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Event:
The Island Season 11, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Marx closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marx lands in his opponent's guard.
Bennett wants to sweep but no luck.
Marx loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marx postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett has momentary wrist control but Marx slips an elbow through the middle.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Marx from controlling successfully.
Marx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Bennett wants to sweep but no luck.
Bennett has momentary wrist control but Marx slips an elbow through the middle.
Bennett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marx wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marx loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marx defends it easily.
Marx wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.
Bennett being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marx's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marx looking to pass the guard.
Marx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marx. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marx looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marx darts in trying to clinch
and Bennett counters with a stiff right hand.
Marx looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Marx shoots for a takedown but Bennett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marx changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bennett tries to avoid it but Marx manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bennett to the ground. Bennett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bennett lands with a nice body punch.
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marx takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marx takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marx takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marx looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marx shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bennett pinned against the cage. Bennett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bennett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Bennett lands a big right hand that sends Marx crashing to the mat! Bennett stays standing though and waves Marx back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett cracks Marx with a left hook right on the temple and Marx goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Bennett lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Marx is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Bennett! |
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Event:
G | 48
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pimba throws a series of punches but Marx moves out of range. #TD#
Pimba gets caught flat footed, as Marx shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marx throws a big right hand that misses.
Marx wants to pass the guard but Pimba is keeping the position.
Marx is looking to work some ground and pound but Pimba has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Marx has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marx is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pimba can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marx throwing strikes from guard but Pimba blocks nicely. #T1#
Marx trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marx loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marx throwing strikes from guard but Pimba blocks nicely.
Marx throwing strikes but missing.
Marx sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A combination from Pimba does no damage. #CL#
Marx instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Pimba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Marx clinches.
Marx wants to take the fight to the mat but Pimba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marx tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pimba is trying to force a seperation but Marx has the dominant position.
Marx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pimba is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marx wants to take the fight to the mat but Pimba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marx pushes Pimba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Marx changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pimba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Marx fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pimba sprawls well initially but Marx persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marx not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Marx is working for a kimura but Pimba is defending it quite comfortably.
Marx is trying to control the action in half guard but Pimba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marx lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marx lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Pimba is staying active underneath Marx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marx looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pimba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marx trying to control the pace.
Pimba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marx.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marx is trying to control. Pimba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marx looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marx not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Marx dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marx scores with the left hand. Pimba knows he should have avoided that one.
Marx tries to close the distance and clinch but Pimba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pimba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marx's head.#CL#
Pimba gets tackled into the cage by Marx. Marx maintains the clinch.
Pimba stops a takedown attempt from Marx.
Marx is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pimba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pimba is pressed up against the cage. Marx has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pimba down to the mat. Pimba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pimba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marx.
Marx connects with a nice looking jab.
Marx takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Pimba moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Marx goes down! Can Pimba finish him!?#ROC2#Marx is rocked!
Pimba throws a big right hand that misses.
Oh Marx is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marx wants to stand but Pimba is controlling the position.
Marx seems to have got his legs back now.
Pimba is looking to work some ground and pound but Marx has wrist control.#T1#
Pimba throws a strike but Marx rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Marx throws a big right hand that misses.
Marx has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marx wants to control from the top but Pimba keeps moving.
Marx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marx throws a big elbow that misses.
Marx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pimba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pimba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pimba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marx controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pimba keeping full guard, as Marx tries to pass.
Marx with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Javier Pimba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Marx shoots in and bounces Pimba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marx stands and throws Pimba's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Marx working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pimba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marx lands a few punches from side control.
Marx takes a little break here. Pimba wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pimba for as long as he can get away with.
Pimba is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marx throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Marx are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Marx cracks Pimba with a big elbow.
Pimba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marx.
Marx trying to control the position but Pimba is working away.
Marx controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Javier Pimba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Marx clinches up with Pimba and pushes him back against the cage.
Marx taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marx looking for a takedown.
Marx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pimba is defending well.
Pimba has had enough of the clinch but Marx keeps him there for the moment.
Marx is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pimba is trying to push Marx away but Marx has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marx drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pimba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pimba connects with a body shot that sends Marx's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pimba.
Marx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pimba as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Pimba lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pimba scores with a one two! Marx had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pimba gets in close and tags Marx with a short punch that almost sends Marx to the mat! Oh Marx is in big trouble! He turns his back on Pimba, trying to create some distance but Pimba rushes him, striking wildly and Marx goes down! The referee tackles Pimba into the cage to end the fight! Pimba is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Pimba! |
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Event:
G | 44
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD2#
McRay cracks Marx with an uppercut from hell and Marx crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of McRay's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Marx is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McRay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marx's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marx wants to stand up but McRay is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRay wanted to stand there but Marx had control of the position. #T1#
McRay wants to stand and escape but instead Marx has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McRay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marx won't allow McRay to get back to his feet.
McRay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marx controlling from the top position.
Marx with a nice head shot there.
Marx is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McRay wants to stand up but Marx is controlling him. #T2##ES2#
McRay manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McRay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McRay keeps the fight on the outside.
Karl Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx shoots in for a takedown but McRay shows good takedown defense.
McRay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Marx rushes McRay and presses him up against the cage.
McRay working hard to break the clinch.
McRay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marx drops down looking for an ankle pick but McRay pulls his leg out and moves away.
McRay lands the left hand.#T3#
Marx shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McRay as he avoids it easily.
McRay wants to counter with a clinch but Marx pushes him away.
Marx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRay.
McRay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marx fails with a takedown attempt.
Marx sets himself, and McRay steps forward looking for the clinch! Marx avoids it this time.
Marx is trying hard to land a takedown here. McRay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McRay tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marx on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McRay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McRay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McRay keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
A shot to the liver by McRay. Beautiful body shot.
Marx is breathing heavily.
Are you kidding me?! McRay ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Marx clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott McRay!
Scott McRay thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holmes's head.
Marx walks into a straight right hand from Holmes.
Holmes throws a body shot but no joy.
Marx throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Marx is just out of range.
Holmes connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Marx takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Marx is trying to trip Holmes. He has hold of a leg but Holmes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marx persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Marx postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Marx isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily.
Marx with a nice head shot there.
Marx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marx scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marx with a nice head shot there.
Marx chips away with some ground and pound.
Marx is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Marx 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.
Marx works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
Marx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Marx isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marx's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marx with a nice head shot there.
Marx working some strikes from top position.
Marx working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.#ROC2#Holmes is rocked!
Marx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Holmes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Marx makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marx gets to his feet and stands over Holmes, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Holmes felt that one! Marx unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Holmes from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Marx! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Chase forces Marx back against the cage and clinches.
Marx lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Marx lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marx lands a nice short elbow.
Chase has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marx is working away from the top position though.
Marx looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chase with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chase flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Marx controlling the action here.
Marx is thwarting Chase's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marx. #T1#
Chase is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Marx seems content to control.
Chase trying to hold on to Marx's head to control him but Marx postures up.
Chase is trying to stand up here but Marx is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marx cracks Chase with a good jab.#TD#
Chase manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marx on his heels. He'll look to pass Marx's guard now, I'm sure.
Marx wants to stand but Chase is controlling the position.
Chase trying to control but Marx is working from the bottom. #T2#
Marx being controlled here, momentarily.
Chase pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marx is keeping the position for now.
Marx is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chase is controlling him. #T3#
Chase throwing strikes from guard but Marx blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Marx clinches.
Marx goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chase prevents it.
Chase tries to break free but Marx pushes him back against the cage.
Chase tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marx just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marx tries to score a body lock takedown but Chase shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chase prevents the takedown attempt.
Adrian Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Marx.
Marx looking for a takedown.
Marx misses with a body punch.
Chase blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Chase has Marx pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chase pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marx tumbling to the mat - Chase dives into Marx's guard.
Chase wants to stand and escape but instead Marx has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Marx looking to sit in guard and control but Chase gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Marx is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marx is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chase dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karl Marx will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Marx scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chase wants to get back to his feet.
Chase trying to control here.
Marx thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chase's head.
Marx working over Chase with some ground and pound. Chase looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chase wants to improve his position but Marx is controlling well.
We've been informed that Marx has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chase slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chase's head.
Chase is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marx is controlling him. #T1#
Marx postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Chase not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marx 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.
Marx must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marx trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marx scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Chase drives through with a takedown into Marx's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chase wants to control from the top but Marx keeps moving.
Chase prevents Marx from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Chase tries to free his leg and advance position but Marx is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Marx closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chase to the mat! Chase manages to get full guard.
Marx landing with the ground and pound.
Chase 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.#T3#
Marx postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marx chips away with some ground and pound.
Marx postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow.
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase trying to control the position.
Chase keeping full guard, as Marx tries to pass.
Chase utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
Chase controls Marx momentarily but Marx frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karl Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Marx.#TD#
Chase shoots in and gets a takedown into Marx's guard.
Chase stops Marx from standing up.
Chase showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marx is looking to stand back up but Chase counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marx.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Marx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Marx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chase fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marx scores with a punch to the head.
Marx goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marx lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Chase tries to keep at a distance but Marx has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marx gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chase.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx managing to block the knees to the body from Chase.
Marx wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Chase stops a takedown attempt from Marx.
Adrian Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Marx.#TD#
Chase wants the takedown. Marx is fighting it off but Chase persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marx's guard against the cage.
Marx is looking to stand up but Chase isn't so interested in that idea.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Marx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase wants to get up but he can't break Marx's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chase is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Chase throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Marx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adrian Chase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chase shoots for a takedown but Marx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marx scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chase prevents a body shot from Marx. #TD2#
Marx has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chase is trying to keep an underhook but Marx manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T3#
Chase taking some punishment here, with Marx in his half guard. #SUB2#
Marx is working for a kimura but Chase is defending it quite comfortably.
Marx not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marx is looking to take a break and control but Chase is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chase is trying to control but can't.
Chase punching from the bottom.
Adrian Chase overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marx connects with a nice short shot to Chase's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marx connects with a nice short shot to Chase's temple. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marx wants to control but Chase is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chase on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chase tries to get out of the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marx changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chase tries to avoid it but Marx manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chase to the ground. Chase escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Marx as Chase shoots in.
As Chase backs off Marx throws a huge counter combo but Chase manages to avoid it all.
Marx shoots in looking for a takedown but Chase manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chase moves away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marx enables Chase to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marx manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chase has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marx is proving hard to escape from.
Chase is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Marx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marx 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Marx! |
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Event:
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Date: Jun 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Marx gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marx wants to stand up but Gayle is controlling him.
Marx keeping moving, preventing Gayle from controlling successfully.
Gayle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gayle stops Marx from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gayle looking to sit in guard and control but Marx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Gayle is trying to keep Marx in close.
Marx passes into half guard.
Marx trying to control the pace.
Marx throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marx is trying to control the action in half guard but Gayle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marx thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gayle's head.
Gayle is pressing down on Marx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gayle striking off his back but it's not causing Marx any problems.
Gayle controls Marx momentarily but Marx frees himself.
Marx makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marx wants to control from the top but Gayle keeps moving.
Marx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gayle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gayle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Marx closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marx looking for a takedown.
Marx is working for takedown but Gayle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gayle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marx just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Marx gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Marx is looking to take a break and control but Gayle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gayle is trying to get back to full guard.
Marx lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marx in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gayle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marx pulls his head out easily.
Gayle taking some punishment here, with Marx in his half guard.
Gayle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marx throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Marx.
Gayle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marx.
Nice strikes from Marx there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marx throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marx controlling the pace.
Gayle is staying active underneath Marx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gayle wants to control but Marx is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Marx shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gayle's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Marx dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marx shoots for a double leg takedown but Gayle sprawls well. He's pushed Marx's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marx bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Gayle gets caught napping as Marx dives in and scores a takedown. Gayle manages to retain guard.
We've been informed that Marx has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gayle working a defensive guard here.
Gayle 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.
Gayle has momentary wrist control but Marx slips an elbow through the middle.
Gayle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gayle tries to get out of the position.
Marx working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gayle's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Gayle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marx is aware though and is defending well.
Marx looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gayle has his foot on Marx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marx works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Marx is working Gayle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marx cracks Gayle with a solid left hand.
Gayle wants to improve his position but instead Marx has moved into half guard.
Gayle taking some punishment here, with Marx in his half guard.
Marx is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marx lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Marx seems to be working for a kimura but Gayle defends the submission attempt.
Marx missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Marx is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gayle sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Marx.
Marx missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gayle is pressing down on Marx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marx trying to control but Gayle is working from the bottom.
Marx with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marx lands with a right hand. #T3#
Marx fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gayle avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Gayle has Marx up against the cage in a clinch.
Gayle wants to stall.
#BC#
Gayle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karl Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gayle looks for the body kick but Marx saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Marx. Those never looked like landing.
As Marx looks to move away, Gayle throws a big counter combo but Marx just gets out of the way.
Marx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gayle is fending him off so far but Marx persists. Nope, Gayle circles away and we're back to standing.
Larry Gayle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Marx.#TD#
Gayle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Marx managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gayle.
Gayle wants to take a breather but Marx manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gayle.
Gayle stops Marx from standing up.
Gayle trying to control the position from guard on top but Marx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marx wants to stand but Gayle is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Marx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marx looks for a takedown but Gayle sprawls well.
Gayle tries a head kick but it misses.
Gayle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marx swivels and escapes.
Gayle fails with a takedown attempt.
Marx darts in looking for a takedown but Gayle gets double underhooks and turns Marx into the cage.
Marx tries to clinch up#TD#
and Gayle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gayle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayle connects with a couple of short punches.
Gayle prevents Marx from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Gayle trying to control but Marx is working from the bottom.
Gayle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marx tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larry Gayle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gayle dives in and grabs Marx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marx pushes down on Gayle's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Gayle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marx avoids the head kick by Gayle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Gayle takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Gayle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marx.
A head punch on the inside from Marx fails to land.
Marx misses with a punch to the body.
Marx is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gayle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marx wants to take the fight to the mat but Gayle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gayle leaning against his opponent.
Marx is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gayle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marx trying to control the position but instead, Gayle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marx into the cage.
Gayle is trying to break the clinch but Marx has him pressed against the cage. #T3##TD#
Gayle pulls guard.
Marx pushes down on Gayle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gayle misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gayle trying to control here.
Marx is trying to control the action in half guard but Gayle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gayle is concentrating on defense, preventing Marx from advancing position.
Marx prevents Gayle from standing back up.
Marx is keen to just control but Gayle is a slippery customer.
Marx thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gayle's head. #T4#
Gayle taking some punishment here, with Marx in his half guard.
Marx stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gayle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marx.
Marx misses the jab.
Gayle slips under a jab.
Marx avoids the head kick by Gayle.
#CL2#
Gayle gets tackled into the cage by Marx. Marx maintains the clinch.
Gayle can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marx tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marx scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Larry Gayle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karl Marx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marx tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Gayle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marx 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Marx! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Marx shoots in and bounces Roberts off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
Marx lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Roberts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marx defends it easily.
Marx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Marx working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marx is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marx lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marx postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marx stays in close to Roberts's body and controls the position.
Marx postures up.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marx postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Marx makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Marx thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marx scoring with some ground and pound.
Marx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marx makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marx sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Marx forces his way into half guard.
Marx slows the pace down in half guard.
Marx scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from Marx.
Marx is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marx working over Roberts with some ground and pound. Roberts looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marx landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marx is working away from the top position though.
Marx has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Marx in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Roberts tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Marx!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karl Marx!
Mr Roberts was interviewed post fight and said 'No'. |
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