne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawthorne managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Hawthorne has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Hawthorne tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Hawthorne back against the cage.
Hawthorne swings wildly with an uppercut but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawthorne.
Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawthorne avoids it.
Hawthorne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawthorne lands a right hand.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawthorne misses with some punches.
Hawthorne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Hawthorne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawthorne drops Marley with a huge uppercut! Marley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hawthorne is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Hawthorne!
Our winner, Damien Hawthorne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 468: IsMore vs Araujo
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Marley moves out of range as Mirage throws a body kick.
Marley thuds a left hand into Mirage's body.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirage.
Marley lands with a hook. Mirage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Alphonzo Mirage has been cut.
Mirage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marley throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
Marley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mirage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirage throws an overhand right that lands on Marley's shoulder, as Marley tries to avoid the shot.
Marley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Mirage misses.
Marley connects with a jab.
Mirage misses with a body kick.
A jab from Marley misses.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
Marley lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mirage with a body shot.#T1#
A head kick by Marley misses
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mirage.
Mirage connects with a single shot there.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirage throws out the jab.
Mirage jabs Marley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mirage missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirage moves away from the strike by Marley.
Marley swings for the body but Mirage moves out of range.
A big right from Mirage misses.
Mirage loads up on a big right hand but Marley slips the punch.
Mirage lands a nice looking body shot.
Mirage is looking to score with low kicks.
Marley jabs at Mirage's body.
Mirage connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley misses with a hook. Mirage ducked under it nicely.
Marley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Mirage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marley. Marley obviously looking to wear him down.
Mirage seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Marley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marley throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Mirage finds it's target.
Marley avoids the body shot from Mirage.
A little jabbing left from Marley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Marley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marley.
Mirage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mirage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Marley misses the target.
The fighters circling - Marley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Mirage misses.
Marley lands a body shot.
Mirage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marley misses with a body shot
enabling Mirage to counter with a crisp jab.
Marley stuns Mirage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirage throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
Mirage throws a head kick that misses.
Mirage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marley throws a hook to the side of Mirage's head but Mirage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirage slips a straight right by Marley.
Mirage misses with an uppercut.
Mirage cracks Marley with a good jab.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Mirage swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Mirage looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirage misses the target.
Mirage defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Mirage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mirage throws a lazy right hand but Marley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Mirage slips the punch.#T4#
Mirage blocks a head kick by Marley.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirage.
Marley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley tries to land a front kick but Mirage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Marley misses the target.
Mirage lands a leg kick that knocks Marley off balance momentarily.
Mirage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley takes one on the button.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Mirage misses with a looping right.
Marley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marley connects with a right hand. Mirage shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirage throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Marley.
Marley lands a jab to Mirage's midsection.
Marley lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ezekiel Marley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Marley swings for the body but Mirage moves out of range.
Marley misses with a looping left.
Mirage misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Marley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marley thuds his right hand into Mirage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marley lands with a shot to the body.
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Marley lands a leg kick that knocks Mirage off balance momentarily.
Mirage takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Mirage gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirage wants to control but Marley is keeping him busy.
Marley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mirage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Mirage decides to stand back up.
Mirage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marley lands a body shot.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
Mirage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirage is just out of range.
Mirage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mirage connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Marley.
Mirage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mirage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirage throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
Marley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Marley throws a hook to the side of Mirage's head but Mirage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirage throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
Marley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirage.
Marley scores with a jab to the body.
Mirage ducks right into an uppercut from Marley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marley digs a good hook to Mirage's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley with a nice cross.
Marley throws a lazy right hand but Mirage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Mirage.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley jabs Mirage right on the nose. Mirage blinks but takes it well.#KD2#
Marley drops Mirage with a beautiful combination! Mirage stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marley is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Mirage is rocked!
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marley throws the kick towards the body but Mirage avoids it.
Marley throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Marley lands a big uppercut and Mirage crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mirage looks OK. Marley waves Mirage back to his feet!
Oh Mirage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Mirage misses the target.
Marley lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mirage falls backwards - clearly groggy! Marley dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 460: Rivers v Urameshi
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Marley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the liver by Marley. Beautiful body shot.
Goldberg feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goldberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Goldberg misses with a combination
and Marley counters with a series of strikes. Goldberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marley lands a nice looking body kick.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldberg shapes to counter with a head kick.
Goldberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goldberg misses with an uppercut
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley swings for the body but Goldberg moves out of range.
Marley lands a really nice looking cross but Goldberg seems unphased. #ROC#Goldberg is rocked!
Marley ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Goldberg out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 451: Inarritu v Tiotio
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Marley stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Marley throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marley!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marley can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Jackson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marley is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jackson yanks on the arm and Marley is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jackson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luther Jackson!
A victorious Luther Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 442: El Toro Jr v Adrianov
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Marley walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Silva avoids the body shot from Marley.
A jab from Marley misses.
Marley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Marley missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Marley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley misses with a looping left.
Marley throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Marley's head.
Marley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marley lands a slapping body shot.
Silva jabs Marley to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Marley misses with a looping right.
Silva misses with a looping right.#CL#
Silva drives through and clinches with Marley against the cage.
Silva misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Marley won't allow it.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Marley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marley.
Marley looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
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!#BC2#
Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Marley both land. Nice combination.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Marley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Marley pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Marley breaks from the clinch.
Marley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marley! But no joy.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.#CL2#
Marley moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Marley works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Marley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marley misses with a knee strike.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Marley. #T3#
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Marley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva gets through Marley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marley connects with a knee to the head.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Marley breaks from the clinch.
Marley with a hook.#CL2#
Marley rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage. #T4#
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Marley. #BC#
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Marley backpedaling.
Silva jabs Marley right on the nose. Marley blinks but takes it well.
Marley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marley lands with a good body shot.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Marley saw that one coming.
Marley looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Marley throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Marley misses the target.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marley throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Silva throws a series of punches but Marley avoids them all with ease.
Marley lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Marley moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Marley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Marley. #BC2#
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Marley.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Marley tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Marley throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a quick counter head kick but Marley was just out of range.
Marley lands with a shot to the body.
Marley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marley circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily. #ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Marley ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Silva clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
A less than humble Ezekiel Marley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#913 Papa v Raffington
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Marley lands an overhand right.
Mirage lands with a shot to the body.
Mirage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mirage tried to score with a low kick but Marley checks it.
Mirage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mirage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Marley misses the target.
Mirage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Mirage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage throws a hook but Marley avoids it easily.
Mirage throws a low kick, looking for Marley's leg but Marley calmly moves out of range.
Marley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Marley has knocked Mirage down with a huge combo! Marley steps away and waves a wobbly Mirage back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Alphonzo Mirage has been cut.
Mirage misses with an uppercut. Marley saw that one coming.
Marley misses with a looping left.
Mirage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marley with a body shot.
Mirage lands a nice shot that snaps Marley's head back.
Mirage connects with a body shot that sends Marley's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley tries to clinch up but Mirage circles away and keeps his distance.
Mirage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mirage misses with a looping left.#T2#
A jab from Marley does it's job there.
Mirage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mirage thows a leg kick but Marley checks it
and Marley counters with a low kick, right behind Mirage 's knee.
Mirage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marley.
Nice shot by Mirage.
Marley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirage momentarily.
A big right from Mirage misses.
Nice defenses there by Mirage.
It seemed like Mirage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Marley misses. #T3#
Marley throws an overhand right that lands on Mirage's shoulder, as Mirage tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Mirage is predictable there
and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirage. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley tries to clinch but Mirage moves out of range.
Marley throws a poor cross that misses
and Mirage counters with a thumping low kick.
Mirage thuds his shin into the meat of Marley's side.
Marley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mirage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mirage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marley's head backwards.#T4#
Marley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mirage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marley scrambles back to his feet.
Mirage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Marley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mirage scores with a body shot.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Marley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mirage lands a right hand.
Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marley prevents a body shot from Mirage.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirage misses with some punches.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Mirage controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alphonzo Mirage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alphonzo Mirage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marley throws a right hand that misses
and Mirage counters with a straight right hand.
Mirage jabs Marley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marley ducks right into an uppercut from Mirage.
Mirage lunges at Marley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marley's hand.
Marley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Mirage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mirage.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley defending well as Mirage loads up on a big left hand.
Mirage takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marley fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Mirage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirage swings widly with a right hand
and Marley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mirage throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Marley to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirage, as that shot connected.
Mirage thumps Marley with a low kick.
Mirage throws a hook to the side of Marley's head but Marley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Marley misses.
A little jabbing left from Mirage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirage throws a leg kick
and Marley counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Mirage scores with a jab to the head.
Mirage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirage.
Marley throws a nice looking combination but Mirage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Mirage - just one landing.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Marley moves out of range as Mirage throws a body kick.
Mirage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marley on the side of the head.#T3#
Mirage misses with a body kick.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab by Mirage.
Mirage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marley misses with a right hand
letting Mirage counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Marley is rocked!
Mirage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Marley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley seems to have got his legs back now.
Mirage throws a leg kick
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirage throws out the jab.
Mirage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirage throws a body kick that misses.
Marley is looking to counter punch.
Mirage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mirage misses with a body shot
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Marley misses with a two punch combination.
Marley avoids the head kick by Mirage.
A jab from Mirage finds it's way through Marley's defenses.
Marley throws a combination that misses
and Mirage counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Mirage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alphonzo Mirage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Marley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mirage defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Mirage scores with a nice body kick.
Mirage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mirage throws an overhand right that lands on Marley's shoulder, as Marley tries to avoid the shot.
Marley throws a solid leg kick but Mirage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marley.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mirage in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage looks to throw the jab but Marley is out of range.
Mirage just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarley.
Mirage scores with a shot to the body.
Marley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Marley checks the leg kick.
Mirage misses with a straight left.
Mirage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Mirage lands with a good body shot.
Mirage misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Marley misses.
Mirage checks a low kick from Marley.
Ezekiel Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marley tries to clinch but Mirage moves away
and Mirage counters with a left to the body.
Mirage walks into a stiff left hand from Marley.
Marley throws the left hand but Mirage avoids the punch easily.
Mirage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marley blocks a head kick by Mirage.
Mirage slips a straight right by Marley.
Mirage defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Mirage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mirage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mirage throws out a powerful jab.
Mirage lands with an uppercut that bounces Marley off the cage and back into range.
Mirage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mirage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mirage catches Marley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Mirage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mirage.
Mirage throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage lands with a good body shot.
Mirage circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Marley drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mirage follows Marley to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alphonzo Mirage!
A very excited looking Alphonzo Mirage 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.

Event: GAMMA#907 Daughtrey v Weight
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Marley off the cage and back into range.
Nig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marley.
Nig let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nig works the jab nicely.
Nig throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Marley scores with a decent looking hook.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marley.
Nig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Nig throws out a counter right but Marley avoids it with no problem.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Marley.
Nig thuds a left hand into Marley's body.
Nig misses with a body shot
and Marley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nig has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Marley misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Nig.#T1#
Marley misses with a straight right.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Marley swings widly with a right hand
and Nig makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Marley missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig scoring well with a low kick there.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nig lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marley at a distance.
A left lands for Nig.
Nig takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Marley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nig counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marley thinking.
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marley.
It seemed like Nig was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig lands with a shot to the body.
Nig misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Marley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Marley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nig feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Marley throws a right hand that misses
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Marley avoids the body shot from Nig.
Nig misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marley avoids the body shot from Nig.
Marley is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nig's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A shot to the body from Marley misses
and Nig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marley throws a lazy right hand but Nig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig scores with a hook.
Nig cracks a nice hook into Marley's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marley.
Nig on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Marley throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Nig thumps Marley with a low kick.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Nig's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nig duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Marley looks to land a combination but Nig avoids it well.
Marley scores with a nice head shot.
Marley misses with a hook. Nig ducked under it nicely.
Nig thows a leg kick but Marley checks it
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Nig tries to clinch up.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Nig misses with a hook
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
A good leg kick by Nig.
Marley slips a straight right by Nig.
Nig throws out a leg kick but Marley moves out of range and Nig only half commits.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley avoids the body shot from Nig.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Nig wants to slow Marley down by chopping away at his legs.
Nig jabs at Marley's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Marley misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nig slips a jab from Marley.
Marley misses with a double jab
and Nig counters with a right hand to the body.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marley slips under a jab.
Nig defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Marley slips a straight right by Nig.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Nig moved out of range.
Nig lands the left hand.
Marley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nig finds it's way round the side to connect with Marley's head.
Marley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig throws a low kick but Marley moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nig.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Nig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marley to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Nig clinches up with Marley and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Nig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marley is able to avoid easily.
Marley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Nig tenderised Marley's leg. Marley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, jab by Nig - just one landing.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Marley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
Nig wants to clinch but Marley slips to the side
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marley.
Nig checks a leg kick nicely.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marley misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Marley throws a hook but Nig blocks it.
The fighters circling - Marley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Marley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig takes one on the button.#T2#
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nig moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig jabs at Marley's body.
Marley throws a hook but Nig blocks it.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marley misses with a head kick.
Nig lands with a good body shot.
Marley misses with a low kick.
Nig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marley momentarily.
Nig lands with a good body shot.
Marley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marley tries to move into range but Nig moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nig cracks Marley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marley connects with an inside leg kick.
Nig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Nig is out of range.
Marley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marley misses with a two punch combination.
Nig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nig staying out of range there.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nig cracks Marley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nig in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Marley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Nig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marley works Nig's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Nig misses.
Marley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nig throws a leg kick but Marley moved away.#T4#
Nig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
Nig lands a really nice looking cross but Marley seems unphased.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nig punishes Marley's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nig lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marley at a distance.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marley doesn't seem bothered though.
Marley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nig thuds his right hand into Marley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley staying out of range there.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig stuns Marley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marley doesn't seem bothered though.
Nig stuns Marley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marley is out of range.
Nig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marley misses with a hook.
Marley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Marley's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Marley misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Marley tries to land a leg kick but Nig saw it coming and moves away.
Nig thumps Marley with a low kick.
Marley throws a lazy uppercut
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marley rather than just go for the knockout.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Nig moves out of range easily.
Marley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Nig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nig.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nig.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig. #T1#
Nig throws a low kick, looking for Marley's leg but Marley calmly moves out of range.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marley lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Marley misses.
Nig with the inside leg kick.
Nig pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marley back to the cage. Nig follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but Marley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nig defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Nig throws a hook but Marley avoids it easily.
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Nig catches Marley right on the button with a cross.
Ezekiel Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nig throws a low kick but Marley avoids it.
Marley throwing a counter right hand but Nig manages to avoid it.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Nig lands a nice shot that snaps Marley's head back.
Marley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nig.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Marley misses with a lunging right hand
and Nig counters with a nice uppercut.
Marley misses with a lunging right hand
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Nig.
Marley swings widly with a right hand
and Nig counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marley doesn't seem phased though.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley misses with a hook #CL2#
and Nig counters by moving into the clinch.
Nig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig. #T3#
Nig blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Marley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nig scores with a jab to the head.
Marley throws a right hand that Nig ducks under and follows up with a left that Nig also avoids with ease.
Marley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nig is out of range and Marley settles back down.
Nig dips to his left and cracks Marley with an uppercut!
Nig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marley throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nig counter with a right hand.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nig scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig swings for the body but Marley moves out of range. #CL2#
Nig clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Marley tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nig scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
Nig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig pushes Marley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Nig.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nig.
Nig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Nig.
Still in the clinch, Nig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig lands with a short shot to the head.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Nig.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley tries a knee to the head but Nig blocks it.
Marley tries a knee to the head but Nig blocks it.
Nig throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Nig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!
Nig Nig spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#902 Clark v Kodjia
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Marley scores with a jab. Zexi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zexi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marley with a body shot.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marley connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marley on the side of the head.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Marley throws a leg kick
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley tries to score with a low kick but Zexi moves his leg out of the way.
Marley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Marley misses.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Marley throws a front kick aimed at Zexi's knee but Zexi avoids it well.
Marley throws out a loose jab but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zexi checks the leg kick.
Zexi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zexi swats away the attempt to clinch by Marley.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marley doesn't seem bothered though.
Zexi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick from Marley, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2##CL#
Marley forces Zexi back against the cage and clinches.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Zexi struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Marley scores with a hook to the body.
Zexi lands a hook that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley lands an uppercut.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi prevents a body shot from Marley.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Zexi's head.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Zexi.
Marley is breathing heavily.
Zexi misses with some punches.
Zexi working aggressively here.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Marley.
Zexi has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Marley. #T3#
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zexi misses with the head strike.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Zexi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zexi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zexi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Zexi.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Marley tries to land knees in the clinch but Zexi avoids the damage to the body.
Zexi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marley or not.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zexi cracks Marley with a nice body shot.
Zexi lands with a left to the head.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley prevents a body shot from Zexi.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Zexi - that landed with a thud.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zexi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley. #TD2#
Zexi lands a takedown into guard.
Marley has momentary wrist control but Zexi slips an elbow through the middle.
Zexi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zexi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marley's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zexi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Zexi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dai Zexi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Zexi gets a double leg takedown into Marley's guard.
Zexi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marley wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving. #T1#
Zexi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zexi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezekiel Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marley motions for Zexi to come forward. Marley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zexi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zexi lunges at Marley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marley's hand.
Zexi connects with the punch.#T2#
Marley tries to clinch there but Zexi circles away.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Zexi cracks Marley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Zexi.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Marley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zexi swats away the attempt to clinch by Marley.
A big right from Marley misses.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley walks into a left hand.
Marley throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Zexi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zexi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marley keeping full guard, as Zexi tries to pass.
Zexi with a nice head shot there.
Marley being controlled here, momentarily.
Zexi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now. #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.
Zexi stays in close to Marley's body and controls the position.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zexi works over Marley with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zexi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marley with a body shot.
Marley throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marley throws a jab when Zexi was well out of range.
Marley misses with a leg kick
and Zexi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zexi lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.
Zexi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zexi misses with a hook.#T1#
Zexi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marley momentarily.
Marley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zexi counters with a straight right hand.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zexi connects with a body shot.
Zexi slips a straight right by Marley.
Good leg kick by Marley.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zexi takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Zexi scores with a body shot.
Ezekiel Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zexi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Marley misses with a leg kick
and Zexi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marley tries to work over Zexi's front leg with a kick but Zexi checks it.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi lands with a hook. Marley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marley misses with a few strikes there.
Zexi lands a nice shot to the body.
Zexi lands the left hand.#T3#
Zexi lands with an uppercut that bounces Marley off the cage and back into range.
Marley throws a leg kick
and Zexi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zexi lands a nice looking body shot.
Zexi works the jab nicely.
Zexi dodges the punch combination from Marley.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi lands with a good body shot.
Zexi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marley.#T4##TD2#
Zexi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marley sprawls well initially but Zexi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zexi on the ground.
Zexi trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom.
Zexi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zexi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zexi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zexi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#896 Papa v Newton
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
King misses with a body shot.
A jab from Marley does it's job there.
King throws a hook to the side of Marley's head but Marley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Marley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marley scores with a decent looking hook.
Marley lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Marley rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Marley blocking some punches.
Marley prevents a body shot from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
King tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
King tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A short uppercut from Marley.
Marley prevents a body shot from King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley. #BC2#
Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Marley as he connects with a hook.
Marley throws a jab when King was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marley.
King connects with a crisp jab.
King looks to throw the jab but Marley is out of range.
Marley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Marley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#King is rocked!
King gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ezekiel Marley!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Marley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Harley King stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.

Event: GAMMA#886 Falcone v Newton
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Marley cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marley connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
A cross from McGuire lands.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
Marley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Marley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Marley tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marley. That did some damage!
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marley avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Nice shot by Marley.
Marley throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.
Marley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
McGuire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Marley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marley misses with a straight right. #T1#
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marley can pounce on him.
Marley misses with a low kick.
McGuire walks into a jab.
Marley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marley.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marley checks a leg kick.
Marley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marley. That's going to slow McGuire down.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Marley jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Marley had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Marley lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley connects with a single shot there.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire tries to bum rush Marley with a series of wild strikes but Marley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Marley.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire avoiding damage. #T2#
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Marley tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
McGuire working aggressively here. #BC2#
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley misses with a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Marley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGuire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marley throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Marley only half commits.
McGuire cracks Marley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marley connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Marley.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Marley feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
McGuire slips under a jab from Marley.
The fighters circling - Marley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marley. That did some damage!
Marley thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Marley avoids it.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
Marley lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marley misses with a looping left.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Marley connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marley slips a jab from McGuire.#T4#
Marley moves out of range of the body kick.
Marley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marley.
Marley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marley moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marley.#CL#
McGuire clinches up with Marley and pushes him back against the cage.
Marley blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
McGuire blocks an uppercut. #BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Marley checks a leg kick.
Marley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marley throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
A swing and a miss from Marley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marley tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
Marley moves out of range of the body kick.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ezekiel Marley will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Marley had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marley finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire throws a low kick but Marley avoids it.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Marley moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marley's head backwards.
Marley misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Marley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire throws a low kick but Marley avoids it.
A low kick lands for Marley.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Marley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marley misses with a looping left.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Marley checks it.
Marley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marley cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
McGuire slips under a jab.#T1#
Marley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire tries to clinch but Marley moves out of range.
McGuire slips a jab from Marley.
Marley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marley avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Marley misses with a straight right.
Marley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marley. Marley obviously looking to wear him down.
Marley throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marley.
An inside leg kick lands from Marley.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire avoids the body shot from Marley.
A telegraphed right hand from Marley misses the target.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marley throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
McGuire checks a low kick from Marley.
Marley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marley.
Marley avoids a kick to the body.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Marley moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Marley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
McGuire forces Marley back against the cage and clinches.
Marley with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marley or not.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marley crunches a lovely knee into McGuire's ribcage.
Marley prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
Marley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGuire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marley can turn it around.
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Marley breaks from the clinch.
Marley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marley thumps McGuire with a low kick.
McGuire defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Marley throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Marley tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.#T4#
Marley throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
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!
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire throws a low kick but Marley moves out of range easily.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Marley cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marley feints a counter leg kick.
Marley cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as Marley blocks the low kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marley misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marley finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Marley off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley misses with a hook.
Marley throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire is looking to slow Marley down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marley.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Marley is out of range.
Marley misses with a body shot.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Marley's ribs.
Marley lands a jab.
Marley lands a high kick! #T1#
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marley blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
A big left from Marley misses.
Marley looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Marley.
McGuire lands a jab to Marley's midsection.
Marley scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire slips a jab from Marley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley misses with a low kick. #T2#
McGuire misses the jab.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Marley slips the punch.
Marley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Marley's shoulder, as Marley tries to avoid the shot.
Marley blocks a low kick nicely.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Marley throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Marley's leg. Marley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick from McGuire.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Marley down.
A telegraphed right hand from Marley misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Marley misses.
McGuire takes one on the button.
McGuire slips a straight right by Marley.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marley connects with the punch.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Marley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marley. Marley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marley throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Marley throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marley.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Marley.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Marley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marley avoids the body shot from McGuire. #T4#
McGuire lands with a straight right. Marley didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Marley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Marley.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Marley checks it.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Marley's leg but Marley calmly moves out of range.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley lands a nice shot to the body.
Marley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
Marley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Marley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marley connects with a crisp jab.
Marley throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ezekiel Marley.
Well Marley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GDL 72: Gomez VS Marley
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Marley clinches with his opponent.
Marley keeps control of Gomez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gomez is trying to break the clinch but Marley is controlling him.
Gomez can't break the clinch.
Gomez can't break the clinch.
Gomez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
Marley scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch.
Marley connects with a nice looking jab.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley cracks a nice hook into Gomez's ribs.#CL2#
Marley moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomez blocking some punches. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marley throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Gomez crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Marley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Tonny Gomez spoke after the fight, saying 'Hes a better man tonight but i aint going nowhere hi there kids @ #HouseOfChange we gon do it i Promise 🙂'.

Event: GDL 67: Galvarino VS Poika
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunnarsson throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.#CL2#
Gunnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marley takes one to the chin there.
Marley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Gunnarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marley circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
Marley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
Marley tries to bum rush Gunnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson darts in looking for a takedown but Marley gets double underhooks and turns Gunnarsson into the cage.
Marley lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunnarsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick by Marley misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Marley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marley sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has Marley up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marley.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Marley is out of range. #T2#
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
As Gunnarsson backs away, Marley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gunnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marley. Marley obviously looking to wear him down.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gunnarsson's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Gunnarsson feints and as Marley raises his hands in defense, Gunnarsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Marley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gunnarsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Gunnarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Marley off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches up with Marley, looking for a takedown. Gunnarsson pushes Marley against the cage but Marley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ezekiel Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Marley strikes.
Marley misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Gunnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marley misses with a low kick. #T3#
Marley misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a body kick.
Marley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marley.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gunnarsson goes for a double leg but Marley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marley continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Marley swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson walks into a straight right hand from Marley.
Marley throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Marley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range. #T4#
Gunnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Marley circles away.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunnarsson dives in and grabs Marley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marley pushes down on Gunnarsson's head and hops out.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Marley.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands. #BC#
Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick.
Marley connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Marley as he checks the leg kick.
Marley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Marley misses its target.
Marley tried to score with a low kick but Gunnarsson checks it.
Marley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson avoids the head kick by Marley.
Gunnarsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Marley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.#TD2#
Marley gets caught flat footed, as Gunnarsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gunnarsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gunnarsson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marley has momentary wrist control but Gunnarsson slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Gunnarsson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson stands up over Marley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gunnarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gunnarsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gunnarsson throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES#
Marley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson misses the body punch
and Marley counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson ducks right into an uppercut from Marley.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunnarsson.
Marley lands a right hook to the body.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Marley misses with a looping left.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook.
Gunnarsson misses with the combination.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown but Marley sprawls well.
Ezekiel Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marley swivels and escapes.#T3#
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marley cracks a nice hook into Gunnarsson's ribs.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Marley.
Marley gets through Gunnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson wants a takedown.
Ezekiel Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Marley breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Marley.
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised Marley's leg. Marley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marley's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Marley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marley moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Gunnarsson looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ezekiel Marley is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Gunnarsson tries to move into range but Marley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gunnarsson blocks a head kick by Marley.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Marley is looking to counter punch.
Gunnarsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gunnarsson takes one to the side of the head.
Marley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson wants to slow Marley down by chopping away at his legs.
Gunnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marley connects with an inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marley counters with a good low kick that Gunnarsson was not able to check.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Some bone on bone action there as Marley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Marley moved away.
Marley lands a brutal head kick. Gunnarsson looks out on his feet and Marley throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: GDL 65: Donovan vs Hannson
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marley throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andersson is defended easily by Marley.
Frank Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andersson.
Marley stuffs the takedown.
Marley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andersson shoots and misses
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Andersson has been cut.
Marley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andersson's head backwards.
Andersson shoots and misses
enabling Marley to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Marley lands a leg kick that knocks Andersson off balance momentarily.
Andersson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Marley gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Andersson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GDL 62: Tyurin vs Clark
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cyganiewicz. That did some damage!
Cyganiewicz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cyganiewicz.
Marley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marley scores with a hook to the body. Cyganiewicz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cyganiewicz shoots in but Marley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cyganiewicz dives in and scores a takedown into Marley's guard.
Cyganiewicz trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Cyganiewicz 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. #T1#
Cyganiewicz trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Cyganiewicz is really struggling to control Marley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marley has Cyganiewicz pulled in close to control his posture.
Cyganiewicz trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Cyganiewicz controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
Cyganiewicz tries to counter with a takedown but Marley is quick to defend against it.
Cyganiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Marley swings for the body but Cyganiewicz moves out of range.
Marley clobbers Cyganiewicz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cyganiewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marley cracks Cyganiewicz with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Marley throws a leg kick which misses Cyganiewicz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cyganiewicz tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marley misses the target.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marley misses with a head kick.
Cyganiewicz attempts a counter takedown but Marley avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Marley throws a nice head kick!
Marley punishes Cyganiewicz's body with a nice straight punch.
Cyganiewicz slips a jab from Marley.
Marley misses the shot to the body. #T4##CL#
Cyganiewicz pushes Marley up against the cage in a clinch.
Cyganiewicz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marley lands with a left to the head.
Cyganiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marley lands a left hand.
Cyganiewicz prevents a body shot from Marley.
A body shot lands from Marley.
Cyganiewicz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marley smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislaw Cyganiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marley with a nice calf kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD2#
Marley cracks Cyganiewicz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cyganiewicz to stand back up!#ROC2#Cyganiewicz is rocked!
Cyganiewicz walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Cyganiewicz limp body while Marley jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
After the fight, Ezekiel Marley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley throws out a loose jab but Katoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katoor avoids a kick to the body.
Katoor feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Katoor.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Marley finds it's target.
Marley takes a swing at Katoor's ribcage but misses.
Katoor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Katoor checks a low kick from Marley.#CL2#
Katoor rushes Marley and presses him up against the cage.
Marley lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Marley breaks from the clinch.
Marley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Katoor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Katoor blocks a jab.
Katoor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab lands there for Marley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katoor looks to land a combination but Marley avoids it well.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Marley misses. #T1#
Katoor connects with a body shot that sends Marley's belly button to the back.
A big left from Marley misses.
Katoor lands with a nice combination. Marley backs away looking to recover.
Marley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Katoor misses with a looping right.
Katoor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Katoor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Katoor slips the punch.
Marley misses with an uppercut.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Katoor moved out of range.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katoor throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Marley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katoor tries to clinch up but Marley circles away and keeps his distance.
Marley misses the jab.
Katoor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A combination from Katoor does no damage. #CL2#
Katoor closes the distance and clinches.
Katoor scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head. #T2#
Marley lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Katoor.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Katoor.
Marley landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Marley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Marley catches Katoor right on the button with a cross.
Marley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Katoor.
Katoor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Katoor takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Katoor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Katoor just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley is looking to slow Katoor down with leg kicks.
Marley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Katoor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Marley misses with a few strikes there.
Marley slips a jab and a cross from Katoor.
Katoor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marley eats them both and turns towards Katoor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Marley misses with a body kick. #T3#
Katoor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Katoor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katoor works on Marley's body with a couple of short punches.
Katoor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Katoor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley tries to break the clinch but Katoor is controlling the position.
Katoor has Marley pressed against the cage, preventing Marley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
Katoor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Katoor lands a right hand.
Katoor tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Marley scores a nice knee to the body.
Marley wants to break free but Katoor has control.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katoor is defending well for now.
Marley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marley is trying to break free.#T4#
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Katoor.
Marley is trying to break the clinch but Katoor is controlling him.
Katoor goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Katoor's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley throws a wild body kick that Katoor sees coming a mile off.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Marley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Katoor slips the punch.
Marley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marley catches Katoor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Katoor. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Marley catches Katoor right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katoor manages to avoid it.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Katoor lands a slapping body shot.
Katoor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marley rather than just go for the knockout.
Marley with a nice calf kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A head kick misses from Katoor.
Marley throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Katoor moves into the clinch.
Katoor prevents Marley from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Katoor.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Katoor.
Marley wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Katoor.
Marley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katoor is defending well for now.
Katoor lands a hook that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Katoor.
Ranji Katoor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Katoor lands a left hand.
Marley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katoor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Katoor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katoor throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katoor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marley's efforts to push away.
Katoor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katoor scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Katoor throws an elbow but it misses.
Marley tries to break the clinch but Katoor is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Katoor.
Katoor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley avoids a wild elbow strike from Katoor.
Marley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Katoor misses with an elbow strike.
Marley is looking to break free of the clinch but Katoor has double underhooks.
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katoor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley tries to circle away but Katoor has him pinned against the cage.
Katoor lands a body punch.
Katoor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #KD2#
Katoor drops Marley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Marley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Marley is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katoor works on Marley's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Marley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katoor scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head.
Katoor presses Marley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Katoor.
Katoor scores with a hook to the body.
Katoor lands a damaging elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Katoor.
A right hand to the body from Katoor. #T2#
Katoor pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Marley! Katoor unloads with more strikes and Marley sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ranji Katoor!
Ranji Katoor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a leg kick
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Davis tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Omar Davis has been cut.
Marley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Marley drops Davis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Davis looks back up at him and smiles so Marley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley lands a body shot.
Davis gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Marley points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Davis wakes up just in time to hear Marley thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
A very excited looking Ezekiel Marley 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rush tries to keep at a distance but Marley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marley connects with a knee to the head.
Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Marley has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Marley presses Rush against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marley is leaning against Rush and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marley blocks a body shot from Rush.
Marley tries a knee to the head but Rush blocks it.
Marley lands a nice uppercut.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
Rush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rush misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marley scores with a knee to the head.
Marley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rush in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rush missing with knees to the body.
Rush misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marley managing to block the knees to the body from Rush.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rush lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marley digs a right hand underneath Rush's ribcage. Rush let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rush looks winded!
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Rush's ribcage.
Marley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Marley.
Rush tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marley with a knee to the head.
Rush's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marley lands a nice uppercut.
Marley scores with a knee to the head.
Rush trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Marley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rush's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marley working Rush over with knees to the body.
Marley landing knees to the body.
Marley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marley scores with a knee to the head.
Marley gets through Rush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marley lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Marley.
A short left from Marley.
Rush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Marley.
Marley lands a knee to the head.
Marley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Rush is rocked!#T3#
Marley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rush is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Marley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marley pushes Rush against the cage. Marley is working some dirty boxing. Marley pushes off with a quick right hook! Rush goes down! Rush tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Marley moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Marley!
A very excited looking Ezekiel Marley 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.

Event: Striking Masters 20
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Marley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Smithers misses.
Marley throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Smithers avoids a kick to the body.
Marley dodges the punch combination from Smithers.
Smithers tests Marley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smithers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body kick there by Marley.
Marley cracks a nice hook into Smithers's ribs.
Smithers throws a leg kick that misses.
Marley misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marley.
Smithers misses with a head kick.
Smithers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smithers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.#T1#
Marley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marley throws the left hand but Smithers avoids the punch easily.
Marley scores with a kick to the body.
Smithers lands the left hand.
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smithers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smithers walks into a jab.
Smithers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smithers swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Marley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Marley gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smithers is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Marley.
Marley lands a knee to the head.
Marley blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Marley.
A knee to the head by Marley. #ROC2#
Smithers is rocked!
Marley with a knee to the head.
Oh Smithers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Smithers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Marley lands a knee to the head.
Marley creates a bit of distance and cracks Smithers with a big uppercut! Smithers goes down! The referee pushes Marley away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Smithers make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Marley takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Marley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Striking Masters 16
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Marley misses with a low kick.
Tyson Fury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marley doesn't seem bothered though.
Marley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyson Fury moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyson Fury looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.#CL#
Tyson Fury pushes Marley up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tyson Fury pushes Marley back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Marley.
Still in the clinch, Tyson Fury scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson Fury avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Tyson Fury avoids it by throwing Marley back against the ropes.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson Fury backwards.
Marley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marley working Tyson Fury over with knees to the body.#T1#
Marley misses with the head strike.
Tyson Fury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson Fury blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Tyson Fury's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but Tyson Fury blocks with his arms.
Marley lands with a right to the head.
Tyson Fury blocks an uppercut.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Tyson Fury lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Marley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson Fury.
Marley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marley tries to work over Tyson Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley blocking some punches.
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyson Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Marley. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tyson Fury creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson Fury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson Fury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley lands a good knee to the midsection. Tyson Fury won't want to take too many of those.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson Fury's elbow.
Marley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson Fury has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyson Fury misses with a punch to the body.
Marley lands a left hand.
Tyson Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyson Fury.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson Fury scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson Fury's elbow.
Marley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyson Fury's face.
Tyson Fury blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Tyson Fury there.
Marley lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyson Fury's head.
Marley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyson Fury. That snapped Marley's head back.
Marley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marley scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyson Fury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyson Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson Fury tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Marley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson Fury feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Marley moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Tyson Fury tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson Fury backwards.
Tyson Fury makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson Fury controls the action.
Tyson Fury lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyson Fury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marleys head.
Tyson Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tyson Fury scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson Fury avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
Tyson Fury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson Fury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Marley prevents a body shot from Tyson Fury.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley lands with a light punch inside.
Marley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Tyson Fury works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marley is breathing heavily.
Tyson Fury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson Fury prevents a body shot from Marley.
Tyson Fury misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tyson Fury is leaning against Marley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson Fury lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyson Fury lands a left hand.
A short left from Tyson Fury. #CUT#
It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Tyson Fury scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head.
Tyson Fury is leaning against Marley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson Fury throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Tyson Fury creates a bit of space and cracks Marley with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Marley is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Tyson Fury cracks Marley with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Marley is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Marley is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Marley could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mike Tyson Fury!
Mike Tyson Fury is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Striking Masters 12
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1##CL#
Marley takes the fight into the clinch.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Misipati lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marley misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Marley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marley tries to land knees in the clinch but Misipati avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Misipati's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but Misipati blocks with his arms.
Marley lands a nice uppercut.
Marley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Misipati misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Misipati lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Misipati's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marley.
Misipati looks winded!
Misipati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley landing knees to the head.
Marley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misipati's elbow.
Marley lands with a right to the head.
Marley tries a knee to the head but Misipati blocks it.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
Marley lands a knee to the body.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Misipati.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but Misipati blocks with his arms. #T2#
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Misipati backwards.
Misipati managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Marley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
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!
Marley tries a knee to the head but Misipati blocks it.
Marley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misipatis head.
Misipati blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Misipati on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Misipati backwards. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Misipati is defending well for now.
Marley misses with a knee to the head.
Misipati on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Marley.
Marley scores a nice knee to the body.
Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Misipati backwards.
Misipati blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Misipati blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marley scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Misipati breaks the clinch. #T4#
Misipati looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.#CL#
Marley rushes Misipati and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Misipati has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
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!
Marley connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tafa Misipati has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Marley.
Misipati blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Misipati on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley looking to throw knees to the head but Misipati is blocking nicely.
Marley misses with a knee to the head.
Marley tries a knee to the head but Misipati blocks it.
Marley misses with an elbow over the top.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tafa Misipati's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Misipati scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Marley moves into range and clinches up with Misipati.
Marley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley.
Marley tries to land knees in the clinch but Misipati avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marley tries to land knees in the clinch but Misipati avoids the damage to the body.
Marley working Misipati over with knees to the body.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but Misipati blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marley obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but Misipati blocks with his arms.
Misipati is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ezekiel Marley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Marley scores with a hook to the body.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but Misipati blocks with his arms.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Misipati.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but Misipati blocks with his arms.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Misipati.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley landing knees to the head.
Misipati is trying to break the clinch but Marley is controlling him.
Misipati blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marley throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Misipati blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Marley.
Marley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marley with a knee to the head.
Marley tries to land knees in the clinch but Misipati avoids the damage to the body.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misipatis head.
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!
Marley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marley tries to work over Misipati's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misipati on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Misipati is trying to force a seperation but Marley has the dominant position.
Misipati wants to break free but Marley has control.
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Misipati's ribcage.
Marley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Misipati has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Misipati. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Marley.
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Misipati avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
Marley lands a nice knee to the body.
Marley misses with a knee strike.
Misipati is trying to break free.
Marley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Misipati can do to turn this around?
Misipati has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Marley looking to throw knees to the head but Misipati is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley pushes off an throws an elbow but Misipati leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Marley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Misipati is breathing heavily.
Misipati is trying to push Marley away but Marley has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tafa Misipati's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Marley has Misipati up against the ropes in a clinch.
Misipati using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Misipati has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marley with a knee to the head.
Misipati is looking to break free of the clinch but Marley has double underhooks.
Marley looking to throw knees to the head but Misipati is blocking nicely.
Marley prevents Misipati from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misipati is trying to break the clinch but Marley has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Marley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Misipati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Marley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marley tries to work over Misipati's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misipati is trying to break free.#BC2#
Misipati escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Misipati jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Marley takes the fight into the clinch.
Marley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Misipati has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Misipati has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Misipati has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Marley landing knees to the head.
Marley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marley working Misipati over with knees to the body.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Misipati is defending well for now.
Marley throws an elbow but it misses.
Misipati managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Misipati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misipati has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marley lands a nice knee to the body.
Marley tries to land knees in the clinch but Misipati avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
A short uppercut from Marley.
Marley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Misipati blocks it with crossed arms.
Marley tries a knee to the head but Misipati blocks it.
Marley has Misipati pressed against the ropes, preventing Misipati from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marley landing knees to the head.
Marley misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Marley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marley misses with a knee to the head.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Misipati blocks an elbow strike.
Tafa Misipati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Misipati.
Misipati on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Misipati is looking to break free of the clinch but Marley has double underhooks.
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marley.
Misipati takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Misipati swings wildly with an uppercut but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misipati misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Marley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marley, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Marley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1#
Elerby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Marley tries to clinch there but Elerby circles away. #CL#
Marley drives through and clinches with Elerby against the cage.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Elerby misses with a punch to the body.
Elerby avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Elerby avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley looking to throw knees to the head but Elerby is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Elerby jumps guard and drags Marley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marley wants to stand but Elerby is controlling his posture from full guard.
Elerby managing to control the position. #T1##ES2#
Elerby pushes Marley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Marley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Elerby in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marley with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tim Elerby has been cut.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Elerby.
Elerby blocks an uppercut.
Marley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Elerby's face.
A short right from Marley.
Marley with a knee to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley misses with a knee strike.
Marley throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elerby.
Elerby takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#
Elerby is rocked!
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elerby takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Elerby looks winded!
Marley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Elerby's face.
Marley lands a nice knee to the body.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Elerby's ribcage.#T3#
A knee to the head by Marley.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Elerby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Elerby's face.
Elerby is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Marley lands a big knee to the head and Elerby goes down! Marley pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Marley!

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