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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Antonio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ramsey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Antonio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Antonio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Antonio throws a big right hand that misses. Ramsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antonio. Antonio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ramsey wants to stand but Antonio is controlling the position. Antonio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Antonio throwing strikes from guard but Ramsey blocks nicely. Ramsey wants to stand up but Antonio is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Antonio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramsey's head. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Antonio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Antonio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Antonio throwing strikes from guard but Ramsey blocks nicely. Ramsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ramsey wants to stand and escape but Antonio is having none of it. Ramsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Antonio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Antonio scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ramsey is breathing heavily. Antonio scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Antonio lands a couple of decent looking shots. Antonio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ramsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Antonio distracts Ramsey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ramsey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Antonio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# Antonio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Antonio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Antonio throwing strikes from guard but Ramsey blocks nicely. Antonio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Antonio with a flurry of punches that miss. Antonio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Antonio throwing strikes from guard but Ramsey blocks nicely. Antonio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Antonio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Antonio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Ramsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antonio. Antonio with a flurry of punches that miss. Antonio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Antonio looking to pass the guard. Antonio lands a couple of elbows. Antonio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Antonio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Antonio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Antonio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Antonio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Antonio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Antonio cracks Ramsey with a solid left hand.#T4# Antonio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Antonio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Antonio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Antonio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramsey's head. Ramsey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramsey tries to get out of the position. Antonio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Antonio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Antonio is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramsey has wrist control. Antonio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Antonio landing some decent shots from guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Antonio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ramsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antonio. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Antonio dominated that 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. #R2##TD2# Antonio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Antonio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Antonio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ramsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ramsey has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Marko Antonio has got the better of the ground game so far. Antonio drops an elbow to the side of Ramsey's head. Antonio throwing shots but Ramsey is blocking nicely. Antonio is nestled in close to Ramsey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramsey taking some punishment here, with Antonio in his half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Antonio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Antonio has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Antonio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Antonio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1# Ramsey taking some punishment here, with Antonio in his half guard. Antonio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Antonio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramsey's head. Antonio not landing any meaningful shots this time. Antonio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Antonio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Antonio lands strikes from half guard. Antonio thows a huge punch but Ramsey dodges it nicely.
Antonio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Antonio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Antonio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# Antonio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ramsey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antonio. Ramsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ramsey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antonio. Antonio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Antonio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Antonio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Antonio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Antonio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Antonio thows a huge punch but Ramsey dodges it nicely.
Antonio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Antonio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramsey's head. #T3# Antonio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ramsey is looking to escape.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Antonio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Antonio scoring with punches and elbows. Antonio is chipping away with strikes.
Antonio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ramsey to see if he's OK. Ramsey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Antonio.
Ramsey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Antonio.
An elbow from Antonio crashes against the mat.
Ramsey dodges the ground and pound from Antonio.#T4# An elbow from Antonio crashes against the mat.
Antonio working the strikes but Ramsey uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Antonio misses with a head shot. Ramsey uses the momentum to regain guard. Antonio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Antonio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Antonio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Antonio is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramsey has wrist control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ramsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antonio. Antonio with a flurry of punches that miss. This has been an exciting period of action! Ramsey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Antonio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD2# Antonio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Antonio misses with a head shot. Ramsey uses the momentum to regain guard. Antonio with a flurry of punches that miss. Antonio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Antonio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Antonio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Antonio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Antonio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Antonio is working Ramsey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1# Ramsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antonio. Antonio throws a big elbow that misses. Antonio throwing strikes from guard but Ramsey blocks nicely. Antonio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramsey's head. Antonio throws a big elbow that misses. Antonio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Antonio throwing strikes but missing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Antonio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ramsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Antonio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2# Antonio throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Antonio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ramsey quickly recovers to half guard. Ramsey wants to get back to his feet.
Antonio thows a huge punch but Ramsey dodges it nicely.
Antonio lands strikes from half guard. Antonio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Antonio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Antonio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3# Ramsey has hold of Antonio's hands but Antonio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Antonio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Antonio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Antonio working Ramsey over with strikes. Antonio not landing any meaningful shots this time. Antonio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Antonio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Antonio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramsey defending well though. Ramsey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Antonio scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4# Antonio throwing shots but Ramsey is blocking nicely. Ramsey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Antonio winds up and cracks Ramsey with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Antonio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramsey's head. Antonio missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ramsey is looking to escape. Ramsey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Antonio. Antonio slips a nice elbow through Ramsey's hands, connecting with Ramsey's forehead. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Antonio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramsey defending well though. Ramsey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Antonio. Gordon Ramsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marko Antonio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Antonio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Marko Antonio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Antonio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Antonio! Post fight, Marko Antonio took to the microphone: 'Yes Yes Yes '.
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Event:
Island Fights 11
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1# Antonio shoots in for a takedown but Mills shows good takedown defense. Antonio shoots for a double leg takedown but Mills sprawls well. He's pushed Antonio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Antonio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antonio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mills throws a body shot but no joy. Antonio misses with a takedown attempt #TD# and Mills counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Roy Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Antonio. Mills is looking to take a break and control but Antonio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Antonio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Antonio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Antonio actively working from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mills is keen to just control but Antonio is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Antonio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Antonio actively working from the bottom here.#T1# Mills content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Mills wants to take a breather but Antonio is having none of it. #SUB# Mills is working for a submission of some sort.
Mills has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Mills not doing much here.
#SUB2# Antonio actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Antonio actively working from the bottom here. Mills wants to pass to mount but Antonio is defending the position. #SUB# Mills wants to work for an arm triangle but Antonio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB# Mills is working for a submission of some sort.
Antonio is not content to let Mills control the position. Mills tries to pass to full mount but Antonio defends it. Antonio is refusing to be controlled, as Mills sits in half guard. Mills is really struggling to control Antonio but he's trying to hold on to the position. Antonio is trying to get back to full guard. Mills performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Mills has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3# Antonio is desperately trying to improve his position but Mills has a good base and remains in mount. Mills takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Antonio tries to roll but Mills sticks to his back.
Mills could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Mills is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Antonio tries to escape but Mills has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Mills wants to control but Antonio is keeping busy. Antonio is trying to break free.
Antonio is keeping busy.
#SUB# Mills looking to break Antonio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Antonio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mills will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Mills keeps control of the position as Antonio tries to break free.
#SUB# Mills has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Antonio has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4# Mills has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Antonio's body.
Antonio can't escape the position.
Antonio turns into Mills and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Antonio looking to pass the guard. Mills looking for a sweep. Not yet Mills, not yet. Antonio passes Mills's left leg - he's now in half guard. Antonio scoring with strikes to the body and head. Mills gets full guard.#SUB2# Antonio has gone for a leg lock! Mills slips out almost immediately though and dives into Antonio's guard.#REVR# Mills might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Antonio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mills gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mills dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD# Mills is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Antonio's half guard. Mills moves nicely into side control. Antonio tries to bench press Mills off him but Mills keeps the position. Mills trying to control the position but Antonio is working away. Antonio looks to move to half guard but instead Mills has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB# Mills wants to finish this one by submission but Antonio is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mills. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mills can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Antonio is looking to escape. #T1# Antonio has given up his back. Will we see Mills going for some submissions?
Antonio tries to roll but Mills sticks to his back.
Antonio keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Antonio is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mills gets his way!
Antonio is in bad spot here.
Mills is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Antonio can do to turn this around? Antonio is keeping busy.
#SUB# Mills is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mills has the hooks in. Antonio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB# Mills is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Antonio won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mills off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Mills! Roy Mills is the new light heavyweight champion! An out of breath Roy Mills thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Island Fights 10
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1# Izquierdo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antonio circles away quickly and effectively. Antonio feints the counter takedown. Izquierdo scores with a three punch combo!
Izquierdo lands a nice shot to the body.
Izquierdo lands a nice shot to the body.
Izquierdo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Antonio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Izquierdo defends it well. Antonio on the wrong end of a nice jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Antonio staying out of range there. Izquierdo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Hammers Fight Camp in the buildup to the fight. Izquierdo misses the jab. Antonio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Nice uppercut lands for Izquierdo. That snapped Antonio's head back.
#T1# Izquierdo throws an overhand right that lands on Antonio's shoulder, as Antonio tries to avoid the shot. Izquierdo sizes up Antonio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Izquierdo lands an overhand right. Izquierdo swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Antonio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Izquierdo! Antonio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Antonio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. You can see the frustration on Izquierdo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Antonio connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Izquierdo some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Izquierdo is looking for a sweep. Antonio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Izquierdo down.
#T2# Izquierdo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Antonio working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# Antonio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Izquierdo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Antonio crunches a massive hammerfist down on Izquierdo - he's out! Antonio Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marko Antonio! Marko Antonio got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Island Fights 4
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1# Strife takes a swing at Antonio's ribcage but misses. Strife 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. Strife looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Antonio is fending him off so far but Strife persists. Nope, Antonio circles away and we're back to standing. A little feinted left hand from Antonio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Strife is trying hard to land a takedown here. Antonio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Strife fails to land the takedown. Marko Antonio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lloyd Strife.#CL2# Strife takes the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Strife - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Strife goes for a takedown in the clinch but Antonio prevents it.
#T1##BC2# Strife breaks the clinch.
Strife tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Antonio defends well and Strife ends up having to push Antonio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Antonio tries to counter with a takedown but Strife is quick to defend against it. Strife throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Antonio attempts a counter takedown but Strife avoids it well and moves away. Strife goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Antonio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strife just manages to avoid it. Horrible takedown attempt by Strife or perhaps it was just good defense by Antonio, which made it look bad. Strife is looking to clinch but Antonio is avoiding it.
Antonio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2# Strife gets a takedown into half guard. Strife looks winded!#T2# Antonio gets back to full guard.
Antonio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB# Antonio looking for a triangle here. Strife is fighting it but it looks tight! Antonio pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Strife is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marko Antonio! A pretty intense looking Marko Antonio took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Antonio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Griffin to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES# Antonio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Griffin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Kwin Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Griffin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES# Antonio explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Griffin looks winded! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Antonio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin. Antonio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Antonio tried to counter with a leg kick but Griffin avoided it.#TD2# Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Griffin showed some decent athleticism there. #ES# Antonio kicks off Griffin and gets to his feet. #T1# Griffin wants to clinch. Griffin misses with a hook. As Griffin backs away, Antonio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2# Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Griffin showed some decent athleticism there. #ES# Antonio manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Griffin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Antonio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Griffin after a bit of a struggle. #T2##TD2# Griffin jumps into guard, dragging Antonio to the mat.
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!#SUB# Antonio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Antonio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Antonio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Antonio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Antonio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB# Antonio drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Antonio as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Griffin screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Antonio! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marko Antonio! Kwin Griffin was interviewed post fight and said 'UHh, good fight. You knowI thought I had that but you came back good job there. And just good fight once again I would love too fight you again.'.
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