Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 443 -
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Marek.
Marek works Rauta's body with a nice hook.
Marek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rauta. That did some damage!
Rauta looks to score with a jab to the body but Marek is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Rauta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Marek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Rauta blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rauta misses the target.
Rauta misses with a hook.#CL#
Marek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marek pushes Rauta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marek's elbow.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Rauta controls the action.
Rauta prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Rauta.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Rauta controls his hands.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Rauta controls his hands.
Rauta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
A hook to the body from Marek.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Rauta controls the action.
Marek has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta lands with a left to the head.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Marek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Marek tries to work over Rauta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marek digs a right hand underneath Rauta's ribcage. Rauta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marek blocks an uppercut.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Rauta manages to break the clinch.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rauta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marek connects with a solid leg kick.
Marek wants to clinch but Rauta slips to the side
and Marek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marek doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauta circles away.
Rauta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Marek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rauta has time to react.#T3#
Rauta moves out of range as Marek strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rauta misses the target.
Marek misses with an uppercut
and Rauta counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Marek.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rauta.
Rauta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marek finds it's way round the side to connect with Rauta's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Marek blocks the leg kick.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rauta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rauta clobbers Marek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from Rauta tenderised Marek's leg. Marek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marek is looking to clinch but Rauta is avoiding it.
Rauta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marek. #CL#
Marek moves into range and clinches up with Rauta.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Marek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Rauta controls his hands.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
Rauta misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Nice body punch from Rauta - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Rauta.
Marek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Rauta controls his hands.
Rauta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marek's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Marek.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta scores with a hook to the body.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Rauta avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Good body shot from Marek.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gregor Marek will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Marek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rauta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Rauta loads up on a big right hand but Marek slips the punch.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
Rauta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rauta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marek is able to avoid easily.
Rauta missing with a left hand there. Marek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rauta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marek throws a right hand that Rauta ducks under and follows up with a left that Rauta also avoids with ease.
Rauta replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Marek blocks it well.
Marek lands a jab to the head.
Marek scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek tries to clinch there but Rauta circles away.
Rauta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Rauta backs away, Marek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A low kick from Rauta is predictable there
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand.
Marek misses with a wild body shot.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but Marek moved out of range.#T1#
Rauta checks a low kick from Marek.
Marek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rauta lands a leg kick that knocks Marek off balance momentarily.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but Marek moved out of range.
Marek cracks Rauta with a good jab.
Marek misses with a two punch combination.
Rauta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Marek's shoulder, as Marek tries to avoid the shot.
Marek tried to score with a low kick but Rauta checks it.
Rauta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rauta throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Marek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rauta misses with a low kick as Marek jumps back.
As Rauta backs away, Marek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marek throws out a loose jab but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rauta.
A jab from Marek misses. #T2#
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marek misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Rauta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rauta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marek looks to land a left hand but Rauta moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rauta.
Good leg kick by Marek.
Marek looks to clinch
and Rauta counters with a right hand to the body.
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marek feints and then cracks Rauta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rauta down.
Rauta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marek slips under a jab.
Marek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a lunging right hand
and Marek counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Rauta throws a hook but Marek avoids it easily.
Marek slips a jab from Rauta.
Gregor Marek is winning the standup battle so far.
Rauta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marek jabs at Rauta's body.
Rauta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rauta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rauta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rauta scrambles back to his feet.
Marek throws a lazy right hand but Rauta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marek throws a lazy right hand but Rauta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rauta feints a counter leg kick.
Rauta tries a low kick but Marek avoids it.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Marek's shoulder, as Marek tries to avoid the shot.
Rauta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rauta misses with a hook.
Rauta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marek has time to react.
Rauta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marek throws out the jab. #CL#
Marek clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Rauta controls his hands.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marek lands with a right to the head.
Rauta prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek lands a body punch.
Marek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rauta prevents a body shot from Marek.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands an uppercut.
Marek blocks a body shot from Rauta.
Marek prevents a body shot from Rauta.
Rauta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta prevents a body shot from Marek.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Marek dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Marek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marek lands a body shot.
Marek looks to throw the jab but Rauta is out of range.
Marek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marek scores with a nice strike.
Marek is looking to chop away at Rauta's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rauta ducks under a wild hook from Marek.
Good work by Rauta as he checks the leg kick.
Rauta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marek jabs Rauta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek misses with a looping left.
Rauta feints a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Marek, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Rauta misses.
Marek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rauta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Marek connects with a crisp jab.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rauta moves away.
Marek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marek. #CL#
Marek has closed the distance and engaged Rauta in a clinch.
Marek presses Rauta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marek pushes Rauta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Marek pushes Rauta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rauta.
Rauta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rauta tries to throw a body punch but Marek avoids it by throwing Rauta back against the cage.
Rauta misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Rauta controls his hands. #T2#
Rauta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Rauta lands a body shot.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek blocks a body shot from Rauta.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Rauta controls the action.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marek cracks Rauta with a nice body shot.
A short right from Marek on the inside.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek working aggressively here.
Marek digs a right hand into Rauta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rauta's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Marek. #T3#
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gregor Marek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rauta gets through Marek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kulma Rauta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rauta.
Gregor Marek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marek digs a right hand underneath Rauta's ribcage. Rauta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marek's elbow.
Marek takes a shot to the head.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek. #T4#
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta is leaning against Marek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Rauta as the two fighters clinch.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Marek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta is looking to break free of the clinch but Marek has double underhooks.
Marek blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rauta tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gregor Marek.
Well Marek 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: OFK 438 -
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marek slips a jab from Jam.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
Jam walks into a left hand.
Marek tries to clinch up.
Marek moves in looking to clinch but Jam pushes him off.
Marek blocks a jab.#CL#
Marek instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marek keeps control of Jam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jam throws a head punch that misses.
Jam can't find room to land a body shot as Marek controls the action.
Jam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jam.
Jam lands a shoulder strike.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jam tries to break the clinch but Marek is controlling the position.
A short left from Marek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jam misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marek lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut lands for Jam. That snapped Marek's head back.
Jam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marek defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Marek throws a series of punches but Jam avoids them all with ease.
Jam missing with a left hand there. Marek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jam throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily.
Marek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Marek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Marek misses its intended target.
Jam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.
Marek moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam loads up on a big right hand but Marek slips the punch.
Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Jam is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Marek throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Marek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jam. That did some damage!
Marek ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Marek with a jab.
Marek walks into a left hand.
A left lands for Marek.
Jam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marek lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Marek clinches with his opponent.
Jam swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam throws a head punch that misses.
Jam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marek throws a head punch that misses.
Marek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jam blocking some punches.
Jam throws a head punch that misses.
Marek pushes Jam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jam. #T3#
Jam misses with a body punch.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Jam tries to work over Marek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marek digs a right hand underneath Jam's ribcage. Jam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jam throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek tries a body shot but Jam blocks it.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Jam avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage. #BC2#
Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jam misses with an uppercut
enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marek manages to avoid it.
Marek works the jab nicely.
Jam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Marek.
Jam connects with a body shot that sends Marek's belly button to the back.
Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Marek ducks down to avoid it.
Jam misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Jam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marek lands a lovely overhand right.
Jam scores with a jab to the body.
Marek tests Jam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Marek.
Jam throws a hook but Marek blocks it.
Marek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jam lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek moves out of range of the strikes.
Jam lands a nice shot to the body.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marek digs a good body shot into Jam's ribs.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toe Jam will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Marek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jam cracks Marek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jam avoids the body shot from Marek.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Toe Jam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marek tries to clinch up.
Jam swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Marek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jam.
Marek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam throws a hook but Marek blocks it.
Jam moves out of range as Marek throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek lands a jab to the nose.
Marek with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Jam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marek takes a swing at Jam's ribcage but misses.
As Marek backs off Jam throws a huge counter combo but Marek manages to avoid it all.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Marek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marek lands a lovely overhand right.
Jam scores with a jab. Marek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marek with the inside leg kick.
Marek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Jam misses.
Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marek.
Jam lands a jab to Marek's midsection.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Marek moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
Jam tests Marek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Marek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Jam digs a good body shot into Marek's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Jam. Beautiful body shot.
Jam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Marek moved out of range.
Marek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
A jab from Jam does it's job there.
Marek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jam misses with a right hand
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand.
Marek slips under a jab from Jam.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jam misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Marek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Jam controls his hands.
Jam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gregor Marek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Marek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jam wants to break free but Marek has control.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jam's elbow.
Marek cracks Jam with a nice body shot.#T3#
A hook to the body from Marek.
Marek working aggressively here.
Jam has had enough of the clinch but Marek keeps him there for the moment.
Marek pushes Jam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Nice body punch from Marek.
Jam is breathing heavily.
Marek tries a body shot but Jam blocks it.
Jam tries to break the clinch but Marek is controlling the position.
Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
Marek swings wildly with an uppercut but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mareks head.
Jam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marek misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Jam manages to break the clinch.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marek moves out of range as Jam strikes.
Marek feints and then cracks Jam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jam down.
Marek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Jam lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Marek closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marek lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jam will feel that in the morning.
Marek cracks Jam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jam throws a hook but Marek avoids it easily.
Marek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Marek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jam's head.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Marek moved out of range.
Marek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jam keeps the fight on the outside.
Marek takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gregor Marek will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jam throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily.
Marek works the jab nicely.
Jam on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marek is looking for a counter combo.
Marek fakes the leg kick and cracks Jam in the body.
Jam misses with a body shot
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marek.
Jam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marek. Marek obviously looking to wear him down.
Jam scores with the left hand. Marek knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Marek.
Marek lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marek throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Marek closes the distance and pushes Jam back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.#BC2#
Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jam misses with a straight right. #T1#
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Marek jabs at Jam's body.
Jam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jam misses with a body shot
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Marek.
Marek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Marek.
Marek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Marek.#CL#
Jam tries to keep at a distance but Marek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Jam scores with a shot to the side of Marek's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jam is trying to break the clinch but Marek has him pressed against the cage.
Jam lands with a short shot to the head.
Jam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jam wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Marek.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jam throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Jam manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Jam finds it's target.#CL#
Marek moves into the clinch.
Jam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jam cracks Marek with a nice body shot.
Jam wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Jam manages to break the clinch.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Marek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marek cracks a nice hook into Jam's ribs.
Marek misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Marek connects with a body shot.
Marek lands with an uppercut that bounces Jam off the cage and back into range.
Marek slips under a jab.
Jam missing with a left hand there. Marek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Marek is out of range.
Jam looks to land a left hand but Marek moved out of range nicely.
Marek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jam lands with a good body shot.
Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Marek clobbers Jam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jam cracks Marek with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Marek is just out of range.
It looked like Marek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Marek ducks down to avoid it.
Marek throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Marek moves into the clinch.#T4#
Jam is looking to break free of the clinch but Marek has double underhooks.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Jam avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Jam working aggressively here. #BC2#
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Jam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marek counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Marek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jam's sensitive parts.
Marek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Marek swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jam connects with a body shot that sends Marek's belly button to the back.
Marek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jam at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Marek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marek 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Toe Jam!
Toe Jam really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 395 - Nik Vs Lingfield
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Jumayev throws a lazy head kick
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jumayev misses with a head kick.
Marek connects with a single shot there.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jumayev moves away.
Jumayev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab from Marek.
Jumayev looks to land a body kick but Marek moved away.
Nice body kick there by Jumayev.
Marek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marek moves in looking to clinch but Jumayev pushes him off.#CL#
Marek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jumayev, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jumayev is trying to break the clinch but Marek is controlling him.
Marek pushes Jumayev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Marek.
Jumayev throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek. #BC2#
Jumayev breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Marek moves into range and clinches up with Jumayev.
Jumayev scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Marek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Marek as the two fighters clinch.
Jumayev can't find room to land a body shot as Marek controls the action.
Marek lands with a right to the head.
Jumayev throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek is leaning against Jumayev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jumayev tries to circle away but Marek has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Jumayev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Jumayev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jumayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Marek.
Marek lands with a straight right. Jumayev didn't see that one coming.
Jumayev misses with a head kick.
Jumayev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jumayev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Marek. #T2#
Marek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jumayev's head.
A jab lands there for Marek.
Marek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jumayev.
Jumayev replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Marek blocks it well.
A big right from Jumayev misses.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek is looking to clinch.
Jumayev drops his hands momentarily and Marek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marek cracks Jumayev with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Jumayev gets tackled into the cage by Marek. Marek maintains the clinch.
Jumayev is looking to break free of the clinch but Marek has double underhooks.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek tries a body shot but Jumayev blocks it.
Marek is working Jumayev over against the cage.
Marek throws a head punch that misses.
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Jumayev backwards.
Marek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jumayev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Jumayev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jumayev throws the kick towards the body but Marek avoids it.#CL#
Marek moves into the clinch.#T3#
Marek blocks a body shot from Jumayev.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jumayev swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jumayev blocks a body shot from Marek.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jumayev tries to break the clinch but Marek is controlling the position.
Jumayev tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Marek blocks an uppercut.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek gets through Jumayev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Jumayev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jumayev tries to move into range but Marek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Jumayev is rocked!
Marek shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jumayev eats them both and turns towards Marek to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jumayev is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Marek steps in with a hook that catches Jumayev right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Marek follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jumayev looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 389 - Johnson Vs Bol
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Marek misses with a hook to the body
and Nik counters with a left to the body.
Marek misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Nik counters with a single leg into guard. Marek didn't expect that.
Nik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nik is looking to work some ground and pound but Marek has wrist control.
Marek keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nik throwing strikes from guard but Marek blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Marek misses with an uppercut. Nik saw that one coming.
Gregor Marek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marek motions for Nik to come forward. Marek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nik blocks a head kick by Marek.
Marek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nik in his tracks.
Marek swings widly with a right hand
and Nik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marek doesn't manage to clinch there - Nik circles away.
A nice side step and Nik releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marek tries to clinch there but Nik circles away.
Nik feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Marek is predictable there
and Nik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marek lands the left hand.#TD2#
Nik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nik looking to pass the guard.
Nik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nik is looking to work some ground and pound but Marek has wrist control.
Nik wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
Nik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nik wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
Marek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Marek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nik misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Marek's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A right-left combo lands from Marek.
Marek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nik.
Marek is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marek throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Nik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nik throws a big elbow that misses.
Nik trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Marek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nik.
Marek keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Nik slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Nik is trying to control the action in half guard but Marek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nik lands a nice short elbow.
Nik looks to land a strike but Marek avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nik throwing strikes but missing.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Marek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nik lands a couple of digs.
Marek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marek looks to score with a jab to the body but Nik is just out of range.
Nik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nik counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Nik.
Nik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marek tries to clinch there but Nik circles away.
Marek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nik. That did some damage!
Marek scores with a nice strike.
Marek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marek misses with a leg kick
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marek throws a head kick but Nik moves out of range.
Nik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marek at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Nik feints the counter takedown.
Marek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nik misses the jab.
Nik throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Marek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marek swings widly with a right hand
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marek pushes Nik away with a front kick.
Jab, jab by Marek - just one landing.
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
Marek misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marek's guard.
Nik is looking to work some ground and pound but Marek has wrist control.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Marek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marek managing to control the position. #T2#
Nik trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Nik throws a big right hand that misses.
Nik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nik lands a couple of elbows.
Marek is trying to control the position but Nik postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nik duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nik manages to avoid it.
Marek throws a jab when Nik was well out of range.
Marek misses with the combination.
Marek throws a hook but Nik avoids it easily.
Nik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Marek rushes Nik and presses him up against the cage.
Marek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nik tries to throw a body punch but Marek avoids it by throwing Nik back against the cage.
Nik throws a head punch that misses.
Nik is leaning against Marek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nik is trying to drag Marek to the mat but Marek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Nik.
A body shot lands from Nik.
Nik can't get the takedown. #T4#
Marek blocks a body shot from Nik. #TD2#
Nik gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aleks Nik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marek's head.
Nik 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.
Let's hope that Nik has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Marek keeping full guard, as Nik tries to pass.
Nik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Marek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marek tries to move into range but Nik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marek throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Marek.
Marek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nik counters with a straight right hand.
Marek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nik at a distance.
Nik throws a good cross that connects.
Aleks Nik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Marek clinches with his opponent.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nik's elbow. #TD2#
Nik has hold of one of Marek's legs. Marek is fighting the takedown attempt but Nik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik wants to pass the guard but Marek is keeping the position.
Nik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Nik is looking to work some ground and pound but Marek has wrist control.
Nik working some strikes from top position.
Marek has momentary wrist control but Nik slips an elbow through the middle.
Nik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nik cracks Marek with a solid left hand.
Nik slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Marek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marek is looking for a sweep. Nik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marek defending well though.
Marek taking some punishment here, with Nik in his half guard.
Marek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nik.
Nik wants to pass to mount but Marek is defending the position.
Marek regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nik.
Nik throwing strikes from guard but Marek blocks nicely.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Marek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Marek tries to land a body kick
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nik.
Marek misses the body punch
and Nik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Marek misses #TD2#
and Nik counters with a single leg into guard. Marek didn't expect that.
Nik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marek's head.
Nik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marek is trying to keep Nik in close.
Marek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Nik passes into half guard.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marek keeps working.
Nik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marek regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nik.
Nik postures up in Marek's guard and throws a big left but Marek blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marek keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Nik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marek misses with a hook. Nik ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Nik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Marek misses.
Nik checks a leg kick.
Nik feints the counter takedown.
Marek throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Marek misses its intended target.
Nik shoots in but Marek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Marek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek misses with an uppercut
and Nik counters with a nice uppercut.
Marek swings widly with a right hand
and Nik counters with a nice uppercut.
Nik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Marek tenderised Nik's leg. Nik is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
Nik looks to score with a jab to the body but Marek is just out of range.
Marek looks to land a left hand but Nik moved out of range nicely.
Nik looks to throw the jab but Marek is out of range.
Marek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marek throws a big shot that misses.
Nik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marek looks to score with a jab to the body but Nik is just out of range.
Nik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marek.
Marek misses with a jab to the body
and Nik counters with a nice uppercut.
Nik throws a jab when Marek was well out of range.
Marek throws out a loose jab but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Marek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marek throws a big shot that misses.
Nik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marek with a body shot.
Nik cracks Marek with an open hand slap.
Nik works Marek's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Marek has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Nik as the two fighters clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Marek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marek working aggressively here.
Nik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nik prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek lands a right hand.
Marek blocks a body shot from Nik. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Nik.
Nik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
Nik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nik lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Nik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nik scores with a hook.
Nik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marek.
Marek moves out of range of the strikes.
Marek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marek connects with a leg kick.
Nik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marek doesn't manage to clinch there - Nik circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Marek tries to clinch but Nik moves out of range.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nik manages to avoid it.
Marek slips a straight right by Nik.
Marek throws a sloppy body shot
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Nik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nik works the jab nicely.
Nik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nik avoids the body shot from Marek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nik! But no joy.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek has a couple of punches blocked by Nik.
Nik lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Marek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marek throws a hook to the side of Nik's head but Nik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marek. Nik does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Nik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Nik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marek misses with an uppercut. Nik saw that one coming.
Nik has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nik moves away from the strike by Marek.
Marek misses with the body kick
and Nik counters with a three punch combo that has Marek backing up. Marek nods at Nik to acknowledge the strikes.
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Nik.
Marek misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Nik misses.
Marek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Marek misses with a right hand
and Nik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marek thinking.
Marek tries to clinch up but Nik circles away and keeps his distance.
Marek throws a big shot that misses.
Marek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marek throws a lazy uppercut
and Nik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marek swivels and escapes.
Marek misses with a wild combination.
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Nik.
Marek tries to clinch but Nik moves out of range.
Nik lands with a nice body punch.
Gregor Marek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Marek has closed the distance and engaged Nik in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nik blocks an uppercut.
Marek tries to work over Nik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marek is defending well.
Nik is working Marek over against the cage.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Marek controls his hands.
Marek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nik.
Nik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marek after a bit of a struggle.
Gregor Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Nik.
Marek scores with a shot to the side of Nik's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nik.
Marek tries to work over Nik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marek tries to work over Nik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marek's elbow.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nik blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
Nik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marek.
Nik swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Marek.
A nice left hand lands by Marek.
Nik lands a shot to the body.
Marek misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Nik.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gregor Marek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marek tries to work over Nik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nik presses Marek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
Nik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Nik.
Nik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Nik.
A hook to the body from Nik.
Nice body punch from Nik - that landed with a thud.
Marek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nik cracks Marek with a nice body shot.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Marek controls his hands.
Nik tries to work over Marek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nik digs a right hand into Marek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marek's gas tank.
Nik tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Nik looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Nik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Marek gets caught flat footed, as Nik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
Aleks Nik is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Aleks Nik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 381- Escalante Vs Anderson
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Marek avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marek throws out the jab.
Marek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Marek lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Marek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Marek's shoulder, as Marek tries to avoid the shot.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marek seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
As Knox looks to move away, Marek throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marek manages to avoid it.
Marek misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Marek finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Marek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Marek gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox blocks a body shot from Marek.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Knox blocks a body shot from Marek.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox digs a right hand into Marek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marek's gas tank.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Marek throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox cracks Marek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marek swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Marek has him pressed against the cage.
Marek working aggressively here.
Marek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox prevents a body shot from Marek.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Marek has him pressed against the cage.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Knox.
A nice left hand lands by Marek. #T2#
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Marek has him pressed against the cage.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marek tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Marek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox is trying to break free.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Marek scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox throws a series of punches but Marek avoids them all with ease.
Marek scores with a jab.
Marek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Marek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Marek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Marek lands with a kick to the temple. Knox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Knox throws a body punch but Marek moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
Marek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marek avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Marek should have avoided that one.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox cracks Marek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marek needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Knox tries to bum rush Marek with a series of wild strikes but Marek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Marek throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marek staying out of range there.#CL2#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Marek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox is looking to clinch but Marek is avoiding it.
Marek lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Knox has Marek up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox lands with a hook. Marek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marek throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marek's hands.
Marek throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek moves away from the strike by Knox.
Marek is looking to counter punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox swings for the body but Marek moves out of range. #T1#
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox misses with a double jab
and Marek counters with a two punch combo.
Knox lands a jab to Marek's midsection.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox jabs Marek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox jabs Marek right on the nose. Marek blinks but takes it well.
Porthos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox jabs Marek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox tried to score with a low kick but Marek checks it.
Knox scores with a jab. Marek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox wants to clinch but Marek slips to the side
and Marek counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Marek cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Marek blocks a jab.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?#CL2#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox misses with some punches.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox blocks a body shot from Marek.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Marek throws a head punch that misses.
Knox lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marek takes a shot to the head.
Knox prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek working aggressively here.
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Marek moves into range and clinches up with Knox.#T3##BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Marek.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marek tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox looks to land a combination but Marek avoids it well.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Marek should have avoided that one.
Marek misses with a body kick.
Marek scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek slips a jab from Knox.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Marek scores with a kick to the body.
Knox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Marek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marek doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marek avoids the body shot from Knox.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marek.
Marek keeps the fight on the outside.
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox slips a straight right by Marek.
Marek fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Knox rushes Marek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox 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.#R3#
Marek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox cracks Marek with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Knox clinches up with Marek and pushes him back against the cage.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Marek has double underhooks.
Marek pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Marek.
Marek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD#
Marek lands a big uppercut and Knox crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Knox looks OK. Marek waves Knox back to his feet!
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Knox wants to clinch but Marek slips to the side
and Marek counters with a good low kick that Knox was not able to check.
Marek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Marek moved out of range.
Knox throws a hook but Marek avoids it easily.
Marek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Marek engages and cracks Knox with a massive lead left hook - Knox tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Marek is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek retains his welterweight title!
Gregor Marek managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 372 - Nik Vs Marek
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Nik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick by Marek misses
and Nik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marek misses the jab.
Nik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marek sprawls and moves away.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek throws a head kick that misses.
Marek misses with a few strikes there.
Nik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Marek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nik wants to pass the guard but Marek is keeping the position.
Nik trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Nik throws a strike but Marek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nik has control of Marek's left arm, preventing Marek from doing any damage. #T1#
Marek is pushing down on Nik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nik is fighting to maintain full guard but Marek has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nik trying to hold on to Marek's head to control him but Marek postures up.
Nik is concentrating on defense, preventing Marek from advancing position.
Nik is looking to control Marek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nik avoid being mounted?
Nik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marek tries to pass to full mount but Nik defends it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nik is looking to improve his position.
Nik keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Nik is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch but Nik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marek throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Nik counter with a right hand.
Marek slips a jab from Nik.
Marek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marek misses with an uppercut
and Nik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marek.
Marek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.#T4#
Nik tries to move into range but Marek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marek with a hook.
Marek wants to clinch up but Nik keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Nik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marek wants to control but Nik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marek wants to get back to full guard.
Marek wants to control but Nik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gregor Marek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Marek throws a right hand that Nik ducks under and follows up with a left that Nik also avoids with ease.
Nik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marek misses with a hook. Nik ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Nik feints and as Marek raises his hands in defense, Nik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nik is standing up over Marek. Marek looks to escape but Nik dives into side control. #REVB#
Nik controlling the position from side mount.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Marek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marek regains half guard, as Nik was trying to land strikes. #T1#
Nik is looking to stall here but Marek recovers full guard.
Nik trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Nik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nik advances to half guard.
Nik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nik lands with a punch from half guard.
Nik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marek keeps working.
Marek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nik in particular looking to stall.
Nik wants to advance to full mount but Marek doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nik looking to sit in guard and control but Marek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Nik controlling the position.
Marek stopping the sweep attempt from Nik.
Nik looking to control.
Nik managing to control the position.
Nik is trying to control the position but Marek postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nik wants to hit a sweep here but Marek passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nik there!
Marek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nik is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marek controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Marek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Nik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marek wants to clinch but Nik slips to the side
letting Nik counter with a right hand.
Nik throws a jab when Marek was well out of range.
Nik lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Nik.
Marek looks to score with a jab to the body but Nik is just out of range.
Nik blocks a jab.
Nik feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nik.
Nik lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Nik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marek's hands.
Marek cracks a nice hook into Nik's ribs.#TD#
Nik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marek's guard.
Marek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marek is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Marek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marek keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marek walks into a left hand.
Nik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marek misses with a combination #TD#
and Nik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marek's guard.#T3#
Nik throwing strikes from guard but Marek blocks nicely.
Nik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nik wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
Nik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nik looking to sit in guard and control but Marek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Marek stopping the sweep attempt from Nik.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nik is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nik wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
Nik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nik throws a strike but Marek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
That's time! Nik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL2#
Marek clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Marek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nik has had enough of the clinch but Marek keeps him there for the moment.
Nik tries to work over Marek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marek misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Nik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marek throws the left hand but Nik avoids the punch easily.
Marek misses with a double jab
and Nik counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marek. Marek obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Marek finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nik just misses with a punch to the body.
Nik misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nik misses with a right hand
letting Marek counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Nik.
Marek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marek.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nik manages to avoid it.
Nik takes a swing at Marek's ribcage but misses.
Marek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marek misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Marek throws a right hand that misses
and Nik counters with a nice uppercut.
Marek misses with a double jab
and Nik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nik misses the jab.
Nik misses with a body punch
and Nik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Aleks Nik's cut is getting worse.
A head kick misses from Marek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
Marek throws a jab when Nik was well out of range.
Nik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marek.
Nik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marek but Marek pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Nik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Marek misses
and Nik counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Marek gets a clinch.
Marek swings wildly with an uppercut but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Marek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Nik manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Nik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marek misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Nik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nik drops an elbow to the side of Marek's head.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marek keeps working.
Nik throws a strike but Marek avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nik throws a big right hand that misses.
Nik sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Marek dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
That's time! Nik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Marek moves out of range of the strikes.
Aleks Nik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nik's head.
Marek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marek throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nik counters with a right hand to the body.
Nik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nik.
Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Nik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Marek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marek scores with a nice head shot.
Marek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marek moves away from the strike by Nik.
Marek closes the distance but Nik moves to the side #TD#
and Nik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nik throws a big elbow that misses.
Marek seems keen to control Nik's posture.
Nik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Marek keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Aleks Nik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nik wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Nik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nik. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marek misses with a hook. Nik ducked under it nicely.
Marek misses with a leg kick
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gregor Marek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Marek. No joy for Nik on that attempt.
Marek throws out a counter right but Nik avoids it with no problem.
Nik swats away the attempt to clinch by Marek.
Nik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marek. Marek obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Marek lands a glancing blow to the side of Nik's head.
Gregor Marek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marek looks to throw the jab but Nik is out of range.
Marek is looking to land body kicks.
Nik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nik.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marek misses with a double jab
and Nik counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregor Marek.
I think Marek 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek is the new welterweight champion!
Gregor Marek very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFK 365 - Marek Vs Nik
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Marek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nik throws out a counter right but Marek avoids it with no problem.
Marek misses with a hook
letting Nik counter with a right hand.
Nik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nik misses with a two punch combination.
Nik moves away from the strike by Marek.
Nik feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Marek clinches up with Nik and pushes him back against the cage.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Marek blocks a body shot from Nik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Nik controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Nik.
Nik pushes Marek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nik can't find room to land a body shot as Marek controls the action.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nik.
Nik lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Marek on the inside. #T1#
Nik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niks head.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
Marek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nik lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nik.
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nik blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
A short uppercut from Marek.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Nik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nik cracks Marek with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Marek fails to land.
Nik lands with a short shot to the head.
Nik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marek.#T2#
Marek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nik backwards.
Marek blocks an uppercut.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nik backwards.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Nik controls his hands.
Nik has Marek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Marek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nik breaks the clinch.
Nik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marek at a distance.
A jab from Nik misses.
Marek lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nik.
Nik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nik somewhat.
As Nik looks to move away, Marek throws a big counter combo but Nik just gets out of the way.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nik.
Gregor Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Nik.
Marek throws a right hand that misses
and Nik counters with a nice uppercut.
Nik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gregor Marek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marek thumps Nik with a low kick.
Marek drops his hands momentarily and Nik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nik misses with a straight left.
Marek throwing a counter right hand but Nik manages to avoid it.#T4#
Marek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD2#
Nik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marek did well to prevent Nik getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nik controlling the pace.
Marek gets full guard.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Marek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleks Nik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Marek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marek misses with a head kick.
Nik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Nik shoots in and bounces Marek off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
Marek is adopting a defensive guard.
Nik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marek swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marek keeping full guard, as Nik tries to pass.
Nik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marek keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Marek throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nik ducks under a wild hook from Marek.
Nik throws out a counter right but Marek avoids it with no problem.
Marek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nik to score with a decent uppercut.
Marek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marek throws a head kick that Nik semi-blocks.
Marek looks to throw the jab but Nik is out of range.
Nik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marek.
Nik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Marek.
Marek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marek lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Nik cracks a nice hook into Marek's ribs.
Marek throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Marek misses.
Nik misses with the combination.
A low kick from Marek misses #TD2#
and Nik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marek!
Nik working away.
Marek is not content to let Nik control the position.
Marek seems a little lost for a moment, as Nik dominates the positioning.#T4#
Nik working the ground and pound but Marek is defending the strikes.
Marek managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nik.
Marek wants to control but Nik postures up.
Nik throwing strikes but Marek manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nik holds on to Marek's head and controls the position momentarily.
Marek working away.
Nik is looking to regain half guard here but Marek keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Nik prevents Marek from improving position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aleks Nik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
That's time! Marek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Nik lands a glancing blow to the side of Marek's head.
Marek is looking to clinch.
Nik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nik shoots in for a double leg but Marek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nik throws a big shot that misses.
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Marek has Nik up against the cage in a clinch.
Marek lands a shot to the body.
Nik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marek blocks a body shot from Nik. #T1#
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Nik. #TD2#
Nik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marek is trying to keep an underhook but Nik manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Marek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nik.
Nik controlling the action here.
Nik is trying to control the action in half guard but Marek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nik throws a strike but Marek avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nik throws a big elbow that misses.
Marek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aleks Nik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Marek keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nik jabs Marek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marek throws a shot from downtown. Nik moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nik! But no joy.
Marek misses with a right hand
and Nik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nik misses with a looping left.
Nik lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Nik staying out of range there.
Nik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marek tries to move into range but Nik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Nik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nik trying to control the position but Marek is working away.
Marek struggling a bit here.
Marek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nik.
Nik trying to control the position but Marek is working away. #T4#
Nik is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marek is not content to let Nik control the position.
Marek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nik. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##TD2#
Nik gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Nik.
The strikes coming from Nik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marek keeps working.
Nik throwing strikes but Marek manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nik is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Who's going to make the next move?
Marek takes a little break here. Nik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Nik wants to control but Marek postures up.
Nik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nik.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marek being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik 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#
Nik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Nik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marek's head.
Nik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nik has been the more effective fighter overall 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. Nik connects with a nice short shot to Marek's temple.
Nik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nik wants to pass the guard but Marek is defending well.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Marek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marek misses with a looping right.
Nik throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Nik misses the shot to the body.
Marek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Marek pushes Nik up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Nik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nik thuds a left hand into Marek's body.
Marek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Nik to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marek misses with an uppercut.
Nik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marek with a body shot.
Nik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Marek throws an off balance right hand
letting Nik counter with a right hand.
Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice leg kick from Marek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aleks Nik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nik scores with a hook.
Nik misses the jab.
Nik avoids the head kick by Marek.
Nik lands with a nice body punch.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nik moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik cracks Marek with a good jab.
Marek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nik was well out of range. Poor timing from Marek.
Nice body punch from Nik. #T1#
Nik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marek is looking for a counter combo.
Marek connects with a crisp jab.
Marek swings widly with a right hand
and Nik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marek misses with a left hand
and Nik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nik misses with a straight right.
Marek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marek cracks Nik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Marek there.
Marek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gregor Marek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marek misses with a looping left.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nik moves away.
Nik misses the shot to the body.
Nik has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marek throws a head kick but Nik moves out of range.
Marek swings widly with a right hand
and Nik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nik connects with a right hand. Marek shakes it off.
Nik lands a nice shot to the body.
Marek misses with a kick to the body.
Nik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marek defends it well.
A head kick by Marek misses
and Nik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marek throws a sloppy head kick
and Nik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Nice body punch from Nik.
Nik avoids the body shot from Marek.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nik, as that shot connected.
Nik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marek wants to clinch.
Nik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marek tries to clinch but Nik moves away
and Nik counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Marek misses with a head kick.
Nik with the counter takedown but Marek avoids it easily.
Nik swats away the attempt to clinch by Marek.
Nik throws a hook to the side of Marek's head but Marek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Marek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marek throws a lazy head kick
and Nik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marek misses with an uppercut
and Nik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nik slips a jab from Marek.
A combination from Marek does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Nik misses.
Marek connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nik digs a good body shot into Marek's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
Aleks Nik is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Aleks Nik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 360 - Escalante Vs Anderso
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1##CL#
Marek rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Marek scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov is working Marek over against the cage.
Marek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marek scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov jumps guard but Marek stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marek lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Marek. #TD2#
Magomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marek pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marek is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Marek controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Magomedov postures up in Marek's guard and throws a big left but Marek blocks it.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Marek is keeping the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
Marek wants to control the position but Magomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Marek regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Marek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Marek has wrist control.
Marek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marek dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Marek preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Marek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marek has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Marek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but instead Marek has moved into half guard.
Well, if Marek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Marek.
Marek misses with a double jab.
Marek swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Marek lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Marek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a combination
and Marek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marek throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marek misses the target. #T1#
Marek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Khalid Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Marek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marek scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Marek misses.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marek scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek misses with a hook.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Marek leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Magomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marek. Marek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marek connects with the punch.
Gregor Marek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marek cracks Magomedov's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Magomedov slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Marek can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gregor Marek thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 353 -
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Nik backwards.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nik backwards.
Marek lands a left hand.
Marek blocks a body shot from Nik.
Nik takes a shot to the head.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Nik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marek up against the cage.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nik misses with a punch to the body.
Marek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marek misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nik takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nik's elbow. #T1#
Nik lands a nice uppercut.
Marek works on Nik's body with a couple of short punches.
Nik lands a shot to the body.
Marek has a couple of punches blocked by Nik.
A head punch on the inside from Nik fails to land.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Marek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Nik.
Nik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek blocks an uppercut.
Nik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage. #T2#
A short right from Nik on the inside.
Marek lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Marek.
Marek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Marek.
Marek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marek lands a right hand.
Marek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Nik tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Nik presses Marek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Nik controls his hands.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Nik's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Nik controls the action.
Marek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Nik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gregor Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Nik.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nik's elbow.
Nik misses with the head strike.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Nik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
Nik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
Nik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marek lands with a right to the head.
Marek lands with a light punch inside.
Nik misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marek.
Nik blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
Marek blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
Marek prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek pushes Nik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4##TD2#
Nik lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marek keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nik.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nik lands a nice short elbow.
Nik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nik.
Nik misses with a head shot. Marek uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Marek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Marek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nik lands an uppercut.
Marek swings wildly with an uppercut but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marek.
Marek blocks an uppercut.
Gregor Marek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nik misses with the head strike.
Marek lands a right hand.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Marek.
Nik takes a shot to the head.
Nik is looking for a takedown.
Nik tries to score a body lock takedown but Marek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nik pushes Marek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek tries a body shot but Nik blocks it.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marek lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Nik wants a takedown but no success here.
Gregor Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Nik.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Marek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nik backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nik.
Marek swings wildly with an uppercut but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nik can do to turn this around?
Marek blocks a body shot from Nik.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Nik controls his hands.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Nik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nik duly obliges.
Marek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nik.
Marek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gregor Marek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Nik coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nik misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Marek throws a jab but it's blocked by Nik.
Donk. Nik catches Marek right on the button with a cross.
Marek scores with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Marek misses.
Marek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nik misses with a lunging right hand
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nik darts in looking for a takedown but Marek gets double underhooks and turns Nik into the cage.
Marek stuffs the takedown attempt from Nik. Nik gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Marek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marek scores with a hook.#T3#
Nik takes a swing at Marek's ribcage but misses.
Marek tries to clinch up
and Nik counters with a stiff right hand.
Marek tries a head kick but it misses.
Nik shoots in but no luck this time.
Nik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marek doesn't manage to clinch there - Nik circles away.
Marek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nik misses with a hook to the body
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nik throws a combination that misses
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nik moves out of range as Marek strikes.
Nik lunges at Marek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marek's hand. #T4#
A shot to the body from Nik misses #KD#
and Marek counters with a nice right hand that sends Nik toppling to the canvas! Nik scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marek finish him?!#ROC#Nik is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marek avoids the body shot from Nik.
Nik is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?#CL#
Marek moves into the clinch.
Nik seems to have recovered his senses.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Nik controls the action.
Marek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nik is breathing heavily.
Marek blocking some punches.
Marek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marek lands with a right to the head.
Nik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nik.
A short body shot lands from Marek as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Marek.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Nik prevents a body shot from Marek.
Nik misses with a punch to the body.
Marek misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Marek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL#
Marek has closed the distance and engaged Nik in a clinch.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek lands a body shot.
Marek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nik is working for takedown but Marek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marek is leaning against Nik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Marek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Marek - that landed with a thud.
Marek lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Marek - that landed with a thud.
Marek lands a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Marek lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marek.
Marek lands a body punch.
Marek scores with a shot to the side of Nik's head.
Nik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marek tries a body shot but Nik blocks it.
Marek misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
Marek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marek.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Nik misses with a body punch.
Marek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Marek.
Marek lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nik.
Marek pushes Nik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Marek as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Nik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gregor Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Nik.
Marek tries to work over Nik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marek scores with a shoulder strike.
Marek lands a body punch.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nik backwards.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Nik controls the action.
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Marek blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Marek - that landed with a thud.
Marek pushes Nik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Nik controls his hands.
Nik has Marek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Marek.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Marek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nik.
Marek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marek lands a left hand.
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Nik struggles to land a body shot inside as Marek controls his hands.
Nik trying to stall but Marek improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Marek.
Nice body punch from Marek.
Marek lands with a right to the head.
Marek tries to work over Nik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nik tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Marek scores with a shot to the side of Nik's head.
Marek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marek pushes Nik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.#T4#
Nik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Nik controls his hands.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nik misses with some punches.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marek throws a head punch that misses.
Nik blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Nik is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nik wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek tries to work over Nik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marek is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Marek clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nik misses with a straight left.
Gregor Marek is winning the standup battle so far.
Nik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nik throws a right hand that misses
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marek jabs Nik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marek swings for the body but Nik moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nik misses the target.
Nik misses with a takedown attempt - Marek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek throws the left hand but Nik avoids the punch easily.
Nik swings widly with a right hand
and Marek counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Nik falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gregor Marek waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK 343 - Marek Vs Knox
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Marek misses the target.
Marek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Marek seems unphased.
Marek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Marek moved out of range nicely.
Knox punishes Marek's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marek's head.
Knox cracks Marek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Marek tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox gets through Marek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Donk. Marek catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox lands with a right hand. #T1#
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marek.#CL2#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marek, pushing him back against the cage.
Marek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Marek's head.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marek.
Marek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Marek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Marek working aggressively here.
Marek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Knox blocking some punches.
Marek has Knox pressed against the cage, preventing Knox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox wants to break free but Marek has control.
Knox prevents a body shot from Marek. #T2#
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Knox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marek.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marek throws a head punch that misses.
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Marek misses with a punch on the inside.
Marek working aggressively here.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marek keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marek tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marek gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marek fails to land.
Marek working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marek.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Knox tests Marek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marek scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marek lands a left hand.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Marek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marek swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Marek.
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Marek blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Marek with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Marek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Knox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Marek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Marek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marek ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox defending well as Marek loads up on a big left hand.
Knox wants to clinch up but Marek keeps it at a distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marek back to the cage. Knox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marek counters with a slapping leg kick.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
letting Marek counter with a right hand.
Knox tries to clinch up but Marek circles away and keeps his distance.
Marek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marek scores with a nice right hand.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Marek moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Porthos Knox will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marek throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marek on the side of the head.
Marek throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Marek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Porthos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox throws a series of punches but Marek moves out of range.
It looked like Marek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Marek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox blocks a head kick by Marek.
Marek moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox tries to clinch there but Marek circles away. #T1#
Marek wants to clinch.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marek misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Knox pushes Marek up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Marek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Marek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox stuns Marek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox tries to bum rush Marek with a series of wild strikes but Marek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marek jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek throws a hook but Knox blocks it.#CL#
Marek has Knox up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek checks a leg kick.
Marek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox tries to bum rush Marek with a series of wild strikes but Marek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marek throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily.
Marek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marek avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox moves forwards but Marek connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Knox rushes Marek and presses him up against the cage.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marek scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregor Marek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Marek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marek lands a body shot.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Marek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox blocks a body shot from Marek.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek misses with the head strike. #T4#
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marek tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Marek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knox's efforts to push away.
Marek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A short body shot lands from Marek as the two fighters clinch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marek misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Marek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Marek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox 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.#R3#
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marek tries to clinch
and Marek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Knox.
Marek misses with a hook.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marek staying out of range there.
Marek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox throws a jab when Marek was well out of range.
Marek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Knox misses.
Marek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marek is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Knox has Marek up against the cage in a clinch.
Marek throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Nice body punch from Marek.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marek has him pressed against the cage.
Marek misses with some punches.
Marek lands a shot to the body.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Marek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Marek tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Marek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Marek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marek lands a shot to the body.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox blocking some punches.
Marek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marek blocking some punches. #T3#
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marek tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Marek misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox cracks Marek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Marek's head back.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Marek.
Marek is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Knox gets a clinch.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Knox slips a straight right by Marek.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.#CL2#
Knox rushes Marek and presses him up against the cage.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Marek has double underhooks.
Marek lands a right hand. #BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marek defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Marek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Marek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox slips under a jab.#CL#
Marek forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Porthos Knox just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox scores with a hook.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Marek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox with a jab.
Marek wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox punishes Marek's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Marek throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox sizes up Marek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marek tries to clinch up
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marek misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Knox misses.
Marek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Marek misses.
Knox throws a series of punches but Marek avoids them all with ease.
Knox shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marek eats them both and turns towards Knox to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Marek jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Knox scores with a jab. Marek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek throws a big shot that misses.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Marek clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Marek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marek looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Marek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox works Marek's body with a nice hook.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Marek throws a big shot that misses.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Marek lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Marek moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marek. #T3##CL2#
Knox rushes Marek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox lands a jab.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Marek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marek tries to clinch up.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Marek thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Marek lands a big uppercut and Knox crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Knox looks OK. Marek waves Knox back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Marek is out of range.
Knox stuns Marek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Knox misses with a double jab. #CL#
Marek clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.
Marek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Marek.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Marek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox working aggressively here. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox slips a straight right by Marek.
Knox scores with the left hand. Marek knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox digs a good hook to Marek's body.
Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Marek lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marek throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Marek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Left hook, right uppercut from Knox.
Marek is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Marek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox throws a jab when Marek was well out of range.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marek slips a straight right by Knox.
Marek misses with a straight left.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marek's hands.
Marek lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Marek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek misses with a looping left.#KD#
Marek cracks Knox with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marek has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Knox to stand back up!#T1#
Marek misses with a hook to the body
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marek lands a brutal head kick. Knox looks out on his feet and Marek throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gregor Marek waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK 337 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Marek misses with a hook. Peramaki ducked under it nicely.
Peramaki misses the jab.
Marek lands with a hook. Peramaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marek doesn't manage to clinch there - Peramaki circles away.
Peramaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Peramaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marek misses with a straight right.
Marek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peramaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marek scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek doesn't manage to clinch there - Peramaki circles away.
We've been told by Marek's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peramaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marek throws a lazy right hand but Peramaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peramaki lands with a right hand. #T1#
Peramaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Marek.
The fighters circling - Marek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Marek and move into the clinch position.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peramaki dodges the punch combination from Marek. #CL#
Marek moves into the clinch.
Peramaki blocks an uppercut.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Marek has him pressed against the cage.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Peramaki controls his hands.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marek walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
Marek doesn't manage to clinch there - Peramaki circles away. #T2#
Marek throws a lazy right hand but Peramaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peramaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peramaki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marek.
Peramaki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marek.
Marek swings for the body but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marek.
Marek misses with a looping left.
Marek moves in looking to clinch but Peramaki pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marek misses with a wild body shot.
Marek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Marek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peramaki scores with a jab. Marek acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Peramaki misses with a looping left.
Marek drops his hands momentarily and Peramaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peramaki.
A swing and a miss from Marek.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki throws a big shot that misses.
Marek scores with a nice right hand.
Marek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Peramaki.
Marek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peramaki.
A slow jab from Marek misses its intended target.
Marek keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Peramaki.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marek. Peramaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peramaki tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Marek has closed the distance and engaged Peramaki in a clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Marek has him pressed against the cage.
Gregor Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Marek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marek walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Peramaki.
Marek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.
Marek misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marek.
Marek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marek throws an overhand right that lands on Peramaki's shoulder, as Peramaki tries to avoid the shot.
Marek throws a head kick that misses.
Peramaki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marek back to the cage. Peramaki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Marek dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peramaki throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Marek misses the target.
Peramaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Peramaki throws a combination. Marek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Marek and move into the clinch position.
Marek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from Peramaki both land. Nice combination.
Peramaki scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Marek misses its intended target.
Peramaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Peramaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marek. #T1#
Peramaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marek.
Marek misses with the combination.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peramaki connects with the punch.
Peramaki misses with a hook
enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab.
Marek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marek.#T2#
Marek misses the shot to the body.
Peramaki throws a right and a left that Marek avoids nicely.
Peramaki throws a jab when Marek was well out of range.
Marek misses with a wild body shot.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marek needs to keep his hands up - Peramaki had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peramaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marek.
Marek jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Marek closes the distance and pushes Peramaki back into the cage.
Marek digs a right hand into Peramaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peramaki's gas tank.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek swings wildly with an uppercut but Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Peramaki controls the action. #T3#
Marek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marek gets through Peramaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marek lands an uppercut.
Marek gets through Peramaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peramaki tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Marek.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Marek has him pressed against the cage.
Marek prevents a body shot from Peramaki.
Marek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Marek.
Peramaki is breathing heavily.
Marek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Marek on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marek pushes Peramaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Peramaki misses with the head strike.
Marek lands an uppercut.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Peramaki controls the action. #T4#
Peramaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Peramaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Marek.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marek smiles and moves away.
Gregor Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Peramaki is rocked!#KD#
Marek lands a left and a right that send Peramaki crashing to the mat, dazed. Marek thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Peramaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Marek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peramaki walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Marek swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gregor Marek made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 332 - Jankovic Vs Marek
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Marek misses with a left hand
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Marek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marek throws a lazy uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a solid body kick.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jankovic manages to avoid it.
Marek scores with a leg kick.
Marek misses with a left hand
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marek darts in trying to clinch
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Marek does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Marko Jankovic has been cut.#T1#
A head kick misses from Marek.
Marek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marek cracks Jankovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Jankovic is rocked!
A head kick misses from Marek.
Oh Jankovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marek misses with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jankovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Marek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jankovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jankovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Marek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Jankovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Marek counters with a left right combination that sends Jankovic crashing to the mat - Marek wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Jankovic out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek is the new welterweight champion!
Gregor Marek gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 317 - Marek vs Nik
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Nik keeps the fight on the outside.
Marek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nik.#TD2#
Nik looking to score a takedown here. Marek is defending well but Nik drives through and ends up in Marek's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nik tries to free his leg and advance position but Marek is retaining full guard.
Marek is adopting a defensive guard.
Marek keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik throws a big right hand that misses.
Nik is in close to Marek's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Nik with a nice head shot there.
Nik slips nicely into half guard.
Nik wants to take a breather but Marek is having none of it.
Nik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nik trying to control the action but Marek is working from the bottom.
Nik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marek's head.
Nik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marek defending well though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nik controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marek ducks right into an uppercut from Nik.
Marek misses with a combination
and Nik counters with a left to the body.
Marek misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Nik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marek's guard.
Nik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nik trying to control the position from guard on top but Marek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik 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.
Nik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Nik looking to sit in guard and control but Marek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nik looking for a sweep. Not yet Nik, not yet.
Nik trying to control the position here.
Marek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nik is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Nik working a defensive guard here.
Nik controlling Marek's posture.
Nik'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Marek gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Marek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nik blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nik throws out a loose jab but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek missing with a left hand there. Nik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nik misses the jab.
Nik lands a jab to the head.
Marek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nik just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Marek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Nik controls the action.
Nik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Nik controls his hands. #TD2#
Nik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nik manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Nik fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marek can't do much from the bottom here.
Nik is chipping away with strikes.
Nik is trying to ground and pound but Marek uses the momentary lack of control by Nik to regain half guard.
Nik is trying to control. Marek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marek won't allow Nik to pass to mount.
Nik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marek keeps working. #T2#
Nik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marek haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marek won't allow Nik to pass to mount.
Nik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nik working over Marek with some ground and pound. Marek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nik.
Nik thows a huge punch but Marek dodges it nicely.
Marek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Nik throws a series of punches but Marek avoids them all with ease.
Nik pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Nik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nik connects with a decent elbow.
Nik cracks Marek with a big right hand but Marek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nik lands a few punches from side control.
Nik is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marek's shoulder. That is not cool.
An elbow from Nik crashes against the mat.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Marek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nik misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Nik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aleks Nik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marek can't do much from the bottom here.
Nik throws a strike aimed at the side of Marek's head but Marek avoids it well.
Nik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marek keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Marek looks to land a left hand but Nik moved out of range nicely.
Nik lands a nice hook to Marek's body. Marek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Nik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marek wants to sweep here but Nik controlling him for the moment.
Nik 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.
Nik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nik. #T1#
Nik stays in close to Marek's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nik.
Marek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marek connects with the punch.
Nik shoots in and drives through. Marek sprawls well.
Marek with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Marek wants to slow Nik down by chopping away at his legs.
Nik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gregor Marek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nik has a takedown stuffed.
Marek misses with a leg kick
and Nik counters with a nice uppercut.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nik defending well as Marek loads up on a big left hand.
Marek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nik slips a straight right by Marek.
Marek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marek counters with a left and a right that stings Nik.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Marek takes one to the chin there.
Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Nik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marek is fending him off so far but Nik persists. Nope, Marek circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregor Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Nik.
Nik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nik staying out of range there.
Nik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Marek.
Nik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nik lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Nik looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marek!
Nik misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Nik works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek is not content to let Nik control the position.
Marek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marek prevents Nik from improving position.
Nik lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Nik scores with a body shot.
Nik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Nik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marek to the ground. Nik is now in Marek's guard.
Marek has control of Nik's left arm, preventing Nik from doing any damage.
Marek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nik.
Nik wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
Nik 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Nik throws a big elbow that misses.
Nik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nik postures up in Marek's guard and throws a big left but Marek blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marek moves to clinch but Nik breaks away
and Nik counters with a straight right hand.
Nik lands with an uppercut that bounces Marek off the cage and back into range.
Marek cracks Nik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marek lands with a cross.
Nik lands a really nice looking cross but Marek seems unphased.
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Nik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nik lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Marek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marek lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek loads up on a big right hand but Nik slips the punch.
A jab from Nik misses.
Marek looks to land a right hand but Nik moved out of range.
Marek throws a sloppy head kick and Nik moves out of range easily.
Nik cracks Marek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marek at a distance.
Marek walks into a left hand.
Nik scores with a shot to the body.
Marek with a hook.#T3#
Marek throws the left hand but Nik avoids the punch easily.
Marek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nik lands a nice shot that snaps Marek's head back.
Marek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marek misses with a hook #TD2#
and Nik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Nik wants to free his trapped foot but Marek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nik trying to control the action but Marek is working from the bottom.
Nik is taking a breather. Marek says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nik.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marek scores with the left hand. Nik knows he should have avoided that one.
Nik moves out of range of the strikes.
Nik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marek has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nik cracks a nice hook into Marek's ribs.
Marek is looking to clinch but Nik is avoiding it.
Nik has a takedown stuffed.
Nik looks to land a left hand but Marek moved out of range nicely.
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nik throws a hook to the side of Marek's head but Marek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
Marek tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Nik feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nik stands and throws Marek's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Nik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nik throws an elbow but Marek slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nik cracks Marek with a big right hand but Marek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nik working away.
Nik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nik working away.
Nik trying to control the position but Marek is working away.
Gregor Marek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marek parries the strikes from Nik easily there. Nik is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marek to escape.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nik working the body and head with strikes.
Nik wants to control but Marek is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Marek's face as Nik controls the position.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marek keeps working.
Nik working the body and head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Nik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nik wants to control but Marek is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Nik gets the takedown into side control.
Nik passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marek!
Nik working the ground and pound effectively.
Nik with a couple of short strikes.
Nik lands a heavy elbow.
Nik raining down shots from the mount!
Marek in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Marek wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nik. #T4#
Nik with good strikes from the mount here!
Nik thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nik punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marek is looking to escape.
Nik dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nik scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marek?
Nik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 44:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 44:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
Aleks Nik is the new welterweight champion!
Aleks Nik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 310 - Marek Vs Presley
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Presley has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Presley tries to land knees in the clinch but Marek avoids the damage to the body.
Marek scores with a hook to the body.
Marek digs a right hand underneath Presley's ribcage. Presley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Marek avoiding damage as Presley throws knees to the body.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Presley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Presley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Presley working Marek over with knees to the body.
Marek misses with the head strike.
Marek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Presley lands with a right to the head.
Presley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Marek.
Presley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Presley prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek throws a head punch that misses.
Presley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Presley blocks a body shot from Marek. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
A short left from Marek.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Marek avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Presley blocks a body shot from Marek.
Marek works on Presley's body with a couple of short punches.
Presley tries to land knees in the clinch but Marek avoids the damage to the body.
Presley prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek misses with a punch on the inside.
Marek tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
Marek lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Marek.
Marek tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Presley lands a nice uppercut.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Presley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Presley lands with a right to the head.
Presley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Presley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Presley scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
Presley blocking some punches.
Marek scores with a hook to the body.
Marek misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Marek.
Marek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Presley or not.
Marek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Presley takes a shot to the head.
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Presley prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek has a couple of punches blocked by Presley.
Nice body punch from Marek.
A right hand to the body from Marek.
Presley looks winded!
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marek scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marek tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Marek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Presley avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Presley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Marek.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Presley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Presley avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Marek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Presleys head.
Marek tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Presley has a couple of punches blocked by Marek.
A left hand lands to the body for Presley.
Presley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Presley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Marek.
Presley lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Marek.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Presley trying to land knees to the body.
Marek lands a body shot.
Presley prevents a body shot from Marek.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marek.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
Presley tries a knee to the head but Marek blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Marek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Presley avoids the body shot from Marek.
Presley throws a leg kick but Marek checks it. #CL#
Marek rushes Presley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Marek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Presley can do to turn this around?
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marek works on Presley's body with a couple of short punches.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marek lands a body shot.
Presley connects with a knee to the head.
Presley tries to land knees in the clinch but Marek avoids the damage to the body.
Marek working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley scores with a shoulder strike.
Presley blocking some punches.
Presley takes a shot to the head.
Presley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Presley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Marek lands a left hand.
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Presley is breathing heavily.
Marek lands with a light punch inside.
Marek digs a right hand underneath Presley's ribcage. Presley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marek.
Marek lands an uppercut.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Marek digs a right hand into Presley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Presley's gas tank.
A short right from Marek on the inside.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marek pushes Presley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Marek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Presley controls the action.
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow.
Marek pushes Presley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Presley prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Marek tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
Presley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Presley blocks a body shot from Marek.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Presley blocks a body shot from Marek.
Marek lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
Gregor Marek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Presley misses with the head strike.
Presley prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
Presley blocks a body shot from Marek.
Presley prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Marek.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow.
Presley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marek tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
Marek misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Marek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marek presses Presley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
Marek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marek presses Presley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Marek.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marek.
Marek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Presley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Marek. #ROC#Presley is rocked!
Marek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Presley is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Marek lands a left hand.
Marek dips a shoulder and cracks Presley with a mighty uppercut! Presley falls back against the cage and Marek unloads with a barrage of strikes! Presley is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Marek screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Gregor Marek made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFK 302 - Marek Vs Jankovic
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Jankovic lands with an overhand left.
Marek misses with a hook to the body
and Jankovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marek wants to clinch.
Marek slips a straight right by Jankovic.
Jankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Marek is just out of range.
Marek on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #KD2#
Jankovic drops Marek with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marek looks back up at him and smiles so Jankovic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Gregor Marek has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek takes a swing at Jankovic's ribcage but misses.
Jankovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marek is looking to clinch. #T1#
Marek throws a lazy uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jankovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Marek.#CUT#It looks like Marko Jankovic has been cut.
Marek misses with an uppercut. Jankovic saw that one coming.
Marek backing away here, and Jankovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jankovic.
Jankovic misses with a looping left.
Marek is looking to clinch but Jankovic is avoiding it.
Marek looks to land a right hand but Jankovic moved out of range.
Jankovic misses with a head kick.
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Jankovic lunges at Marek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marek's hand.
Jankovic ducks under a wild hook from Marek.
Marek misses with a double jab
and Jankovic counters with a body kick that stops Marek in his tracks momentarily.
Marek doesn't manage to clinch there - Jankovic circles away.
Jankovic with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek misses with a hook
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marek looks to land a left hand but Jankovic moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jankovic.
Marek sizes up Jankovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Marek throws a hook but Jankovic blocks it.
Marek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Marek closes the distance and clinches.
Marek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marek blocks a body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jankovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Marek lands a shoulder strike.
Jankovic blocks an uppercut.
Jankovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marek.
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jankovic lands an uppercut.
Marek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Marek - that landed with a thud.
Marek scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T4#
Marek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jankovic backwards.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marek blocks a body shot from Jankovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankovic.
Jankovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marek avoiding damage as Jankovic throws knees to the body.
Marek misses with some punches.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Marek gets through Jankovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic trying to land knees to the body.
Jankovic working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marek.
A nice left hand lands by Marek.
Jankovic trying to land knees to the body.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Jankovic prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek tries a body shot but Jankovic blocks it.
Jankovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Jankovic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jankovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marek on the side of the head.
Marek misses with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a nice body kick.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jankovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jankovic! But no joy.#CL#
Marek closes the distance and clinches.
Marek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marek managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Nice body punch from Jankovic - that landed with a thud.
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Marek as the two fighters clinch.
Jankovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marek tries a body shot but Jankovic blocks it.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Jankovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Jankovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marek misses with the head strike.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jankovic backwards.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jankovic.
Marek has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jankovic prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankovic.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Marek won't want to take too many of those.
Marek misses with some punches.
Marek managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Gregor Marek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jankovic blocks an uppercut.
Jankovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marek or not.
Marek avoiding damage as Jankovic throws knees to the body.
Marek lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankovic.
Jankovic blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Marek tries a body shot but Jankovic blocks it.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Jankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jankovic backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic blocking some punches.
Jankovic blocks a body shot from Marek.
Jankovic blocks a body shot from Marek.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marek.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Jankovic controls his hands.
Jankovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Marek avoids the damage to the body.
Marek blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Marek.
Jankovic lands a shoulder strike.
Marek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jankovic or not.
Jankovic is breathing heavily.
Jankovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jankovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Jankovic controls his hands.
Jankovic scores with a hook to the body.
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jankovic misses with the head strike.
Jankovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jankovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jankovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Jankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jankovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankovic's elbow.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jankovic backwards. #T4#
Marek blocking some punches.
A short right from Marek on the inside.
Marek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marek is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marek.
Jankovic crunches a lovely knee into Marek's ribcage.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek scores with a hook to the body.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankovic's elbow.
Marek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marek works on Jankovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Marek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gregor Marek will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Marek misses with a lunging right hand
and Jankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marek swings for the body but Jankovic moves out of range.
Jankovic misses with a kick to the body.
Jankovic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
Jankovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marek tries to clinch there but Jankovic circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Jankovic misses.
Marek wants to clinch but Jankovic slips to the side
and Jankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Jankovic takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jankovic on the side of the head.#ROC#Jankovic is rocked!
Marek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jankovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Marek cracks Jankovic with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jankovic falls to his knees and Marek doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek retains his welterweight title!
Gregor Marek very nearly forgot to thank Distinct Label amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFK 296 - Marek Vs Do Urden
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Marek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Do Urden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Do Urden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marek.#ROC#Do Urden is rocked!
Do Urden looks to throw the jab but Marek is out of range.
Marek misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Do Urden both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Gregor Marek has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Do Urden.
Marek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek throws a body punch but Do Urden moves out of range.
Do Urden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Do Urden is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Marek throws a head kick that misses.
Do Urden slips under a jab from Marek.
Marek misses the jab.
Do Urden seems to have recovered his senses.
Do Urden looks to throw the jab but Marek is out of range.
Drizzt Do Urden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Do Urden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marek - the referee stops the clock and Do Urden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marek. Do Urden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Do Urden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marek lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marek walks into a stiff left hand from Do Urden.#T1#
Marek scores with a jab. Do Urden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Do Urden misses with an uppercut
and Marek counters with a left and a right... And another left! Do Urden is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek retains his welterweight title!
Gregor Marek made sure to mention his sponsor, Distinct Label in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 289 - Santaban Vs Marek
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Santaban swings widly with a right hand
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santaban swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
A combination from Santaban does no damage.
Marek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Santaban takes a swing at Marek's ribcage but misses.
Santaban throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Marek counters with a nice right hand that sends Santaban toppling to the canvas! Santaban scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marek finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Uniesky Santaban has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Marek closes the distance and pushes Santaban back into the cage.
Marek lands a shot to the body.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek is working Santaban over against the cage.
Santaban is trying to break free.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santaban's efforts to push away.
Santaban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marek cracks Santaban with a nice body shot.
Santaban is breathing heavily.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santaban's elbow.
Santaban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Santaban controls the action. #T1#
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santaban blocks a body shot from Marek.
A head punch on the inside from Marek fails to land.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Santaban.
Marek presses Santaban against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marek tries to work over Santaban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santaban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marek has him pressed against the cage.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Santaban breaks the clinch.
Santaban moves out of range of the strikes.
Santaban has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marek.
Marek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santaban's head.
Santaban swats away the attempt to clinch by Marek.
Santaban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Marek closes the distance and clinches.
Marek misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Marek lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santaban is trying to break the clinch but Marek is controlling him.
Marek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santaban will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marek throws the left hand but Santaban avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Marek clinches up with Santaban and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Santaban controls his hands.
Santaban blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Marek.
Santaban blocking some punches.
A short right from Marek.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marek.
Santaban is trying to push Marek away but Marek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marek managing to block the knees to the body from Santaban. #BC#
Santaban breaks the clinch.
Marek throws a hook but Santaban avoids it easily.#T3#
Santaban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marek throws a shot to the body.
Santaban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santaban lands a right hook to the body. #KD2#
Marek drops Santaban with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Santaban looks back up at him and smiles so Marek waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Santaban is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marek drops Santaban with a big left hand! Santaban is injured, injured bad! Marek jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek is the new welterweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gregor Marek waved his t-shirt featuring Distinct Label's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK 283 - Barnes Vs Presley
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Kluba throws a jab when Marek was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Marek.
Kluba works Marek's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Kluba clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marek.
Kluba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marek working aggressively here. #BC2#
Kluba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kluba scores with a hook.
Kluba moves to clinch but Marek breaks away
and Marek counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Marek finds it's way through Kluba's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Marek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kluba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marek's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Marek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marek throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD#
Marek lands a big uppercut and Kluba crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kluba looks OK. Marek waves Kluba back to his feet!
Kluba takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Kluba is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Marek moves into the clinch.
Kluba is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluba.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kluba working hard to break the clinch.
Marek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Sebastian Kluba's cut even more.#BC2#
Kluba manages to break the clinch.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.#CL#
Marek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Kluba takes a shot to the head.
Kluba is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Kluba seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Marek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Marek on the inside.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Kluba controls the action.
Marek stops a takedown attempt from Kluba.
Marek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Kluba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marek.#CL#
Marek has managed to clinch.
Marek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Marek.
Kluba looks winded!
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Marek gets through Kluba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kluba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kluba can turn it around.
A short body shot lands from Marek as the two fighters clinch.
Marek pushes Kluba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marek lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Marek pushes Kluba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marek works on Kluba's body with a couple of short punches.
Marek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Marek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marek lands a body shot.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kluba's efforts to push away.
Marek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marek lands a right hand.
Marek works on Kluba's body with a couple of short punches.
Marek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kluba or not.
Kluba takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluba.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
A hook to the body from Marek. #T4#
Marek lands a body punch.
Marek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kluba.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Marek digs a right hand underneath Kluba's ribcage. Kluba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marek lands a shot to the body.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
A short right from Marek.
Marek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marek works on Kluba's body with a couple of short punches.
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marek tries a body shot but Kluba blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Marek - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Marek.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Marek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Marek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
That's time! Marek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Kluba keeps the fight on the outside.
Kluba misses with a body punch #KD#
and Marek counters with a nice right hand that sends Kluba toppling to the canvas! Kluba scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marek finish him?!
An inside leg kick lands from Marek.
Kluba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Marek drives through and clinches with Kluba against the cage.
Gregor Marek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marek scores with a hook to the body.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek lands a body punch.
Kluba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marek.
A body shot lands from Marek.
Kluba is breathing heavily.
Marek lands with a right to the head.
Marek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. #T1#
Marek pushes Kluba against the cage. Marek is working some dirty boxing. Marek pushes off with a quick right hook! Kluba goes down! Kluba tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Marek moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
After the big win, Gregor Marek made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Distinct Label and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFK 277 - Chika Vs Cooper
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Marek scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Presley clinches up with Marek and pushes him back against the cage.
Marek tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Presley is pushing Marek up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Marek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Presley or not.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Presley blocks a body shot from Marek.
Presley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marek's face.
Marek tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marek digs a right hand underneath Presley's ribcage. Presley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marek's elbow.
Marek cracks Presley with a nice body shot.
Presley prevents a body shot from Marek.
Presley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marek lands a shoulder strike.
Marek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marek lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Presley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marek.
Presley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Presley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Presley on the inside.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Presley avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Presley controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Presley obliges.
Presley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marek prevents a body shot from Presley.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Marek tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marek pushes Presley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow.
Presley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marek working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marek. #T2#
Marek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Marek.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marek digs a right hand into Presley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Presley's gas tank.
Marek lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Marek.
Presley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marek's face.
A short uppercut from Presley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
Presley trying to land knees to the body.
Presley is trying to maintain a safe position but Marek gets an underhook and turns Presley into the cage.
Marek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Presley - that landed with a thud.
Presley is trying to maintain a safe position but Marek gets an underhook and turns Presley into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Presley.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Presley tries a knee to the head but Marek blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
Presley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marek.
Presley scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Marek digs a right hand underneath Presley's ribcage. Presley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marek lands a left hand.
Marek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Marek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Marek avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
Presley lands an uppercut.
Marek lands a left hand.
Presley looking to throw knees to the head but Marek is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
Marek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
Marek tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marek lands with a light punch inside.
Presley stalling the fight.
A short left from Marek.
Marek misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Presley. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marek lands with a right to the head.
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marek swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek throws a head punch that misses.
Marek misses with the head strike.
Marek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Marek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Presley blocks a body shot from Marek.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marek as Presley tries to tie him up.
Marek prevents a body shot from Presley.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Marek controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Marek.
Marek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Marek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Presley on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Presley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Presley throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Presley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Presley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Marek controls the action.
Presley missing with knees to the body.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but Marek blocks with his arms.
Presley blocking some punches.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Marek.
Marek gets through Presley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Presley is breathing heavily.
Presley tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Presley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marek backwards.
Presley misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marek is leaning against Presley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marek tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
Marek scores with a shoulder strike.
Marek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Presley can do to turn this around?#T1#
Marek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Presley.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Presley.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Marek lands a shoulder strike.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marek.
A right handed body shot lands from Marek.
Marek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Marek.
Marek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Presley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Marek.
Marek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marek tries a body shot but Presley blocks it. #T2#
Marek scores with a hook to the body.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Presley controls the action.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Presley controls his hands.
Marek pushes Presley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Marek tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
Marek gets through Presley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marek lands with a right to the head.
Marek cracks Presley with a nice body shot.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marek.
Marek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Presley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marek is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Marek.
Marek blocks a body shot from Presley.
A hook to the body from Marek. #T3#
Marek lands a shot to the body.
Marek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Presley prevents a body shot from Marek.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marek's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Marek.
Marek lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Marek.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
Marek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Marek scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marek. #ROC#Presley is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marek works on Presley's body with a couple of short punches.
Presley is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Marek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Presley taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Marek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marek lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
Marek lands an uppercut.
Gregor Marek has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Marek.
Marek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Presleys head.
Marek unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Presley! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Marek is unloading with more strikes now! Presley drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Distinct Label, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 271 - Escalante Vs Cruz
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Ball circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Marek.
Ball appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marek walks into a straight right hand from Ball.
Marek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ball lands a body shot.
Marek wants to slow Ball down by chopping away at his legs.
Marek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ball counters with a one-two to the body.
Ball feints a jab promting Marek to slip. Ball then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marek throws a jab but it's blocked by Ball.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ball counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Marek misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Ball. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Marek has knocked Ball down with a huge combo! Marek steps away and waves a wobbly Ball back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Marek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ball has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD#
Marek sends Ball crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marek is motioning to the referee to let Ball up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Ball is rocked!
Marek fakes the body blow, causing Ball to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ball goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregor Marek!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gregor Marek thanked Distinct Label for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Anthony shoots and misses
and Marek counters with a nice uppercut.
Anthony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marek defends it nicely.
Marek flicks out a counter leg kick but Anthony steps away.
Marek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthony shoots and misses
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand.
Marek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Marek scores with a head kick.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marek sprawls well. Marek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony goes for a double leg but Marek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marek continues to drive forward.
Anthony is working for takedown but Marek is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Marek as the two fighters clinch.
Anthony is breathing heavily.#T1#
A short uppercut from Marek.
Anthony is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Marek - that landed with a thud.
Marek lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marek.
A short left from Marek. #ROC2#Anthony is rocked!
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Anthony.
Oh Anthony is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marek misses with a punch on the inside.
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Marek throws a big uppercut that drops Anthony! More strikes from Marek and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Anthony lies dazed against the cage as Marek celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
After the big win, Gregor Marek made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Distinct Label and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2022

#R1#
Marek misses the shot to the body.
Yan wants to land a leg kick but Marek is out of range.
Yan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice leg kick from Yan, right into the meat of the thigh. #KD#
Marek lands a big head kick that sends Yan tumbling to the mat! Marek takes a step backwards and waves Yan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Yan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jinjing Yan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Distinct Label logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2022

#R1#
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Rua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rua blocks a head kick by Marek.
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua missing with a left hand there. Marek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rua fails to land with a series of punches.
Rua tries to bum rush Marek with a series of wild strikes but Marek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marek misses the shot to the body.
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marek throws out the jab. #CL#
Marek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua blocks a body shot from Marek.
Marek misses with a punch to the body.
Rua avoiding damage.
Marek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marek.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek is leaning against Rua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Marek.
A hook to the body from Marek.
Marek misses with a punch on the inside.
Marek stops a takedown attempt from Rua.
Marek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rua.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Marek.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Rua taking a breather. #T2#
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rua's elbow.
Marek digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marek tries a body shot but Rua blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Marek.
Marek works on Rua's body with a couple of short punches.
Marek presses Rua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Marek.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marek gets through Rua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marek misses with the head strike.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Marek lands an uppercut.
Marek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruas head.
Marek lands a left hand.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rua.
Marek is working Rua over against the cage.
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Rua controlling the action here for a moment.
Rua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gregor Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semba Rua.
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Marek.
Marek throws a head punch that misses.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as Marek controls his hands.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marek working aggressively here.
Marek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marek gets through Rua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marek cracks Rua with a nice body shot.
Rua prevents a body shot from Marek.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Marek on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Semba Rua has been cut.
Rua tries to pull guard but Marek holds him up against the cage and eventually Rua drops back down to his feet.
Marek lands an uppercut.
Marek lands a left hand.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Marek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Semba Rua's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rua throws out a loose jab but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Marek lands a big head kick that sends Rua tumbling to the mat! Marek takes a step backwards and waves Rua back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Marek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Marek cracks Rua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marek has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rua to stand back up!#ROC#Rua is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Rua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Marek pounces like a tiger and cracks Rua with a vicious hook! Rua is down but not out! Marek follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek made sure to mention his sponsor, Distinct Label in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Brovarnik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marek.
Marek circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Marek moves into the clinch successfully.
Brovarnik misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brovarnik's elbow.
A hook to the body from Marek.
A right hook to the body lands for Marek.
Marek tries to throw a body punch but Brovarnik avoids it by throwing Marek back against the cage.
Brovarnik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brovarnik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brovarnik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marek lands a body shot.
Brovarnik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marek's elbow.
A short uppercut from Marek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marek digs a right hand into Brovarnik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brovarnik's gas tank. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Marek.
A short left from Marek.
Marek lands a shot to the body.
Marek lands a left hand.
Marek scores with a hook to the body.
Brovarnik looks winded!
Brovarnik can't get the takedown.
Brovarnik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
Marek lands a shot to the body.
Marek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brovarnik or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marek.
Marek cracks Brovarnik with a nice body shot.
Marek blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek digs a right hand into Brovarnik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brovarnik's gas tank.
Marek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marek is leaning against Brovarnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Marek.
Marek cracks Brovarnik with a nice body shot.#T2#
Marek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marek lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Marek.
Marek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marek lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Marek.
Marek is working Brovarnik over against the cage.
Marek lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Marek.
Marek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brovarnik backwards. #ROC#Brovarnik is rocked!
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Brovarnik is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Brovarnik throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brovarnik backwards.
Brovarnik throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Marek.
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Marek lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Marek.
A body shot lands from Marek.
Marek is working Brovarnik over against the cage.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Marek.
A body shot lands from Marek.
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Marek on the inside.
A body shot lands from Marek.
Marek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Marek.
Marek digs a right hand into Brovarnik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brovarnik's gas tank.
Marek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Marek.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Marek.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brovarnik backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brovarnik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marek dips a shoulder and cracks Brovarnik with a mighty uppercut! Brovarnik falls back against the cage and Marek unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brovarnik is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Marek screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek made sure to mention his sponsor, Distinct Label in his post fight interview.

Event: Proud FC 16
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Harris misses with a double jab.
Marek lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Marek misses its intended target.
Marek blocks a leg kick.
Marek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Harris is rocked!
Marek cracks Harris with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Distinct Label, into his post fight interview.

Event: Proud FC 11 - Daydream
Date: Nov 19, 2021

#R1#
Marek misses with a looping right.
Noel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch but Marek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Noel looks to score with a jab to the body but Marek is just out of range.
Noel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marek.
Marek misses with a jab to the body
and Noel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noel.
Noel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noel wants to clinch.
Noel tries to move into range but Marek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Marek misses the jab.
Noel thows a leg kick but Marek checks it
and before Noel has any time to reset, Marek cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek made sure to mention his sponsor, Distinct Label in his post fight interview.

Event: Proud FC 7- P4P King
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Harris throws a right and a left that Marek avoids nicely.
Marek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris jabs Marek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marek blocks a jab.
Marek avoids the head kick by Harris.
Marek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Marek.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Marek misses the target.
Harris throws a wild body kick that Marek sees coming a mile off.
Marek throws a right hand that misses
and Marek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marek takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris misses with a body shot.
A jab from Marek misses.
Harris misses with a head kick. #T1#
Marek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris throws a hook but Marek avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
Marek throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Marek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marek.
Marek is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Harris's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Harris walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Harris is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek very nearly forgot to thank Distinct Label amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GC 370 Marek vs Walden
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marek ducks under a wild hook from Walden.
Walden connects with a nice looking jab.
Henry David Walden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Walden clinches.
Walden misses with some punches.
Walden has a couple of punches blocked by Marek.
Marek lands a shot to the body.
Marek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walden backwards.
Walden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marek blocks the elbow strike.
Walden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Walden fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walden.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
Marek throws a punch but it's blocked by Walden.
Marek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Walden.
Marek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waldens head.
Marek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marek working aggressively here.
Marek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek working aggressively here. #T1#
Walden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Walden breaks from the clinch.
Walden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marek misses with a hook. Walden ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Walden 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Henry David Walden has been cut.
Marek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jedi Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Walden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walden tries to clinch but Marek moves out of range. #CL2#
Walden moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Marek has a couple of punches blocked by Walden.
Walden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marek misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walden.
Marek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walden misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Walden takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Marek on the inside.
Walden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walden throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
A head punch on the inside from Marek fails to land.
Marek lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marek.
A short left from Marek.
Marek lands a left hand.
Marek lands with a right to the head.
Marek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walden backwards.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marek misses with some punches.
Marek lands with a light punch inside.
Marek throws a head punch that misses.
Walden misses with some punches.
Marek tries a body shot but Walden blocks it.
Walden looking to slow down the pace here.
Marek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marek blocks a body shot from Walden.
Marek has a couple of punches blocked by Walden.
Walden working aggressively here. #T3#
Marek working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marek.
Marek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walden backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marek.
Walden working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Walden.
Marek digs a right hand into Walden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walden's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marek.
Walden misses with a punch on the inside.
Marek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marek working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Marek.
Walden looking to slow down the pace here.
Marek is leaning against Walden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marek presses Walden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Walden looks winded!
Walden prevents a body shot from Marek.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Walden scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Marek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek gets through Walden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marek.#ROC#Walden is rocked!
Walden throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek blocks an uppercut.
Marek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walden is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Marek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walden backwards.
Marek cracks Walden with a nice body shot.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marek creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Walden's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Walden drops to his knees and Marek pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galen Marek!
Galen Marek managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Distinct Label, into his post fight interview.

Event: GC 367 Raledran vs Kuti
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marek throws an overhand right that lands on Walden's shoulder, as Walden tries to avoid the shot.
Marek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walden is looking to clinch but Marek is avoiding it.
Walden misses the jab.
Walden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Walden misses with an uppercut
enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Marek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marek tries to move into range but Walden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Marek.
Marek throws a shot from downtown. Walden moves away and avoids it.
Walden misses with a wild body shot.
Marek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Walden has closed the distance and engaged Marek in a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Marek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marek throws a right hand that misses
and Walden counters with a straight right hand.
Marek throws the left hand but Walden avoids the punch easily.
Marek misses with a body shot.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walden manages to avoid it.
Jab by Walden.
Walden slips under a jab.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
Walden throws a head kick that Marek semi-blocks. #CL#
Walden has closed the distance and engaged Marek in a clinch.
Walden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walden has a couple of punches blocked by Marek.
A head punch on the inside from Walden fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Walden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walden misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Walden misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walden fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Marek manages to break the clinch.
Walden fails with a takedown attempt.
Marek misses with a straight left.
Henry David Walden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek stuffs the takedown attempt from Walden. Walden gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry David Walden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walden avoids the body shot from Marek.
Marek slips under a jab from Walden.
Walden throws a right hand that misses
enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab.
Walden moves to clinch but Marek breaks away
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Henry David Walden has been cut.
Marek misses with a left hand
and Walden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marek throws a hook but Walden blocks it.#T3#
Marek throws a shot from downtown. Walden moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Walden - just one landing.
Walden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marek throws a right hand that misses
and Walden counters with a stiff right hand.
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Marek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marek keeps the fight on the outside.
Walden is looking to clinch but Marek is avoiding it.
Marek looks to throw the jab but Walden is out of range.
Marek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marek throws a hook but Walden avoids it easily.
Walden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Walden tries to clinch there but Marek circles away.
Marek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walden.
Marek takes one on the button.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walden closes the distance but Marek moves to the side
and Marek counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Walden closes the distance and clinches.
Walden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walden misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Marek manages to break the clinch.
Walden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Walden.
Walden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Walden connects with the punch.
Walden lands a high kick!
Marek misses with a right hand
enabling Walden to counter with a crisp jab.
Walden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Walden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marek moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henry David Walden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry David Walden's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marek looks to land a right hand but Walden moved out of range.
Walden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marek lands a nice shot that snaps Walden's head back.
Walden lands an overhand right.
Walden works the jab nicely.
Walden tries to clinch but Marek moves out of range.
Walden scores with a shot to the body.
Walden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Walden is looking to counter with a body kick.
Walden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marek throws out the jab.
Walden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Walden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marek throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Marek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walden misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marek! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walden catches Marek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Walden connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Marek.
Marek throws a hook but Walden avoids it easily.
Marek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Galen Marek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walden throws a front kick that sends Marek stumbling back into the cage.
Walden throws a leg kick which misses Marek's front leg but catches the back leg as Marek tries to avoid it.
Marek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Marek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marek throws a looping overhand right but Walden ducks down to avoid it.
Walden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marek misses the shot to the body.
Walden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marek swats away the attempt to clinch by Walden.
Walden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Marek.#T2#
Marek misses with a looping right.
Walden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marek! But no joy.
Walden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walden.
Marek throws an off balance right hand
and Walden counters with a nice leg kick.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walden slips a straight right by Marek.
Marek takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Walden wants to clinch.
Walden is looking to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marek throws a jab but it's blocked by Walden.
An attempted straight right counter from Walden misses the target.
Marek loads up on a big right hand but Walden slips the punch.
Marek staying out of range there.
Walden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marek's head backwards.#T3#
Walden connects with a jab.
Walden throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Walden clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marek. #BC#
Walden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Marek.
Walden tries to clinch there but Marek circles away.
Marek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Galen Marek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marek.
Walden tries to close the distance and clinch but Marek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walden missing with a left hand there. Marek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Walden lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marek throws a jab but it's blocked by Walden. #T4#
Marek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Marek misses.
The crowd cheers as Walden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marek doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Marek misses its intended target.
Walden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marek in his tracks.
Walden throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marek's head.
Marek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walden.
Marek misses with an uppercut.
Walden scores with a body shot.
Walden misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Walden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marek did well to prevent Walden getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek is looking for a sweep. Walden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry David Walden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry David Walden's cut.
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#
Walden throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily.
Marek throws a hook but Walden avoids it easily.
It looked like Walden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marek.
Walden blocks a jab.
Walden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marek has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Walden.
Walden misses with a kick to the body
and Marek counters with a straight right hand.
Walden looks to land a combination. Marek sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marek misses the jab.
Walden moves away from the strike by Marek.
Walden ducks under a wild hook from Marek.
Walden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Walden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marek throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek lands with a shot to the body.
Walden works the jab nicely.
Walden scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek throws out a loose jab but Walden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walden slips under a jab.#T1#
Marek misses with a straight right.
Marek misses with a straight left.
Walden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marek moves forwards but Walden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Walden moves out of range as Marek strikes.
Walden catches Marek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walden counters with a straight right hand.
Marek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walden.
Marek misses with a straight left. #CL#
Walden rushes Marek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Marek manages to break the clinch.
Marek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marek throws an overhand right that lands on Walden's shoulder, as Walden tries to avoid the shot.
Galen Marek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Walden looks to land a left hand but Marek moved out of range nicely.
Walden fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Walden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marek doesn't seem phased though.
Walden swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Walden blocks a jab.
Marek loads up on a big right hand but Walden slips the punch.
Walden throws a hook but Marek blocks it.
Walden works Marek's body with a nice hook.
Walden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Marek releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walden manages to avoid it.
Walden lands a body shot.
Walden slips under a jab from Marek.
Walden ducks under a wild hook from Marek.
Marek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walden tries to clinch up but Marek circles away and keeps his distance.
Walden misses with a straight left. #T3#
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
Walden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marek's hands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walden.
Walden blocks a jab.
Marek throws a jab but it's blocked by Walden.
Walden lands a nice shot to the body.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walden moves away.
Marek misses with an uppercut.
Walden swings widly with a right hand
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marek loads up on a big right hand but Walden slips the punch.
Walden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marek. Walden does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Walden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Walden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marek misses with a shot to the body
and Marek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walden lands a head shot.
Walden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marek throws the left hand but Walden avoids the punch easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marek crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Walden - the referee stops the clock and Marek gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Walden. Marek manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Walden moves into the clinch successfully.
Henry David Walden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walden swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Galen Marek.
I think Walden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GC 363 Brand vs Starker
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marek.
Senior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marek swivels and escapes.
Senior shoots and misses
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galen Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Senior.
Marek cracks Senior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Senior is rocked!
Senior is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Marek doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Senior crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Senior's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Galen Marek!
Galen Marek made sure to mention his sponsor, Distinct Label in his post fight interview.

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