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Event:
CMMA 5 Gracie vs Steiner
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenney throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
Kenney cracks a nice hook into Marshall's ribs.
Kenney throws a low kick but Marshall avoids it.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Kenney.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenney.
Marshall slips a jab from Kenney.
Kenney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kenney throws a hook to the side of Marshall's head but Marshall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenney blocks a head kick by Marshall.
Kenney feinted with a counter takedown.
Kenney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenney looks for the body kick but Marshall saw that one coming.
Kenney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kenney moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarshall.
Marshall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenney lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Kenney's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenney throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range.
Kenney misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Marshall closes the distance and pushes Kenney back into the cage.
Kenney swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenney lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Marshall takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kenney misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenney stalling in the clinch but Marshall improves position.
Kenney misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Kenney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Marshall has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Marshall scores with a shot to the side of Kenney's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenney prevents Marshall from breaking the clinch.
Kenney misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall stalling in the clinch.
Kenney can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
Kenney throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenney.
Kenney lands a nice shot to the body.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Kenney.
Kenney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marshall avoids it.
Marshall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Kenney.
Marshall tries to pull guard but Kenney won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenney.
Kenney working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Marshall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Marshall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kenney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenney is looking for a sweep.
Kenney is working hard here to advance position.
Kenney wants to control but Marshall postures up.
Kenney manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marshall's best efforts.#SUB#
Kenney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marshall pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marshall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kenney is just riding it out for now. Marshall eventually gives up the hold.
Kenney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB#
Kenney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marshall pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kenney manages to get to full guard.
Marshall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kenney looking for a guillotine here but Marshall defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Kenney dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marshall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marshall somewhat.#TD2#
Marshall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kenney regains half guard.
Marshall is trying to control the action in half guard but Kenney is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marshall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall is thwarting Kenney's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Kenney has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Marshall. Oh but Kenney has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Marshall goes limp - he's gone! Kenney jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tong Kenney! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Marshall. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Marshall throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marshall is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
Johnson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marshall is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Johnson yanks on the arm and Marshall is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Marshall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson is pulling down on Marshall's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Marshall pushes his legs off easily.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Marshall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Marshall postures up.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Marshall isn't so interested in that idea.
Marshall 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Marshall lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Marshall wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Marshall gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.#ES2#
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Marshall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marshall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Marshall stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Marshall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall not doing much here.
#T3#
Johnson trying to control but Marshall postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Marshall any problems.
Johnson controls Marshall momentarily but Marshall frees himself.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Marshall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Johnson has one foot on Marshall's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johnson looks winded!
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Marshall avoids it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Marshall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Johnson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Marshall counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Marshall to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson wants to control but Marshall passes easily into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Marshall is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES2#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marshall off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Johnson is looking to clinch but Marshall is avoiding it.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Marshall circles away easily#CL#
and Marshall counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#TD#
Marshall jumps guard.
Johnson pushing down on Marshall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Marshall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marshall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson prevents Marshall from standing back up.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Marshall manages to get to full guard.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marshall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Marshall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marshall preventing the sweep.
Marshall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.#T4#
Marshall tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson is trying to keep Marshall in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Marshall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leon Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Marshall drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Marshall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Marshall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Marshall's head. It's preventing any offense from Marshall, at least for the moment.
Leon Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to control.
#SUB#
Marshall drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Marshall off! Marshall jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Marshall landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Johnson is looking to stand up but Marshall isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Marshall defends easily.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marshall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson looking to control.
#SU#
Marshall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marshall. #TD2#
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marshall tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Johnson prevents Marshall from getting the reversal.#T3##SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Marshall is having none of it.
Johnson prevents Marshall from getting the reversal.
Johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
Johnson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Johnson landing punches. #T4#
Johnson avoids the attempt from Marshall to control.
Johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marshall tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marshall is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franklin Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leon Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Johnson.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leon Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Alcortuno misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Marshall counters by clinching up.
Marshall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alcortuno's efforts to push away.
Marshall putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alcortuno in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marshall lands a nice knee to the body.
Alcortuno tries to break free but Marshall pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Marshall has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alcortuno regains guard immediately.
Alcortuno trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alcortuno is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Alcortuno trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Marshall looking for a guillotine here but Alcortuno defends easily.
Marshall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marshall tries to get out of the position.
Alcortuno landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Marshall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alcortuno defends it easily.
Alcortuno passes into half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alcortuno wants to take a breather but Marshall is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alcortuno on the ground.
Marshall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alcortuno. #SUB2#
Alcortuno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marshall sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Alcortuno wants to work for an arm triangle but Marshall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Alcortuno wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Alcortuno looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alcortuno throwing shots but Marshall is blocking nicely.
Marshall is concentrating on defense, preventing Alcortuno from advancing position.
Alcortuno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marshall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alcortuno is trying to control. Marshall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marshall tries to roll over but Alcortuno keeps him under control.
Alcortuno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alcortuno is trying to control. Marshall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Alcortuno has latched onto it... Big trouble! Alcortuno pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Marshall is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Alcortuno!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lorenzo Alcortuno!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Sinsuki goes for a double leg but Marshall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marshall continues to drive forward.
Marshall swats away the attempt to clinch by Sinsuki .
Marshall motions for Sinsuki to come forward. Marshall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sinsuki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD#
Marshall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sinsuki to the mat! Sinsuki manages to get full guard.
Sinsuki wants to get back to his feet but Marshall passes into half guard.
#REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sinsuki moves into full guard.
Marshall postures up.
Sinsuki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sinsuki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Marshall wants to improve his position but Sinsuki is controlling well.
Marshall controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sinsuki slows the pace down in half guard.
Sinsuki 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sinsuki passes to full mount!
Marshall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sinsuki trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Marshall wants to control but Sinsuki is having none of it.
Sinsuki lands a heavy elbow.
Marshall can't escape the position.
Marshall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sinsuki on the ground.
Sinsuki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sinsuki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marshall takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Sinsuki stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Sinsuki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marshall's waist but Marshall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sinsuki off to one side. #T4##CL#
Marshall moves into the clinch.
Marshall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Sinsuki wants to break free but Marshall has control.
Marshall taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marshall as Sinsuki tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Sinsuki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sinsuki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinsuki looking to control.
Sinsuki tries to strike from the bottom.
Sinsuki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyoki Sinsuki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Marshall rushes Sinsuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sinsuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marshall tries to break the clinch but Sinsuki is controlling the position.
Sinsuki throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Marshall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Marshall. No joy for Sinsuki on that attempt.
Marshall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sinsuki manages to circle out of the way.
Sinsuki avoids the body shot from Marshall.
A countering left hand to the body from Sinsuki misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Marshall clinches with his opponent.
Sinsuki prevents Marshall from breaking the clinch.
Sinsuki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marshall has Sinsuki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sinsuki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sinsuki jumps guard but Marshall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Franklin Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyoki Sinsuki .
Sinsuki tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marshall stalling against the cage.
Sinsuki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marshall is defending well.#TD#
Marshall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sinsuki uses from the top position.
Sinsuki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Marshall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sinsuki passes into half guard.
Sinsuki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Marshall wants to sweep but Sinsuki has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Sinsuki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marshall, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sinsuki in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Marshall is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hyoki Sinsuki !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Marshall closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Browne manages to break the clinch.
Browne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marshall but Marshall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Browne moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarshall.
Jamal Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Marshall gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Browne throws Marshall to one side and escapes!
Browne shoots for a double leg takedown but Marshall sprawls well. He's pushed Browne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marshall wants to counter with a clinch but Browne pushes him away.
Browne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Browne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marshall, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshall slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Marshall turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Browne isn't going anywhere.
Browne tries to buck Marshall off but Marshall is having none of it.#T1#
Browne is trying to buck Marshall off.
Marshall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Browne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Browne can't do much from the bottom here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Browne is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Marshall decides to stand up, so the ref orders Browne to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marshall doesn't manage to clinch there - Browne circles away.
#TD#
Browne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Browne stands up over Marshall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marshall is looking to stand up but Browne isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marshall can do anything to dispel that myth.
Browne distracts Marshall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Browne distracts Marshall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Browne postures up.
Marshall striking off his back but it's not causing Browne any problems.
Browne tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Browne landing some decent shots from guard.
Browne lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Browne content to stall in guard here.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Browne from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Browne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Browne landing with the ground and pound.
Browne throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Marshall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Browne tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall is retaining full guard.
Browne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Browne is proving a slippery customer.
Browne trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Browne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marshall's head.
Browne throws a big right hand that misses.
Browne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Browne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Browne lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browne defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Browne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Marshall as Browne shoots in.
Marshall tries for a takedown but Browne circles away easily
and Browne counters with a nice uppercut.
Marshall throws a head kick that misses.
Marshall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Browne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Browne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marshall but Marshall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marshall is fending him off so far but Browne persists. Nope, Marshall circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Browne gets a double leg takedown into Marshall's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marshall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Browne trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2#
Marshall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Browne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marshall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Browne keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marshall prevents Browne from improving his position.
Marshall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Browne with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Browne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Browne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marshall is controlling him. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Browne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Browne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
Browne pushes Marshall off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Browne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Browne goes for a takedown attempt but Marshall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Browne darts in trying to clinch
and Marshall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Browne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Marshall. No joy for Browne on that attempt.
As Browne backs off Marshall throws a huge counter combo but Browne manages to avoid it all.
Browne fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Marshall forces Browne back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Marshall pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Browne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Browne throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marshall trying to control the position.
Browne wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Browne shoots for a takedown but Marshall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Browne moves in looking to clinch but Marshall pushes him off.
Browne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marshall counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Browne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Marshall bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall stuffs the takedown attempt from Browne. Browne gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Browne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marshall's guard.#SUB2#
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Browne is aware though and is defending well.
Browne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Browne trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Browne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Marshall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Browne.
Marshall looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall, not yet.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Browne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Browne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Browne is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
Browne postures up and lands a big shot to Marshall's brow. #SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a triangle but Browne pushes his legs off easily.
Browne stands up over Marshall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Browne trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom. #T2#
Browne tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Marshall scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Marshall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Browne swivels and escapes.
Marshall tries to clinch but Browne moves out of range.
Jamal Browne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Browne shoots in looking for a takedown. Marshall tries to sprawl out of it but Browne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marshall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall leaves Browne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marshall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Browne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marshall defends it nicely.#T3#
Browne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marshall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall wants to counter the offense by Browne and move into the clinch position.
Marshall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marshall lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Marshall gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Marshall goes for a double leg but Browne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Browne continues to drive forward.
Browne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marshall counters with a big head kick but Browne shrugs it off.
Browne tries to clinch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Browne fails with the takedown.
Browne closes the distance and clinches up with Marshall, looking for a takedown. Browne pushes Marshall against the cage but Marshall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marshall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marshall fails to land with a series of punches.
Marshall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Browne or perhaps it was just good defense by Marshall, which made it look bad.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne looks for a takedown but Marshall sprawls well.
Marshall wants to counter with a clinch but Browne pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marshall 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Marshall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2020 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Sinsuki .
Marshall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sinsuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marshall as he avoids it easily.
Sinsuki looks winded!#TD#
Marshall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sinsuki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marshall is in Sinsuki 's guard.
Sinsuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall connects with a couple of short punches.
Sinsuki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sinsuki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sinsuki keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sinsuki is keeping the position for now.
Marshall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall landing some decent shots from guard.
Marshall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Marshall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marshall trying to control but Sinsuki is working from the bottom.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinsuki is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sinsuki has his foot on Marshall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marshall works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Marshall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Marshall rushes Sinsuki and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sinsuki has Marshall pressed against the cage, preventing Marshall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marshall is trying to break free.#TD#
Marshall pulls guard.
Marshall seems keen to control Sinsuki 's posture.#SUB#
Marshall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sinsuki defends well.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall seems keen to control Sinsuki 's posture.
Marshall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Marshall looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall, not yet.
Sinsuki is fighting to break Marshall's control of his arms but Marshall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sinsuki throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Marshall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall controlling the action here.
Marshall trying to control from half guard but Sinsuki is working away. #T4#
Marshall is thwarting Sinsuki 's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Marshall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sinsuki blocks a head kick by Marshall.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marshall.
Sinsuki is trying to escape the position but Marshall is controlling the position.
Sinsuki can't do much from the bottom here.
Marshall content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SU#
Marshall stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Marshall drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sinsuki is breathing heavily.#T1#
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinsuki is retaining full guard.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Sinsuki keeps moving.
Marshall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Marshall has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Marshall decides to pull guard.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sinsuki is one step ahead there.
Franklin Marshall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sinsuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Marshall 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.
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Sinsuki is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Marshall is looking for a triangle but Sinsuki pushes his legs off easily.
Marshall looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall, not yet.
Marshall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sinsuki is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Marshall closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinsuki can do to turn this around?
Marshall connects with a knee to the head.
Sinsuki can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Marshall has Sinsuki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Marshall pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sinsuki tumbling to the mat - Marshall dives into Sinsuki 's guard.#SU#
Marshall gets to his feet - Sinsuki follows without any prompting.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Marshall rushes Sinsuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall is trying to break free.
Marshall wants to get back to striking at distance but Sinsuki won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Marshall dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sinsuki misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Marshall clinches. #BC#
Marshall breaks the clinch.
Marshall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Marshall looking to score a takedown here. Sinsuki is defending well but Marshall drives through and ends up in Sinsuki 's guard.
Marshall works over Sinsuki with some ground and pound from guard.
Sinsuki keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sinsuki 's head.
Sinsuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marshall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Marshall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sinsuki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marshall is controlling him. #SU#
Marshall stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Marshall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Marshall drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinsuki stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.#T2#
Marshall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marshall is trying to keep Sinsuki in close.
#SUB#
Marshall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marshall wants to stand up but Sinsuki is controlling him.
Marshall controlling Sinsuki 's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Marshall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinsuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Marshall stands and steps away. Sinsuki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##TD#
Marshall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Marshall. #SU#
Marshall stands up from half guard.
An inside leg kick from Marshall misses. #TD#
Marshall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marshall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marshall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshall 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Marshall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Wright tries to sprawl but Marshall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marshall passes into side control, despite Wright's attempt to control the position.
Wright takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marshall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wright!
Marshall scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wright?
Marshall is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marshall is landing with some decent strikes but Wright is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Wright reaches up to try and pull Marshall in and control his posture, but Marshall latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Wright taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franklin Marshall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marshall enables Barlow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marshall manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barlow postures up.
Barlow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barlow working some strikes from top position.
Barlow chips away with some ground and pound.
Marshall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marshall tries to get out of the position.
Barlow wants to get up but he can't break Marshall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barlow is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
Barlow 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. #SUB2#
Barlow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barlow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow postures up and lands a big shot to Marshall's brow.
Barlow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barlow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barlow postures up.
Barlow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marshall is proving hard to escape from.
Marshall tries to strike from the bottom.
Barlow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barlow is stalling in the full guard.
Barlow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
Barlow throws a leg kick #TD#
and Marshall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barlow's guard.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Barlow.
Barlow keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Barlow wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barlow on the ground.#SUB2#
Barlow looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Marshall is defending well. Barlow quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Marshall has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Barlow celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Barlow!
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