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Event:
SMASH:7.5
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1# Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Marley moves out of range easily. As Asai backs off Marley throws a huge counter combo but Asai manages to avoid it all. Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Asai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marley on the side of the head. Asai throws a quick inside leg kick. Asai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marley slips under a jab from Asai . Asai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Asai misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Asai lands with a nice body kick. Asai lands a jab to the head.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Marley is looking for the big counter here. Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marley.#T1# Asai scores with a leg kick.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Marley slips under a jab from Asai . Marley is looking for the big counter here. Good exchange - Asai coming out on top. Marley avoids the body shot from Asai .
As Asai backs off Marley throws a huge counter combo but Asai manages to avoid it all. Marley lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut. Marley needs to keep his hands up - Asai had a free shot at his head there. Asai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Asai throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Asai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand 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! Asai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marley if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2# Marley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Asai throws a head kick that misses. Marley is looking for the big counter here. Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Asai misses with an uppercut. Marley throws a counter combo. Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Marley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marley there as he acknowledges the shot. Asai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A chopping leg kick lands by Asai . Asai throws a good cross that connects.
#T3# Marley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nice uppercut there from Asai . Asai digs a good hook to Marley's body.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely. Marley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai . Nice straight punches there by Asai . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asai . Marley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Asai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Asai throws a good cross that connects.
Marley misses with a wild combination.
Asai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asai stuns Marley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Marley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Asai misses with a wild body shot. Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marley's sensitive parts. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marley throws a combination. Asai tries to block but a couple of punches get through. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Nice jab there from Asai . Donk. Asai catches Marley right on the button with a cross. Marley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mystic Marley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Marley on the wrong end of a kick 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.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Asai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Asai .#T1# A good leg kick by Asai . Asai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marley's head. Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Asai dips to his left and cracks Marley with an uppercut! Asai throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range. Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A jab lands there for Asai . Asai feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down. Nice shot by Asai .#ROC#Marley is rocked!#T2# Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Marley is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Asai drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Marley right on the button. Marley goes down! Asai follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Asai gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai ! A determined Yoshihiro Asai didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
SMASH: Murphy vs Dadaeff
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1# Bataglia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Bataglia's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bataglia throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range. Marley looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bataglia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bataglia connects with a leg kick. Marley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Jab, jab by Bataglia - just one landing. Bataglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Marley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bataglia lands a nice looking body kick. Bataglia scores with a body shot.
#T1# Bataglia swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bataglia.
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Marley. Bataglia feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down. Marley moves forwards but Bataglia connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bataglia lunges at Marley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marley's hand. Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy. Marley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# Donk. Bataglia catches Marley right on the button with a cross. Bataglia scores to the head and body with a nice combination! This has been an exciting period of action! Marley misses with a wild body shot. Bataglia jabs Marley to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bataglia lands with a hook. Marley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Marley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Marley is rocked! Bataglia shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Marley takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bataglia sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Marley bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenzo Bataglia! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lorenzo Bataglia made sure he mentioned Core Combat, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SMASH: Nimoy vs Hazlehurst
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1# Viktorov moves to clinch but Marley breaks away and Marley counters with a left to the body. Viktorov fails with the takedown. Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2# Viktorov takes the fight into the clinch. Marley gets through Viktorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Marley misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Viktorov tries to pull guard but Marley holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Marley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Viktorov 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. Viktorov jumps guard but Marley stands there with Viktorov around his waist. Viktorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mystic Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov. Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards. Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley is working Viktorov over against the cage. Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Viktorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marley walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Viktorov rushes Marley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards. Marley scores with a shot to the side of Viktorov's head. Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marley working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley. #TD2# Viktorov gets control of Marley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Viktorov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. 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!#SUB2# Viktorov is looking for a triangle but Marley pushes his legs off easily.
#T2# Marley wants to pass the guard but Viktorov is keeping the position. Marley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Marley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marley postures up.
#SUB2# Marley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viktorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marley has managed to get both his arms back between Viktorov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Viktorov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Marley frees his head nicely. Oh but Viktorov has switched to an armbar! Marley is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aleksey Viktorov! A relieved looking Aleksey Viktorov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Tierra looks for a takedown but Marley sprawls well. Marley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Marley misses with a body shot.
Tierra steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Tierra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Marley to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Lovely Tierra has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley leaves Tierra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Marley is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mystic Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lovely Tierra.#T1# Tierra fails with the takedown and Marley counters with a straight right hand. Tierra fails with a takedown attempt. Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Marley feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Tierra crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mystic Marley! Our winner, Mystic 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1# Marley cracks Jan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2# Marley pushes Jan up against the cage in a clinch. Marley wants a takedown but no success here.
Marley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jan tries to score a body lock takedown but Marley shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jan is trying to pull guard but Marley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Jan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marley is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartlomiej Jan. That's going to take a lot out of him. A body shot lands from Marley.
Jan wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2# Marley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Jan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jan, not yet. #T1# Marley looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jan, not yet. Marley content to stall in guard here. Marley with a flurry of punches that miss. Jan being controlled here, momentarily. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jan holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marley avoids it really well and circles away. Mystic Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Marley lands with a shot to the body. #CL2# Marley darts in and clinches Jan up against the cage. Jan takes a shot to the head. Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Jan backwards. Jan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marley but Marley pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jan fails with the takedown and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Marley scores with a jab to the jaw. Jan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Marley misses with a wild body shot. Jan takes a shot right to the bread basket. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jan. Jan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jan manages to avoid it. Marley moves in looking to clinch but Jan pushes him off. A left lands for Marley. Marley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Jan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4# Jan tries for a takedown but Marley circles away easily and Marley counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Marley moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Jan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley. A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley. Marley scores with a shot to the side of Jan's head. A short uppercut from Marley. Jan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marley is defending well. Marley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jan tries for a takedown but Marley manages to get underhooks.
Jan takes a knee to the side of the body. Marley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Marley dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Marley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jan at a distance.
Jan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marley circles away. Marley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Marley has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Marley moves into the clinch. Marley is stalling here.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Marley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Marley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Marley.
#TD# Jan manages to pull guard.
Marley wants to control from the top but Jan keeps moving. #T1# Marley postures up.
Jan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marley controls the pace.#SUB# Marley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Marley postures up in Jan's guard and throws a big left but Jan blocks it. Marley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Marley throws a big right hand that misses. Jan trying to keep a closed guard but Marley is proving a slippery customer.
Marley controls from within his opponent's guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Marley has Jan pulled in close to control his posture. Marley is looking to sweep but instead, Jan has passed into half guard.
Marley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marley. Jan won't allow Marley to sweep him here. #T3# Marley wants to get back to his feet but Jan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Marley wants to control but Jan passes easily into half guard.
Jan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Jan thows a huge punch but Marley dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jan in particular looking to stall.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Marley wants to improve his position but Jan is controlling well.
Marley trying to control here.
Marley is looking to get back to full guard here but Jan has managed to pass to side control instead. Marley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! You can see the frustration on Marley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marley keeps working. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mystic Marley will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Jan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marley sprawls well. Marley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jan gets slowly back to his feet. Marley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Mystic Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Jan fails with the takedown and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jan moves forwards but Marley connects with a nice, crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Jan looking to score a takedown here. Marley is defending well but Jan drives through and ends up in Marley's guard. Jan won't allow Marley to sweep him here. Jan is pushing down on Marley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marley is fighting to maintain full guard but Jan has managed to sneak the leg through. Marley is looking for a sweep. Jan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB# Jan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marley tries to roll over but Jan keeps him under control. Marley trying to control here.
Marley is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Jan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#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. Marley is not content to let Jan control the position. Marley is looking to improve his position.
Jan not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marley! Jan looking to control but Marley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3# Marley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mystic Marley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jan unloads with some shots from mount but Marley bucks and avoids them well.
Jan working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marley is desperately trying to improve his position but Jan has a good base and remains in mount. Jan tries to control but Marley wriggling away. Marley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bartlomiej Jan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB# Jan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marley! Marley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Let's hope that Marley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Marley throwing strikes from guard but Jan blocks nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bartlomiej Jan. I think Marley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystic Marley! |
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Event:
HFC 38 - Dos Anjos vs Yonic
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD# Catch Wrestler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marley's half guard.#SUB# Marley is defending against the submission attempts here by Catch Wrestler.
Marley is looking to improve his position.
Marley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Catch Wrestler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Catch Wrestler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marley sees it coming and defends easily. Catch Wrestler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Catch Wrestler wants to control but Marley is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
Catch Wrestler trying to mount his opponent but Marley defends it. Marley keeping hold of Catch Wrestler's head, controlling as best he can. #T1##SUB# Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Marley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage. Ground and pound from Catch Wrestler. Marley is looking for a sweep. Catch Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marley defends it well. We've been hearing that Catch Wrestler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Catch Wrestler with the ground and pound but Marley uses the opportunity to regain guard. Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard. Catch Wrestler throwing strikes from guard but Marley blocks nicely. Catch Wrestler trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom. Catch Wrestler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2# Catch Wrestler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marley's guard. #SUB# Catch Wrestler 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 Catch Wrestler. Catch Wrestler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Catch Wrestler prevents Marley from improving his position. Catch Wrestler moves into full mount! Marley won't be happy about that! Marley is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB# Marley is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Catch Wrestler locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Marley is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Catch Wrestler! Bjj Catch Wrestler very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité 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. |
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Event:
HFC 32 - Red Eagle vs Slugs
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Repine cracks Marley with a good jab. Marley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Repine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Repine 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.
Marley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Repine lands the left hand. Marley throws a hook to the side of Repine's head but Repine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Repine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Marley throws a big shot that misses. Repine misses with an uppercut. Marley misses with a hook
and Repine counters with a straight right hand. Marley misses with a right hand and Repine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Repine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Marley tries to clinch and Repine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Repine jabs at Marley's body. Marley throws a lazy right hand but Repine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Repine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Repine digs a good body shot into Marley's ribs.#T1# Repine scores with a punch to the head. Marley takes a body punch but keeps moving. Repine scores with a nice right hand.
Repine cracks Marley with a right hand to the side of the head. Marley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Repine lands a jab to the head.
Repine swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Marley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Repine takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses. Marley takes a body punch but keeps moving. Repine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A low kick from Marley misses and Repine counters with a stiff right hand. Repine misses with an uppercut. Repine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marley momentarily.
#ROC2#Marley is rocked! Marley walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Marley limp body while Repine jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Repine! Our winner, Chad Repine, 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. |
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Event:
HFC 27 - Rodrigues vs Ulster
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ryokale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marley. Marley avoids a kick to the body.
Ryokale 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. Marley throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2# Ryokale throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marley was covering up waiting for the punch and Ryokale finishes the takedown easily into guard. Ryokale trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom. Marley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ryokale has passed into side control.
Marley regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ryokale's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley has a hand on Ryokale's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ryokale takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Marley gets back to half guard.#T1# Marley is trying to stand up here but Ryokale is controlling him well. Ryokale winds up and cracks Marley with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Marley tries to roll over but Ryokale keeps him under control. Marley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryokale's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryokale's back! Ryokale covering up well under a barage of strikes. Ryokale is trying to get back to his feet but Marley has full control of the position and if anything, Ryokale has just worked his way into a worse spot. Marley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marley missing with punches from the back. Marley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryokale's body.
Marley is hanging on to Ryokale's back as he tries to escape.
#T2# Marley throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Ryokale breaks Marley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ryokale wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position. Ryokale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marley's head. Marley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ryokale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marley is one step ahead there. Marley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3# Marley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ryokale wants to sweep here but Marley controlling him for the moment. Marley tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryokale is retaining full guard. Marley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Marley postures up.
Marley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryokale works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Marley looking to pass the guard. Marley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Marley preventing the sweep. Marley wants to pass the guard but Ryokale is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL# Marley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryokale, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Marley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Ryokale throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ryokale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ryokale controls Marley momentarily but Marley frees himself. Marley stays in close to Ryokale's body and controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mystic Marley will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Ryokale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2# Ryokale gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Marley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Marley wants to stand up but Ryokale is controlling him. Ryokale looking to pass the guard. Marley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley controlling the action here.#T1# Ryokale regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Marley. Ryokale is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Ryokale controls Marley momentarily but Marley frees himself. Marley with a flurry of punches that miss. Marley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Marley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Marley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Ryokale looking to control.
Our spies down at at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform us that Ryokale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Marley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryokale swivels though and keeps the full guard. Marley stopping the sweep attempt from Ryokale. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Marley trying to control but Ryokale is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mystic Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Marley throws a right hand that Ryokale ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryokale also avoids with ease. Ryokale tries to close the distance and clinch but Marley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Ryokale gets tackled into the cage by Marley. Marley maintains the clinch. Still in the clinch, Ryokale scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD# Marley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ryokale regains guard.
Marley content to stall in guard here. Marley is pushing down on Ryokale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryokale is fighting to maintain full guard but Marley has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3# Ryokale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marley is working away from the top position though. Ryokale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marley's back! A bit of a pause in the action here. Ryokale controlling the positon. Ryokale throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Marley is trapped and Ryokale is scoring with shots to the head and body. Ryokale throwing damaging strikes from the back! Marley could be in trouble here!
Ruddo Ryokale has got the better of the ground game so far. Ryokale controlling well, preventing Marley from escaping the position.
Ryokale trying to control.#T4# Ryokale is controlling the position but Marley somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Marley wants to control but Ryokale is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ryokale trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom. Marley is looking for a sweep. Ryokale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Marley is working hard here to advance position. Ryokale trying to control from Marley's half guard. Marley has other ideas though and has regained full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruddo Ryokale will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Ryokale throws a right hand that Marley ducks under and follows up with a left that Marley also avoids with ease. Marley stuns Ryokale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ryokale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2# Marley tries to keep at a distance but Ryokale has taken the fight into the clinch. Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryokale. Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Marley stalling in the clinch.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside. Ryokale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marley to keep the fight standing.#TD# Marley has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ryokale is trying to keep an underhook but Marley manages to get the takedown into half guard. Ryokale gets full guard. Ryokale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marley controls the pace. Ryokale is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marley is controlling him. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marley's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SUB2# Ryokale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Marley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryokale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Marley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ryokale is looking to stand up but Marley isn't so interested in that idea. Ryokale looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryokale, not yet. #SUB2# Ryokale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#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. Marley looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Marley stopping the sweep attempt from Ryokale. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Marley throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Ryokale takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2# Ryokale gets a clinch. Ryokale struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Ryokale is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marley pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ryokale prevents a body shot from Marley. Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards. Marley takes an elbow to the temple. #T3##TD2# Ryokale pulls guard successfully.
Marley throwing strikes but missing. Marley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Ryokale working a defensive guard here.
Marley controls from within his opponent's guard. Ryokale wants to sweep here but Marley controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Ryokale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Marley's corner is telling him to maintain position. Marley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ryokale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marley is one step ahead there. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Marley with a body punch. A glancing blow. Marley with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ryokale wants to clinch up but Marley keeps it at a distance.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Marley scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Mystic 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystic Marley! |
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Event:
HFC Bloodbath 2
Date: Jun 05, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from Repine misses. Repine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Repine. That did some damage! Marley is looking to clinch but Repine is avoiding it.
Chad Repine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley misses with a two punch combination.
Marley is looking to clinch. Repine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley half committed to a counter leg kick. Marley tries to close the distance and clinch but Repine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Repine scores with a body shot.
Marley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Marley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Marley slips a jab from Repine. Marley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Donk. Repine catches Marley right on the button with a cross. Marley throws a leg kick and Repine counters with a nice body shot. Repine 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. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marley is looking to clinch. Repine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# Marley doesn't manage to clinch there - Repine circles away.
Marley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Repine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Repine throws a poor cross that misses
and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Marley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Repine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Repine throws a looping overhand right but Marley ducks down to avoid it. It looked like Marley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Repine. Marley misses with a body shot.
Repine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL# Marley gets in close and instigates a clinch. Repine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Repine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Repine managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Marley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Repine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Repine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley throws a head punch that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Repine blocks a body shot from Marley. Marley throws a head punch that misses. Repine misses with some punches.
#T2# Repine lands a hook that snaps the head of Marley backwards. Repine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Repine scores with an uppercut up the middle. Marley digs a right hand into Repine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Repine's gas tank. Good body shot from Repine.
Repine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marley or not. Repine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Repine lands a nice shot to the body. Marley is breathing heavily. Marley wants to take the fight to the mat but Repine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Repine presses Marley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Repine stops a takedown attempt from Marley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mystic Marley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Repine pushes Marley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Repine gets underhooks to prevent Marley's takedown attempt.
Marley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Repine pushes Marley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Repine.
Repine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A shot in the inside from Repine. Repine is leaning against Marley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Repine digs a right hand into Marley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marley's gas tank. Repine lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Repine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Repine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Nice body punch from Repine - that landed with a thud.
Repine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Repine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Repine lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right from Repine. Repine is leaning against Marley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short right from Repine on the inside. Repine working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Marley is rocked! Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley looking to stall.
Repine lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Repine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marley.
Repine lands a right hand. Oh Marley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Repine misses with a short punch on the inside. Marley seems to have got his legs back now. Repine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Repine. Repine pushes Marley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Repine lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4# Repine creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Marley's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Marley drops to his knees and Repine pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Repine! Chad Repine retains his bantamweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Chad Repine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 18 - Rodrigues x Slingin
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Marley has Ragasatria up against the cage in a clinch.
Marley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ragasatria.
#TD2# Ragasatria successfully pulls guard.
Ragasatria should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Ragasatria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marley distracts Ragasatria with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ragasatria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Marley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragasatria is on top in guard.
#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley looking to control.
#SUB2# Ragasatria has gone for a leg lock! Marley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ragasatria's guard.#REVR# Ragasatria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# Marley controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Ragasatria is looking for a triangle but Marley pushes his legs off easily.
Marley postures up.
Marley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Ragasatria working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Marley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragasatria works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ragasatria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Marley 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. Marley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Marley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ragasatria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marley. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ragasatria wants to sweep here but Marley controlling him for the moment. Ragasatria looking to control.
Marley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3# Ragasatria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ragasatria tries to clinch but fails miserably and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice sprawl there from Marley as Ragasatria shoots in. Mystic Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ragasatria swings widly with a right hand
and Marley counters with a left and a right that stings Ragasatria. We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL# Marley forces Ragasatria back against the cage and clinches. Marley lands with a right to the head. Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ragasatria can't get the takedown.
Mystic Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Ragasatria.#TD# Marley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ragasatria clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marley controlling well, preventing Ragasatria from escaping the position.
Ragasatria controlling Marley 's hands. Ragasatria is in bad spot here.
Ragasatria covering up well under a series of strikes from Marley. Ragasatria covering up well and avoiding damage. #T4# Marley throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Marley really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ragasatria. Ragasatria is in bad spot here.
Good control from Marley. Marley tries to keep control of the position but Ragasatria is staying busy. Marley has good solid back control here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Marley wants to control but Ragasatria manages to buck him off and is now in Marley's guard! Nice work there by Ragasatria! Marley seems keen to control Ragasatria's posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Marley dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Ragasatria throws a series of punches but Marley moves out of range. Marley lunges at Ragasatria with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragasatria's hand. #CL# Marley moves into the clinch. A short left from Marley. Marley tries to land a knee to the head but Ragasatria blocks with his arms.
Ragasatria takes a shot to the head. A short uppercut from Marley. Ragasatria goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marley prevents it.
Marley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragasatria can do to turn this around?#TD# Marley has clasped his hands together around Ragasatria's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ragasatria is trying to control Marley's posture but Marley avoids it. Marley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ragasatria is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Marley working away. Marley misses with the ground and pound.#T1# Ragasatria can't do much from the bottom here. Ragasatria managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marley.
The ground and pound from Marley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Marley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ragasatria is looking to regain half guard here but Marley keeps moving and retains side control. Ragasatria is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Marley happy to just control the position for now. Ragasatria is trying to control Marley's posture but Marley avoids it. Marley scores with punches from side control. Ragasatria defending against the ground and pound. Marley in side control lands a decent elbow. Ragasatria is trying to control Marley's posture but Marley avoids it. #T2# Marley slows the pace down. Ragasatria wants to control but Marley postures up. Marley controlling the position from side mount. Ragasatria tries to get back to half guard but can't. Marley taking a breather here. Ragasatria tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ragasatria wants to control but Marley postures up.#T3# Ragasatria is looking to regain half guard here but Marley keeps moving and retains side control. Marley tries to score with some ground and pound. Ragasatria controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Ragasatria dodges the ground and pound from Marley. Ragasatria is looking for a sweep. Ragasatria being controlled for a moment. Ragasatria is trying to control Marley's posture but Marley avoids it. Marley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Marley is looking to take a break and control but Ragasatria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Marley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ragasatria sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Ragasatria can't do much from the bottom here. Ragasatria is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Ragasatria struggling a bit here. Marley takes a little break here. Ragasatria wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Marley throwing shots but missing, from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Marley dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Marley instigates a clinch. Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley. Ragasatria has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Ragasatria fails to land. #TD# Marley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marley manages to end up in side control. You can see the frustration on Ragasatria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Marley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Marley throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. You can see the frustration on Ragasatria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Ragasatria is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1# Ragasatria manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marley's best efforts. Well, if Marley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ragasatria holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Ragasatria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Marley trying to mount his opponent but Ragasatria defends it. Ragasatria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Marley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Marley with a flurry of punches that miss. Mystic Marley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Marley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2# Marley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marley wants to control from the top but Ragasatria keeps moving. Marley is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragasatria has wrist control. Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragasatria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Marley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragasatria works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Marley chips away with some ground and pound.#T3# Marley content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Ragasatria throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marley escapes and throws Ragasatria's legs to the side, diving into side control! Mystic Marley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ragasatria is looking for a sweep. Ragasatria struggling a bit here. 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. You can see the frustration on Ragasatria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Marley takes a little break here. Ragasatria wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#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. Ragasatria regains half guard. Ragasatria wants to control but Marley is keeping busy.
Marley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Ragasatria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marley. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marley in particular looking to stall. Marley is looking to advance position but Ragasatria won't allow it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ragasatria is positioning himself well to prevent Marley advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Mystic 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystic Marley!
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Event:
HFC Tournament Finals
Date: Mar 20, 2020 |
#R1##CL2# Marley rushes Waller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Marley misses with some punches.
Waller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marley has him pressed against the cage. Waller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Waller has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Waller lands a hook to the side of the head. Marley pushes Waller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Waller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Waller lands with a right to the head. Marley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Marley tries a body shot but Waller blocks it.
Marley lands a nice uppercut. Waller is defending well against a takedown attempt. Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Waller controls the action.
Good body shot from Marley.
Marley misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Waller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1# Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Waller uses good head movement to avoid it. Waller blocks a body shot from Marley. Marley tries to score a body lock takedown but Waller shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A head punch blocked on the inside by Waller. Marley throws an elbow but it misses.
Marley is working for takedown but Waller is calmly controlling the position for now. Jack Waller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mystic Marley. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley. Waller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marley.
Marley wants to take the fight to the mat but Waller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Marley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Waller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Waller is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2# Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Waller controls the action.
Marley tries a knee to the head but Waller blocks it.
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Marley misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley. Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Marley has Waller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Waller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Come on Marley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Waller is defending well. Waller presses Marley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A battle for position here, against the cage. Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Waller prevents it.
Waller is looking to break free of the clinch but Marley has double underhooks. #T3# Waller is looking to break free of the clinch but Marley has double underhooks. A body shot lands from Marley.
Waller tries to break free but Marley pushes him back against the cage. Marley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Waller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A right hand to the body from Marley.
Waller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley. Marley misses with the head strike.
Marley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Waller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Marley clinches. Waller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marley tries to throw a body punch but Waller avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage. #T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley. Marley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Waller is trying to force a seperation but Marley has the dominant position. Marley blocks a body shot from Waller. Marley tries to work over Waller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Marley on the inside. Waller prevents a body shot from Marley. Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Marley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Waller's efforts to push away. Marley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Waller after a bit of a struggle. Marley lands with a right to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marley. Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marley tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Marley dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Marley tries to clinch but Waller moves away and Waller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Marley misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Marley forces Waller back against the cage and clinches. Waller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Marley looking for a takedown. Marley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Waller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jack Waller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mystic Marley. Waller takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2# It looks like Jack Waller has been cut. Marley is working for takedown but Waller is calmly controlling the position for now. Marley tries to score a body lock takedown but Waller shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Marley tries to throw a body punch but Waller avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Waller scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head. Waller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waller. Marley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Waller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Waller.
#T1# Waller scores with a shoulder strike. Marley wants to take the fight to the mat but Waller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Marley misses with some punches.
Marley taking a breather. Waller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Waller.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land. Marley working aggressively here.
Waller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley can't get the takedown.
Waller working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2# Nice body punch from Waller - that landed with a thud.
Waller stops a takedown attempt from Marley.
Waller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Waller scores with a nice hook to the head. Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Waller. Marley blocks a body shot from Waller. Marley misses with a hook from the clinch. Waller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Waller controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marley. Waller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marley working aggressively here.
Waller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Waller's efforts to push away.#BC# Waller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waller.
A quick step to the side and Waller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3# Marley misses with an uppercut
and Waller counters with a lovely shot to the body. Marley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waller. Waller throws an overhand right that lands on Marley's shoulder, as Marley tries to avoid the shot. Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Marley fails in his attempt to clinch. Marley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Marley blocks a jab. Waller throws a looping overhand right but Marley ducks down to avoid it. Marley feints a counter leg kick. Marley is looking to clinch but Waller is avoiding it.
Waller throws a looping overhand right but Marley ducks down to avoid it. Waller defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand. Waller lands a nice looking body shot.
Marley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Waller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4# Marley motions for Waller to come forward. Marley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Waller punishes Marley's body with a nice straight punch. Waller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marley at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet. Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waller was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley. An attempted straight right counter from Waller misses the target. Marley moves out of range of the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waller. Marley is looking to clinch but Waller is avoiding it.
Marley wants to clinch and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A cross from Marley lands. Waller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A low kick from Marley misses and Waller counters with a left and a right that stings Marley. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Waller dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Marley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waller, pushing him back against the cage. Marley wants a takedown.
Waller stops a takedown attempt from Marley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waller. Marley tries a body shot but Waller blocks it.
Marley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jack Waller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mystic Marley. Marley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Waller is defending well. Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mystic Marley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Waller is defending well for now. Waller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marley.
Waller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley misses with the head strike.
Waller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marley pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1# Marley working aggressively here.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Waller blocks an elbow strike. Marley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Waller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley. Marley misses with a body punch.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waller backwards. Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Waller uses good head movement to avoid it. Marley has Waller pressed against the cage.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Waller.
#T2# Waller blocking some punches.
Marley stalling the fight.
#BC# Waller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Marley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Waller connects with a jab. Marley slips under a jab. Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mystic Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Marley misses with a hook
and Waller counters with a straight right hand. Marley takes one on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Marley throws a body shot but no joy. Waller is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Waller takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses. Waller moves into range and connects with a jab. Waller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Waller lands a body shot.
#T3# Waller throws a looping overhand right but Marley ducks down to avoid it. Marley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waller is looking to counter punch. Marley scores with a jab to the body. Waller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marley circles away quickly and effectively. Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away. Marley throws a body shot but no joy. Marley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marley is looking to clinch. Marley takes one on the button. Waller slips under a jab from Marley. Waller is looking to counter punch.#T4# Marley loads up on a big right hand but Waller slips the punch. Marley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Marley throws a leg kick but Waller sees it coming and checks it nicely. Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waller paws at him with a jab and circles away. Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Marley drops his hands momentarily and Waller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A cross from Marley lands. Waller misses with a straight left. Marley throws a body shot but no joy. Waller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Waller scores with a jab. Waller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Waller. I think Waller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Waller! Jack Waller really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
HFC 7 - Wolf vs Vandoren
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1# Colemadina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marley as he jumps to the side. #CL2# Colemadina has managed to clinch.
Marley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Colemadina fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Colemadina tries to keep at a distance but Marley has taken the fight into the clinch. A shot in the inside from Marley. Colemadina is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colemadina's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley is working for takedown but Colemadina is calmly controlling the position for now. Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Marley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Colemadina pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mystic Marley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Colemadina stops a takedown attempt from Marley.
Marley lands a nice uppercut.#T1# Colemadina will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marley up against the cage. Colemadina prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Marley has Colemadina pushed against the cage. A short right from Marley. Colemadina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marley walks away with a smile on his face. Colemadina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Colemadina moves out of range of the leg kick from Marley.#CL2# Colemadina moves into the clinch successfully.
Colemadina jumps guard but Marley stands there with Colemadina around his waist. Colemadina gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2# Colemadina jumps into guard, dragging Marley to the mat.
Marley content to stall in guard here. Marley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Colemadina's guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colemadina can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2# Marley throws a big elbow that misses. Colemadina wants to stand but Marley is controlling the position. Marley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Marley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Colemadina keeping moving, preventing Marley from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL# Marley instigates a clinch. Colemadina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Marley goes for a takedown attempt but Colemadina pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marley motions for Colemadina to come forward. Marley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Colemadina throws a head kick that misses. Colemadina shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Colemadina throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Marley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marley misses with an elbow strike.
Marley tries a knee to the head but Colemadina blocks it.
Colemadina tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Marley. #TD2# Colemadina successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Marley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4# Colemadina keeping moving, preventing Marley from controlling successfully. Colemadina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Colemadina holds on and takes a little breather. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Marley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Marley passes into half guard. 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Colemadina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marley scores with a couple of nice shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Marley dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Marley pushes Colemadina up against the cage in a clinch. Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colemadinas head. Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Marley has Colemadina pressed against the cage.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Colemadina's head. Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colemadina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marley.
Colemadina is defending well against a takedown attempt. Marley lands an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Marley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Colemadina gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mystic Marley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Colemadina prevents a takedown attempt there.
Colemadina blocks an uppercut.
Colemadina prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1# Colemadina being controlled against the cage. A short right from Marley on the inside. Marley landing knees to the head.
Colemadina looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Colemadina tries to stall but Marley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Colemadina takes a knee to the side of the body. Colemadina takes a shot to the head. Marley has Colemadina pressed against the cage, preventing Colemadina from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Still in the clinch, Colemadina scores with a nice short uppercut. Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Colemadina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marley avoids it. Colemadina looking for a takedown. Marley lands a right hand. Marley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2# Colemadina stalling in the clinch but Marley improves position. Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colemadina gets underhooks to prevent Marley's takedown attempt.
Marley is looking to take this one to the mat. Marley taking a breather. Marley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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 is stalling here.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head. Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Marley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Colemadina gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Colemadina is looking to take this one to the mat. A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley. Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2# Colemadina has clasped his hands together around Marley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T3# Marley is looking to regain half guard here but Colemadina keeps moving and retains side control. Colemadina misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Marley is positioning himself to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Marley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Marley looking for a sweep but Colemadina has passed into full mount! Oh no! Marley tries to hold on but Colemadina postures up.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Colemadina lands a big shot there that rocks Marley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Marley can't escape the position.
Colemadina avoids the attempt from Marley to control. Marley is just holding on here. Colemadina manages to take his back.
Marley takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Colemadina has the hooks in. Marley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Marley dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Colemadina shoots in and drives through. Marley sprawls well. It looked like Marley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Marley tries to clinch but Colemadina is having none of it. Colemadina shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marley as he avoids it easily. #CL# Marley has Colemadina up against the cage in a clinch.
Colemadina tries to pull guard but Marley holds him up against the cage and eventually Colemadina drops back down to his feet.
Mystic Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funky Colemadina. Colemadina is trying to break free. Colemadina tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Colemadina back against the cage. #TD# Marley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Colemadina can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An elbow from Marley crashes against the mat.
Funky Colemadina has got the better of the ground game so far. Colemadina is not content to let Marley control the position. Marley tries to move to mount but Colemadina blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SU# Marley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL# Marley has closed the distance and engaged Colemadina in a clinch.
Colemadina takes a shot to the head. Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Colemadina has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marley after a bit of a struggle. Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Marley is working Colemadina over against the cage. Colemadina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marley goes for a takedown attempt but Colemadina pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2# Marley keeps the fight on the outside. Marley works the jab nicely. Marley catches Colemadina with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL# Marley moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marley scores with a hook to the body.#TD# Marley has hold of one of Colemadina's legs. Colemadina is fighting the takedown attempt but Marley gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Marley sitting in guard, not really doing much. Marley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Marley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3# Colemadina preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mystic Marley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Marley controls from within his opponent's guard. Marley is looking to stand up but Colemadina won't let him. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Marley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Marley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Colemadina is defending well against a takedown attempt. Colemadina is trying to stall.
Marley goes for a takedown attempt but Colemadina pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marley tests Colemadina's chin there with a solid looking shot. Marley lands a nice shot to the body.
Colemadina shoots in but Marley avoids the takedown attempt easily. Funky Colemadina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. A head kick by Colemadina misses and Marley counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Mystic 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystic Marley!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1# Gardet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Marley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Marley misses with a looping right. Gardet slips under a jab from Marley. Marley takes a swing at Gardet's ribcage but misses. Gardet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marley is fending him off so far but Gardet persists. Nope, Marley circles away and we're back to standing. Gardet backing away here, and Marley unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Marley misses with a low kick as Gardet jumps back. Marley lands a jab to Gardet's midsection. Gardet fails to land the takedown. Gardet misses with a left hand and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley misses the shot to the body. Gardet tries to counter with a takedown but Marley is quick to defend against it. A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target. Marley misses with a few strikes there.
Marley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marley duly obliges. Gardet shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sacha Gardet. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Marley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Gardet takes one to the chin there. Marley is looking to clinch. Gardet feinted with a counter takedown. Gardet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley. Gardet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marley defends it nicely. Marley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD# Gardet looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Gardet pushing down on Marley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gardet frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB# Gardet wants to finish this one by submission but Marley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gardet. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gardet prevents Marley from getting the reversal.#SUB# Gardet has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Marley is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sacha Gardet!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Marley clinches with his opponent.
Myanus looking for a takedown. Myanus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Marley.
Marley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Myanus up against the cage. Myanus is trying to pull guard but Marley has him pressed against the cage. Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Myanus tries to pull guard but Marley holds him up against the cage and eventually Myanus drops back down to his feet.
Mystic Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gape Myanus. Marley lands with a light punch inside. Myanus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Myanus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marley is defending well. Myanus jumps guard but Marley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A short right from Marley. Myanus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Marley lands a body punch in the clinch. Myanus wants to take the fight to the mat but Marley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Myanus tries to pull guard but Marley holds him up against the cage and eventually Myanus drops back down to his feet.
Myanus jumps guard but Marley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Marley lands a right hand. #T1# Myanus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marley just stands there and leans against the cage. Marley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Nice body punch from Marley. Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Marley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A left hand lands to the body for Marley.
Marley stops a takedown attempt from Myanus.
Myanus tries to score a body lock takedown but Marley shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Marley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Myanus up against the cage. Myanus is trying to drag Marley to the mat but Marley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A short right from Marley. Marley lands with a right to the head. Marley leaning his opponent against the cage. Marley pushes Myanus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Myanus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marley lands a body punch. Marley gets underhooks to prevent Myanus's takedown attempt.
Myanus tries to pull guard but Marley won't allow it.
Marley avoiding damage.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Marley is leaning against Myanus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Myanus can't get the takedown.
Marley lands a left hand.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Myanus is looking for a takedown. Myanus looks winded! Myanus blocks an elbow strike. Marley pushes Myanus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Marley digs a right hand underneath Myanus's ribcage. Myanus let out a lung full of air as it connected. Marley lands a nice uppercut. Myanus is looking to take this one to the mat. Marley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Myanus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3# Marley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Myanus's defenses. Myanus goes for a takedown attempt but Marley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myanus paws at him with a jab and circles away. Myanus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL# Marley clinches up with Myanus and pushes him back against the cage. Marley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Marley lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Marley. Myanus fails to pull guard.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Myanus backwards. Marley stops a takedown attempt from Myanus.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut. Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Myanus backwards. Myanus is trying to pull guard but Marley has him pressed against the cage. Myanus tries for a takedown but Marley manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marley gets through Myanus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short left from Marley. Myanus tries to pull guard but Marley holds him up against the cage and eventually Myanus drops back down to his feet.
Marley is leaning against Myanus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley. #T4# A short body shot lands from Marley as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Marley has Myanus pressed against the cage.
Myanus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Marley throws an elbow that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Marley.
Marley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Myanuss head. A right hook to the body lands for Marley.
Marley lands a shot to the body. Marley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Marley.
Marley lands a nice elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marley. Myanus wants a takedown.
Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short left from Marley. Marley misses with a knee to the head. Marley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Myanus.
Marley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Marley dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Marley lands a nice looking body shot.
Myanus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A quick step to the side and Marley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Myanus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Marley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Marley 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.
Marley wants to clinch up but Myanus keeps it at a distance. Marley tests Myanus's chin there with a solid looking shot. Marley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC# Myanus is rocked! Marley rushes Myanus with punches - Myanus moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Myanus goes down! Marley follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mystic Marley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1# Marley misses with a hook. Ahmad cracks Marley with an open hand slap. Marley misses the shot to the body. Ahmad throws a right and a left that Marley avoids nicely. #CL2# Marley rushes Ahmad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Marley scores with a hook to the body. The referee is keeping an eye on Marley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marley lands with a left to the head. A shot in the inside from Marley. Marley lands an uppercut. Ahmad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marley is leaning against Ahmad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ahmad being controlled against the cage.#T1# Ahmad tries to break the clinch but Marley is controlling the position. Marley throws an elbow that misses.
Ahmad tries to break the clinch but Marley is controlling the position. Marley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Ahmad's head. A nice right hand lands inside from Marley. Ahmad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Marley has Ahmad pressed against the cage.
A short left from Marley. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut. Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2# Ahmad is rocked! Marley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahmad's efforts to push away. Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Marley.
Marley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ahmad is breathing heavily. Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley lands a body punch in the clinch. Marley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3# Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Marley lands a left hand.
Ahmad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. Oh Ahmad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Marley tries a knee to the head but Ahmad blocks it.
Ahmad seems to have got his legs back now. Marley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmads head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Marley.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head. Nice body punch from Marley - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marley stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4# Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. With the fighters up against the cage, Marley throws an elbow but misses. A short right from Marley on the inside. Marley pushes Ahmad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Good body shot from Marley.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. Marley lands a body punch. Marley lands a body shot. Marley lands with a light punch inside. A short uppercut from Marley. We've been informed that Marley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marley lands an elbow that stopped Ahmad in his tracks for a moment. Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Marley presses Ahmad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Marley dominated that round. That's time! Ahmad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Marley clinches up against the cage. Marley lands a left hand.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. Marley digs a right hand underneath Ahmad's ribcage. Ahmad let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ahmad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Marley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Marley - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut. Marley scores with a shoulder strike. Marley digs a right hand underneath Ahmad's ribcage. Ahmad let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ahmad letting Marley take a breather here. Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. #T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Marley. A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley. Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Marley scores with a nice hook to the head. Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. A short body shot lands from Marley as the two fighters clinch.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head. Marley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marley scores with a nice hook to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Marley lands with a right to the head. Marley lands a shot to the body.#T2# Marley scores with a hook to the body. Marley scores with a shoulder strike. Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. Ahmad takes a shot to the head. Marley effectively controlling the action here. A left hand lands to the body for Marley.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right from Marley on the inside. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Marley 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 with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marley lands with a left to the head. A short body shot lands from Marley as the two fighters clinch.
#T3# Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut. Marley pushes Ahmad against the cage. Marley is working some dirty boxing. Marley pushes off with a quick right hook! Ahmad goes down! Ahmad 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 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mystic Marley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1# Gonzalez tries to land a leg kick but Marley saw it coming and moves away.
As Gonzalez backs away, Marley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Mystic Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Marley misses with a looping right. Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Marley shows good takedown defense. An attempted straight right counter from Marley misses the target. Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it. Gonzalez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Gonzalez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marley in his tracks. Marley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A combination from Marley does no damage. Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Marley misses the shot to the body. Gonzalez darts in looking for a takedown but Marley gets double underhooks and turns Gonzalez into the cage. Gonzalez tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it. Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gonzalez shoots for a takedown but Marley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mystic Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Gonzalez. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley throws a body shot but no joy. Marley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gonzalez checks a low kick from Marley. Marley misses with a hook
#CL2# and Gonzalez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Marley blocks an elbow strike.#T1# Gonzalez goes for a takedown attempt but Marley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Marley gets a clinch. Gonzalez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marley but Marley pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gonzalez fails with the takedown. Marley misses with a wild combination.
Marley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Mystic Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gonzalez shoots in but Marley avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2# Marley throws a leg kick that is checked and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL# Marley moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez. Gonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley lands with a left to the head. Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley. Gonzalez managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez. Gonzalez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marley lands a body shot. Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but Marley has him pressed against the cage.#T3# Marley tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gonzalez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marley pulls him back up using the underhooks. Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Marley holds him up against the cage and eventually Gonzalez drops back down to his feet.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head. Gonzalez tries to circle away but Marley has him pinned against the cage. Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley leaning his opponent against the cage. Marley has Gonzalez pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4# Gonzalez jumps guard but Marley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Marley misses with a body shot.
#CL# Marley moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonzalez tries to circle away but Marley has him pinned against the cage. Gonzalez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marley walks away with a smile on his face. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Marley blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A big right from Marley misses. Gonzalez throws a fast counter high kick but Marley manages to duck under it in time. Marley misses with an uppercut. #CL# Marley has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Marley throws an elbow but it misses.
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 will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gonzalez up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Marley dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown and Marley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet. Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed and Marley counters with a straight right hand. Marley fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Marley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage. Gonzalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Mystic Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Gonzalez. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez. Marley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzalez blocks it with crossed arms. Marley misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley lands with a right to the head. Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow. Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley. Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez. #T1# Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside. Gonzalez tries to circle away but Marley has him pinned against the cage. Marley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzalez avoids it. Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Marley. Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Marley lands a jab. Marley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around? Marley throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily. Gonzalez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Gonzalez blocks a jab. Scott Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Marley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzalez. Marley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2# A low kick from Gonzalez is predictable there letting Marley counter with a right hand. Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Marley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL# Marley pushes Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch. Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gonzalez is looking for a takedown. Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Marley scores with a shoulder strike. Marley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2# Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.#CL2# Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches. Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marley. Marley scores with a shoulder strike. Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Marley. Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Marley working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Marley to work.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch. Marley lands an uppercut. Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez. Gonzalez leaning against his opponent.
Marley throws a head punch that misses. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Gonzalez looking for a takedown. Mystic Marley has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4# Gonzalez jumps guard but Marley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Marley is pressed up against the cage. Gonzalez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marley down to the mat. Marley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Gonzalez moves into the clinch. Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch. Marley misses with some punches.
Gonzalez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marley is defending well against a takedown attempt. A left hand lands to the body for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Marley has the dominant position. Gonzalez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gonzalez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Marley dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Marley is looking to chop away at Gonzalez's legs. Marley throws a body shot but no joy. Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Marley. Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marley sprawls well. Marley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet. Marley scores with a slapping inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it. Marley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Mystic Marley is winning the standup battle so far. A head kick misses from Gonzalez. #T1# Gonzalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Marley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Marley keeps the fight on the outside. Marley throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot. Gonzalez is looking to land body kicks. Marley throws a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it. Marley throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Despite the aggression on Gonzalez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Marley misses the jab. Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Good work by Gonzalez as he checks the leg kick.#CL# Marley gets a clinch. Gonzalez jumps guard but Marley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Mystic Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Gonzalez. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez. Marley just leaning against Gonzalez, taking a breather. Gonzalez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2# Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# Gonzalez avoids a kick to the body.
Marley throws a low kick but Gonzalez avoids it. Marley throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease. Marley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Marley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marley wants it to stay on the feet. Gonzalez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marley circles away. Gonzalez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Marley looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Marley closes the distance and clinches. Gonzalez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Marley throws a head punch that misses. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Marley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gonzalez up against the cage. Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but Marley has him pressed against the cage. Mystic Marley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Marley looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2# Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Marley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Some wild striking there from Gonzalez.
Marley throws a leg kick that misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Marley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4# Marley wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance. Marley throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease. Gonzalez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marley tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marley to the ground. Marley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Marley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gonzalez avoids it. Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley. Marley circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Marley rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. 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! Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but Marley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gonzalez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonzalez wants to break free but Marley has control.
And that's the end of the fight! Mystic 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystic Marley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Dinduerie pushes Marley up against the cage in a clinch. A short right from Marley. A shot in the inside from Marley. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dinduerie letting Marley take a breather here. Marley scores with a shot to the side of Dinduerie's head. Dinduerie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marley smiles and moves away.
Marley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Marley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Marley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL# Marley forces Dinduerie back against the cage and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dinduerie jumps guard but Marley stands there with Dinduerie around his waist. Dinduerie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dinduerie fails to pull guard.
Mystic Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zishe Dinduerie. A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land. Dinduerie jumps guard but Marley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Marley lands with a light punch inside. Marley cracks Dinduerie with a nice body shot. Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut. Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1# Marley lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC# Dinduerie is rocked! Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinduerie is trying to pull guard but Marley has him pressed against the cage. Marley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dinduerie or not. Dinduerie looks winded! Dinduerie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dinduerie is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him? Good body shot from Marley.
Marley scores with a hook to the body. Marley lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Marley dips a shoulder and cracks Dinduerie with a mighty uppercut! Dinduerie falls back against the cage and Marley unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dinduerie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Marley screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mystic Marley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1# Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Marley wants to counter the offense by Ahmad and move into the clinch position. 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. Ahmad tries to bum rush Marley with a series of wild strikes but Marley uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ahmad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Marley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Marley tries to move into range but Ahmad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ahmad tries to clinch there but Marley circles away.
Marley throws a lazy right hand but Ahmad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Marley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahmad moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ahmad throws a right and a left that both miss. Ahmad throws a combination. Marley tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A telegraphed right hand from Ahmad misses the target. Ahmad takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses. Marley misses with a hook. No joy there for Ahmad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A shot to the body from Marley misses enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab. Ahmad throws a combination that misses #CL2# and Marley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marley. #T1# Marley lands a shoulder strike. Marley lands a right hand. Ahmad working hard to break the clinch. Marley scores with a shoulder strike. Marley cracks Ahmad with a nice body shot. Marley lands a nice uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Marley.
Ahmad prevents a body shot from Marley. Marley lands a body shot. Ahmad is breathing heavily. A short left from Marley. Marley lands a hook to the side of the head. Marley taking a breather. Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# 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 gets through Ahmad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ahmad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Marley lands with a short shot to the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A shot in the inside from Marley. Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Marley slowing the pace effectively. Marley pushes Ahmad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Marley.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmads head. Marley presses Ahmad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Marley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahmad.#T3# Marley lands with a short shot to the head. Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Marley stalling the fight.
Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Marley scores with a nice hook to the head. Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Marley avoiding damage.
Marley lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4# Ahmad avoids a wild elbow strike from Marley. A short left from Marley. 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 light punch inside. Marley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ahmad takes a shot to the head. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Marley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marley cracks Ahmad with a nice body shot. Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Marley dominated that round. 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# Marley thows a left - swing and a miss! Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahmad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from Marley misses. Ahmad 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 fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahmad, pushing him back against the cage. Marley presses Ahmad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Marley lands a body punch in the clinch. Marley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marley connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Marley scores with a hook to the body. Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Marley.
A short right from Marley on the inside. #T1# Ahmad takes a shot to the head. #ROC2# Ahmad is rocked! Marley tries a knee to the head but Ahmad blocks it.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Oh Ahmad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Marley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Marley digs a right hand into Ahmad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahmad's gas tank. Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A short right from Marley. Marley lands with a light punch inside. Marley lands with a short shot to the head. Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. A right hand to the body from Marley.
Marley lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. #T2# Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ahmad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ahmad's brow. Marley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahmad. A short right hand to the side of the head by Marley. Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. Marley taking a breather. Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Marley cracks Ahmad with a nice body shot. Nice body punch from Marley - that landed with a thud.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head. #T3# Marley lands a left hand.
Marley lands an uppercut. Marley lands with a right to the head. Marley lands an uppercut. Marley dips a shoulder and cracks Ahmad with a mighty uppercut! Ahmad falls back against the cage and Marley unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ahmad is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Marley screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mystic Marley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2019 |
#R1# Marley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marley misses with a hook
and Wienshtein counters with a two punch combo. Wienshtein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wienshtein shoots in looking for a takedown. Marley tries to sprawl out of it but Wienshtein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Wienshtein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Marley throws a good cross that connects.
Wienshtein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marley as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvick Wienshtein. That's going to take a lot out of him. Marley lands with an uppercut that bounces Wienshtein off the cage and back into range. Marley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2# Wienshtein tries to keep at a distance but Marley has taken the fight into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wienshtein backwards. Marley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wienshtein up against the cage. Marley lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Wienshtein is looking to break free of the clinch but Marley has double underhooks. Marley stalling the fight.
Marley lands a body shot. Wienshtein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Wienshtein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Marley.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Wienshtein's head. Marley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Marley lands a left hand.
Marley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wienshtein is breathing heavily. Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wienshtein backwards. Marley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marley works on Wienshtein's body with a couple of short punches.#T2# Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wienshtein backwards. Marley lands a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marley is struggling to control the position. Marley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Marley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut. Marley lands with a right to the head. Marley lands an uppercut. Marley pushes Wienshtein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Marley.
A frustrated look appears on Wienshtein's face as he tries to break the clinch. Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wienshtein backwards. Wienshtein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Wienshtein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3# Marley lands with a left to the head. A right hand to the body from Marley.
Wienshtein tries to pull guard but Marley holds him up against the cage and eventually Wienshtein drops back down to his feet.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wienshtein backwards. Wienshtein is trying to break free. Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut. Marley lands a shoulder strike. Marley is working Wienshtein over against the cage. Marley pushes Wienshtein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2# Wienshtein is rocked! Marley lands with a right to the head. Oh Wienshtein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Marley scores with a shot to the side of Wienshtein's head. Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Marley.
A short left from Marley. #T4# Wienshtein takes a shot to the head. Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wienshteins head. Marley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wienshtein! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Marley is unloading with more strikes now! Wienshtein drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mystic Marley!
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