Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Leite vs Magabi
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Hiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus throws a nice looking combination but Hiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcus slips a jab from Hiro.
Marcus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiro drops his hands momentarily and Marcus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hiro thuds a left hand into Marcus's body.
Hiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiro blocks a leg kick.
Hiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hiro throws a hook but Marcus avoids it easily.
Hiro misses with a low kick as Marcus jumps back.
Hiro missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marcus there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Marcus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marcus swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Marcus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hiro working aggressively here.
Marcus looking to stall.
Hiro misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Hiro lands with a right to the head.
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hiro prevents a body shot from Marcus.
Marcus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marcus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Hiro.
Hiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hiro lands with a left to the head.
Hiro lands a nice uppercut.
Marcus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Marcus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hiro has a couple of punches blocked by Marcus.
Hiro blocks a body shot from Marcus.
Marcus tries a body shot but Hiro blocks it.
A hook to the body from Hiro.
A right hand to the body from Hiro.
Marcus misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Hiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marcus or not.
A bit of stalling here from Hiro.
Hiro works on Marcus's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiro.
Marcus pushes Hiro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marcus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiro's elbow.
Marcus misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiro takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Hiro.
Marcus misses with a body punch.
Hiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Marcus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hiro is leaning against Marcus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcus misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Marcus.
Hiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hiro is working Marcus over against the cage.
Marcus is breathing heavily.
Marcus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hiro is keeping busy.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Hiro.
Marcus blocks an uppercut.
Hiro gets through Marcus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hiro can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Hiro.
Marcus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hiro.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiro can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
Hiro stalls.
Hiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marcus's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marcus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Hiro. #T4#
Hiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hiro.
Hiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marcus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hiro can turn it around.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Marcus breaks from the clinch.
Marcus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiro.
Marcus avoids the body shot from Hiro.
Marcus checks a leg kick.
Hiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marcus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 clash of legs there as Marcus blocks the low kick.
Marcus blocks a jab.
Marcus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hiro.
Hiro lands with a straight right. Marcus didn't see that one coming.
Marcus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hiro. That did some damage!
Marcus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hiro lands with a straight right. Marcus didn't see that one coming.
Hiro throws a leg kick but Marcus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Marcus counter with a right hand.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuromiya Hiro dominated that round.
That's time! Marcus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Hiro misses.
Marcus is looking to counter punch.
Marcus just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro throws a leg kick
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hiro throws a hook to the side of Marcus's head but Marcus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marcus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiro. Hiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Hiro as he connects with a hook.
Hiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiro.
Marcus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hiro momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marcus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick lands for Hiro.
Hiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Marcus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hiro throws a leg kick but Marcus moved away.
Hiro misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Hiro tries to score with a low kick but Marcus moves his leg out of the way.
Hiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hiro slips under a jab.
Hiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiro.
Marcus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiro swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Hiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcus.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiro.
Hiro misses with an uppercut. Marcus saw that one coming.
Marcus is looking for a counter combo.
Hiro loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
Marcus looks to land a body kick but Hiro moved away.
Hiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiro misses with a hook
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hiro.
Marcus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marcus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hiro.
Kuromiya Hiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus throws a lazy right hand but Hiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Marcus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.
Marcus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hiro.
Hiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Hiro misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marcus checks a leg kick.
Marcus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hiro! But no joy.
Marcus checks a leg kick.
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Hiro ducks down to avoid it.
Hiro misses with a left hand
and Hiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hiro throws out a leg kick but Marcus moves out of range and Hiro only half commits.
Hiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hiro.
Hiro lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hiro.
Hiro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Hiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hiro blocks a body shot from Marcus.
Marcus blocking some punches.
Hiro lands a body shot.
Hiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcus swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiro uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Hiro.
Hiro throws a leg kick but Marcus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marcus cracks a nice hook into Hiro's ribs.
Nice jab there from Hiro.
Hiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcus doesn't seem bothered though.
Marcus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hiro misses with a low kick.
Marcus misses with a wild combination. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcus with a hook.
Hiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Hiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marcus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Hiro finds it's way through Marcus's defenses.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Marcus as he connects with a hook.
Marcus throws a front kick aimed at Hiro's knee but Hiro avoids it well.
Hiro blocks a jab.
Hiro throws a chopping leg kick but Marcus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marcus slips a straight right by Hiro.
Hiro connects with a leg kick.
Marcus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marcus throwing a counter right hand but Hiro manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marcus takes a swing at Hiro's ribcage but misses.
Marcus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiro.
As Hiro looks to move away, Marcus throws a big counter combo but Hiro just gets out of the way.
Marcus checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuromiya Hiro 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hiro takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Philip Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus scores with a hook.
Hiro tries to land a leg kick but Marcus saw it coming and moves away.
Marcus slips a straight right by Hiro.
Marcus lands a jab to Hiro's midsection.
Hiro misses with a straight right.
Hiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcus counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiro.
Kuromiya Hiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
Hiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Marcus's head.
Hiro moves forwards but Marcus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hiro clobbers Marcus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marcus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hiro.
Hiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marcus connects with a leg kick.
Hiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marcus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Marcus throws a lazy right hand but Hiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Hiro.
Hiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marcus with a body shot.
A big right from Marcus misses.
Hiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcus.
Marcus moves out of range as Hiro strikes.
Hiro swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Hiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcus.
Hiro takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Hiro misses with a straight right.
Hiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marcus.
Hiro throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Hiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcus's hands.
Hiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marcus just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Marcus throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Kuromiya Hiro has been cut.
Marcus checks a leg kick.
As Hiro backs away, Marcus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marcus swings for the body but Hiro moves out of range.
Hiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marcus with a body shot.
Hiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Marcus moves into the clinch.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Hiro.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Hiro. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcus.
Hiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Marcus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marcus lands a lovely overhand right.
Marcus dips to his left and cracks Hiro with an uppercut!
Hiro lands with a nice body punch.
Marcus misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Marcus.
Marcus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcus manages to avoid it.#T3#
Marcus throws a low kick but Hiro avoids it.
Hiro throws a leg kick which misses Marcus's front leg but catches the back leg as Marcus tries to avoid it.
Marcus takes one to the chin there.
Marcus blocks a jab.
Hiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcus slips under a jab from Hiro.
Hiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcus.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marcus throws a hook to the side of Hiro's head but Hiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Marcus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marcus works on Hiro's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Marcus fails to land.
Marcus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Marcus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hiro misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiro scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Hiro looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.
Hiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Marcus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hiro jabs Marcus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marcus slips a straight right by Hiro.
Hiro throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Hiro throws the left hand but Marcus avoids the punch easily.
Hiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiro is just out of range.
Hiro lands with a straight right. Marcus didn't see that one coming.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marcus takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcus.
Marcus checks a leg kick nicely.
Hiro misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Marcus.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hiro counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuromiya Hiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuromiya Hiro!
Kuromiya Hiro made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Marcus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marcus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiro lands a nice hook to Marcus's body. Marcus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hiro lands a slapping body shot.
Hiro throws the left hand but Marcus avoids the punch easily.
Marcus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiro.
Hiro lands with a right hand.
Hiro throws a leg kick
and Marcus counters with an outside leg kick.
Marcus throws a wild body kick that Hiro sees coming a mile off.
Hiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcus.
Marcus throws a big counter combination but Hiro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Marcus misses its intended target.
Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiro.
Hiro tries to work over Marcus's front leg with a kick but Marcus checks it.
Hiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiro.
Marcus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiro takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus swings for the body but Hiro moves out of range.
Marcus avoids the body shot from Hiro.
It looked like Marcus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hiro lands a jab to Marcus's midsection.
Hiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marcus rather than just go for the knockout.
Marcus misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Hiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A lazy left from Marcus finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Marcus - just one landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marcus. That's going to slow Hiro down.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hiro defending well as Marcus loads up on a big left hand.
Hiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiro tests Marcus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Marcus lunges at Hiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hiro's hand.
Hiro scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Marcus pushes Hiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hiro on the inside.
Hiro misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus tries to work over Hiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcus tries to work over Hiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Marcus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hiro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Marcus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marcus.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Hiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiro blocks an uppercut.
Hiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcus.
Marcus tries to throw a body punch but Hiro avoids it by throwing Marcus back against the cage.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from Hiro.
Hiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcus throws a body punch but Hiro moves out of range.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiro connects with a right hand. Marcus shakes it off.#T3#
Marcus with a hook.
Marcus throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Marcus.
Marcus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marcus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marcus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiro.
Marcus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Hiro checks it.
Hiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marcus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Hiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marcus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiro. Hiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
Hiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Marcus throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiro connects with a leg kick.
Marcus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Hiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiro.#T4#
Marcus connects with a right hand. Hiro shakes it off.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiro loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
Marcus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Hiro.
Kuromiya Hiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiro scores with a nice strike.
Marcus throws a body kick that misses.
Marcus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcus manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Hiro.
Hiro is looking to chop away at Marcus's legs.
Hiro avoids a kick to the body.
Hiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiro wants to land a leg kick but Marcus is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hiro. That snapped Marcus's head back.
Hiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Hiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marcus slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuromiya Hiro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hiro slips a straight right by Marcus.
Marcus just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus staying out of range there.
Marcus defending well as Hiro loads up on a big left hand.
Hiro misses with a straight left.
Hiro throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.
Marcus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Marcus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiro moves out of range of the body kick from Marcus.
Marcus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcus.
Marcus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Hiro throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hiro throws a leg kick
and Marcus counters with a body kick that stops Hiro in his tracks momentarily.
Hiro misses with a looping left.
Marcus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hiro throws out a counter right but Marcus avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Hiro catches Marcus right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Hiro with a jab.
Marcus stuns Hiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hiro throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Hiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marcuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Decent striking displayed by Marcus there.
Marcus throws a poor cross that misses
and Hiro counters with a good low kick that Marcus was not able to check.
Hiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiro.
Hiro slips under a jab.
Hiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus.
Hiro misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Hiro.
Hiro throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiro circles away.
Hiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marcus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiro loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Hiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Marcus misses. #T2#
Marcus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body kick from Marcus.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiro misses with a wild body shot.
Hiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcus needs to keep his hands up - Hiro had a free shot at his head there.
Hiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus tries to land a front kick but Hiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marcus checks the leg kick.
Marcus misses with a body shot.
Marcus connects with a body shot that sends Hiro's belly button to the back.
Marcus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiro misses with a straight left.
Marcus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Marcus's head.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiro looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.
Marcus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hiro avoids the body shot from Marcus. #T3#
Marcus lands with a good body shot.
Marcus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiro.
Hiro swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus throws a head kick but Hiro moves out of range.
Marcus throws a shot from downtown. Hiro moves away and avoids it.
Hiro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That kick from Hiro tenderised Marcus's leg. Marcus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hiro throws a leg kick
and Marcus counters with a nice body kick.
Hiro tries to score with a low kick but Marcus moves his leg out of the way.
Hiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marcus jabs Hiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marcus can pounce on him.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiro throws a shot from downtown. Marcus moves away and avoids it.
Hiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marcus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marcus clobbers Hiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiro throws a jab when Marcus was well out of range.#T4#
Marcus blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hiro.
Hiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Hiro finds it's target.
Hiro looks to land a right hand but Marcus moved out of range.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Hiro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hiro misses with a straight right.
Marcus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiro cracks Marcus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marcus swings for the body but Hiro moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marcus.
Marcus connects with a crisp jab.
Marcus loads up on a big right hand but Hiro slips the punch.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marcus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiro is just out of range.
Marcus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Philip Marcus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Marcus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marcus.
Marcus takes one to the side of the head.
Hiro scores with the left hand. Marcus knows he should have avoided that one.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marcus to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Marcus moves into the clinch.
Marcus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hiro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short body shot lands from Hiro as the two fighters clinch.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiro misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiro's elbow.
Hiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Marcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marcus tries to clinch but Hiro is having none of it.
Hiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
A slow jab from Hiro misses its intended target.
Marcus tries to land a front kick but Hiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marcus lands a glancing blow to the side of Hiro's head.
Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiro.
Marcus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hiro takes one on the button.#CL#
Marcus moves into the clinch.
Hiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Hiro misses with some punches.
Hiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcus.
Hiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiro.
Marcus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus. #T2#
Hiro misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Marcus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marcus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcus misses with a body kick.
Marcus throws a hook but Hiro blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Marcus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiro misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Marcus.
Marcus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marcus blocks a jab.
Hiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hiro looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.
Marcus misses with a body kick.
Hiro looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.
Marcus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hiro takes a step back to recover.
Hiro swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hiro's head.
A leg kick checked by Marcus.
Marcus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.#T3##CL#
Marcus clinches up against the cage.
Marcus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiro's elbow.
Marcus struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiro controls his hands.
Marcus wants to stall. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcus throws a right and a left that Hiro avoids nicely.
Hiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiro misses the target.
Kuromiya Hiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marcus.
Marcus backing away here, and Hiro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcus needs to keep his hands up - Hiro had a free shot at his head there.
Marcus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marcus takes a swing at Hiro's ribcage but misses.
Marcus throws a body punch but Hiro moves out of range.
Marcus moves away from the strike by Hiro.
And Marcus counters with a quick kick to the body but Hiro blocks it.
Hiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Marcus off the cage and back into range.
Marcus lands a jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiro moves away.
Hiro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hiro takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus slips under a jab from Hiro.
Hiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hiro misses the shot to the body.
Hiro connects with a looping right hand.
Hiro is looking to chop away at Marcus's legs.
Marcus misses with a hook. Hiro ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Marcus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiro misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcus lands a body punch.

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 Philip Marcus.
I think Marcus 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SMASH: Pushkin vs Vrjalya
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Marcus connects with an inside leg kick.
Marcus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lutang.
Lutang wants to counter with a clinch but Marcus pushes him away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lutang - that will leave a mark!
Marcus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcus thuds a left hand into Lutang's body.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marcus avoids a kick to the body.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcus throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
Marcus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutang tried to score with a low kick but Marcus checks it.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lutang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lutang scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lutang. Marcus shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lutang. Marcus shrugs it off though. #T1#
Marcus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lutang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcus on the side of the head.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus.
Lutang wants to counter the offense by Marcus and move into the clinch position.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marcus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lutang - the referee stops the clock and Marcus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lutang. Marcus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marcus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marcus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Good leg kick by Lutang.
Lutang tries to land a body kick
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marcus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lutang lands a lovely overhand right.
Lutang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marcus will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marcus.
Lutang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
Marcus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marcus moves away from the strike by Lutang.
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
Lutang throws a fast counter high kick but Marcus manages to duck under it in time.
Lutang lands a leg kick that knocks Marcus off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Lutang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Lutang.
Lutang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcus is looking to wear down Lutang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marcus scores with a shot to the body.
Marcus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Marcus misses
and Lutang counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lutang throws a big shot that misses.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marcus. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Lutang. #T3#
Marcus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Lutang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
A good leg kick by Lutang.
Lutang scores with a nice head shot.
Lutang tries a low kick but Marcus avoids it.
Lutang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marcus.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
Marcus throws a right hand that misses
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcus.
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marcus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lutang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcus's hands.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutang scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Lutang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lutang throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus throwing a counter right hand but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marcus. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcus moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marcus if he has to take too many more of those.
Marcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lutang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus walks into a stiff left hand from Lutang.
Marcus just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus scores with a head kick.
Marcus misses with a jab to the body
and Lutang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Donk. Lutang catches Marcus right on the button with a cross.
Lutang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Lutang.
Marcus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marcus scores with a jab.
Lutang scores with a sloppy right hand. Marcus should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Marcus blocks the low kick.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcus. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang lands a lovely overhand right.
Lutang jabs Marcus to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Marcus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Marcus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marcus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang unleashes a big counter combination but Marcus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lutang looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marcus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lutang swings widly with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus slips a jab from Lutang.
Lutang thuds his shin into the meat of Marcus's side.#CL2#
Lutang instigates a clinch. #BC#
Marcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Lutang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Lutang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lutang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marcus eats them both and turns towards Lutang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Marcus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marcus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcus moves out of range of the body kick.
Lutang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marcus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marcus punishes Lutang's body with a nice straight punch.
Marcus misses with a straight left.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
Lutang tries to work over Marcus's front leg with a kick but Marcus checks it.
Marcus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lutang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lutang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lutang motions for Marcus to come forward. Lutang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Marcus throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch lands to the side of Marcus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marcus lands a leg kick that knocks Lutang off balance momentarily.
Lutang blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lutang.
A head kick misses from Marcus.
Marcus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lutang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lutang is looking to chop away at Marcus's legs. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lutang.
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Lutang misses
and Marcus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Lutang tries to clinch but Marcus is having none of it.
Marcus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marcus takes a swing at Lutang's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Marcus's defenses.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
Lutang throws a wild body kick that Marcus sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Lutang misses.
Lutang throws a shot from downtown. Marcus moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
Lutang misses the shot to the body.
Marcus loads up on a big right hand but Lutang slips the punch.
Lutang lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcus misses with a shot to the body
and Lutang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lutang lands a leg kick that knocks Marcus off balance momentarily.
Lutang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Marcus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lutang throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lutang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcus. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Lutang loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
Marcus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lutang connects with a crisp jab.
Lutang checks a low kick from Marcus.
Lutang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marcus loads up on a big right hand but Lutang slips the punch.
Lutang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marcus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lutang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marcus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lutang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lutang throws a jab when Marcus was well out of range.
Marcus cracks Lutang with an open hand slap.
Marcus checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
A slow jab from Lutang misses its intended target.
Lutang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marcus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marcus ducks right into an uppercut from Lutang.
Lutang lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marcus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marcus misses with a low kick.
Lutang misses with a body punch
and Marcus counters with a series of strikes. Lutang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lutang cracks Marcus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lutang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
A slow jab from Marcus misses its intended target.
A solid body kick from Lutang.
Lutang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Lutang cracks Marcus with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lutang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marcus walks into a left hand.
Lutang moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Lutang cracks a nice hook into Marcus's ribs.
Lutang sizes up Marcus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Marcus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick from Lutang misses.
Lutang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marcus throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcus moves out of range as Lutang throws a body kick.
Lutang thuds a left hand into Marcus's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang lands with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lutang.
Marcus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang misses with an uppercut
and Marcus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lutang lands a right hook to the body.
Lutang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lutang lands with a good body shot.
Lutang scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang cracks Marcus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Marcus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
Lutang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marcus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
Lutang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lutang misses with a lunging right hand
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lutang throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Lutang misses with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lutang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Marcus misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Lutang.
A swing and a miss from Lutang.
Lutang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
Marcus throws a head kick that half lands.
Marcus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lutang.
Lutang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Marcus walks into a jab.
Lutang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Lutang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutang.
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
Marcus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus counters with a head kick. That will keep Lutang thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Donk. Lutang catches Marcus right on the button with a cross.
Marcus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lutang's head.
Marcus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
A counter left hand to the body from Marcus misses its target.#T3#
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marcus scores with a body shot.
Lutang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Marcus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marcus.
Nice shot by Lutang.
Marcus throws a sloppy head kick
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Lutang misses with a straight right.
Lutang throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lutang is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lutang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marcus checks it well.
Lutang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcus's hands.#T4#
Lutang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marcus throws a solid leg kick but Lutang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marcus.
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marcus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marcus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lutang. That did some damage!
Lutang misses with an uppercut.
Marcus misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus staying out of range there.
Lutang misses with a hook. Marcus ducked under it nicely.
Marcus swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Marcus throws a head kick but Lutang moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Marcus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Philip Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcus manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Marcus misses the target.
Lutang tests Marcus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Marcus blocks the leg kick.
Lutang misses with a left hand
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lutang blocks a head kick by Marcus.
Lutang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Marcus blocks it well.
Lutang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lutang lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Marcus tries to keep at a distance but Lutang has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lutang throws a leg kick which misses Marcus's front leg but catches the back leg as Marcus tries to avoid it.
Lutang misses with a shot to the body
letting Marcus counter with a right hand.
Lutang throws a leg kick but Marcus moved away.
Marcus moves forwards but Lutang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marcus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lutang tries to score with a low kick but Marcus moves his leg out of the way.
Marcus avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Marcus throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lutang throws the kick towards the body but Marcus avoids it.
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.#T2#
Lutang throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcus.
A head kick by Marcus misses
and Lutang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook 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!
Marcus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutang can pounce on him.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang connects with a nice looking jab.
Lutang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lutang throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.
As Lutang backs away, Marcus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Lutang misses with a hook
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus feints a jab promting Lutang to slip. Marcus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lutang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lutang looks to clinch
and Marcus counters with an inside leg kick.
Lutang just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lutang scores with a sloppy right hand. Marcus should have avoided that one.
Lutang moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Lutang gets a clinch.
Marcus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lutang fails to land.
Lutang misses with some punches.
Marcus presses Lutang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lutang is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
Marcus stalling the fight.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marcus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutang.
A short right from Marcus.
Lutang lands a body punch.
Sun Lutang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Marcus is struggling to control the position.
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sun Lutang.
Well Lutang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!
Sun Lutang is the new featherweight champion!
Sun Lutang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Gustafsson 2
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dayton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice jab there from Marcus.
A big left from Marcus misses.
Dayton with the counter takedown but Marcus avoids it easily.
Marcus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dayton s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus lands with a cross.
Dayton slips under a jab.#T1#
Marcus throws a leg kick which misses Dayton 's front leg but catches the back leg as Dayton tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Marcus.
Dayton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marcus misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Dayton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dayton .
Marcus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dayton prevents Marcus from getting back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Marcus is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dayton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcus.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Marcus won't allow it.
Marcus is trying to force a seperation but Dayton has the dominant position.#BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Philip Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcus swings for the body but Dayton moves out of range.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Marcus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marcus.
A slow jab from Marcus misses its intended target.
Dayton with the counter takedown but Marcus avoids it easily.
Marcus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Marcus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marcus.
Marcus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dayton s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marcus throws an overhand right that lands on Dayton 's shoulder, as Dayton tries to avoid the shot.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Dayton ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Marcus, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Marcus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dayton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marcus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dayton .
Dayton slips a straight right by Marcus.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcus connects with a crisp jab.
Dayton drops his hands momentarily and Marcus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marcus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marcus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marcus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dayton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton ducks under a wild hook from Marcus.
Marcus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dayton can do to turn this around?
Marcus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dayton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Dayton tries to counter it with a takedown but Marcus pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Dayton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marcus scores with a sloppy right hand. Dayton should have avoided that one.
Marcus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dayton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marcus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marcus thuds a left hand into Dayton 's body.#T2#
Marcus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marcus looks to land a right hand but Dayton moved out of range.
Dayton with the counter takedown but Marcus avoids it easily.
Marcus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dayton .
Dayton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marcus lands with a hook. Dayton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD#
Marcus drops Dayton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dayton looks back up at him and smiles so Marcus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Dayton takes one on the button.
Marcus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dayton 's hands.
Dayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus.
Marcus throws an overhand right that lands on Dayton 's shoulder, as Dayton tries to avoid the shot.
Dayton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marcus scores with a jab. Dayton acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Dayton ducks down to avoid it.
And Dayton tries to counter it with a takedown but Marcus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marcus throws a nice head kick!
Dayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus.
Dayton with the counter takedown but Marcus avoids it easily.
Dayton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marcus throws out the jab.
Dayton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marcus cracks Dayton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Marcus connects with a high kick.
Marcus connects with a crisp jab.
Marcus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marcus throws a one two combo.
Marcus misses with a looping right.
Dayton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Dayton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marcus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Dayton being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Marcus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dayton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dayton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Philip Marcus is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Marcus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marcus 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.
Dayton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcus.
Dayton tries to counter with a clinch but Marcus shakes him off and moves away.
Marcus throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayton .
Dayton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marcus lands a slapping body shot.
Marcus throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Marcus misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Marcus manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Marcus is trying to break the clinch but Dayton has him pressed against the cage.
Dayton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcus has had enough of the clinch but Dayton keeps him there for the moment.
Marcus gets through Dayton 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dayton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dayton is trying to pull guard but Marcus has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Marcus gets through Dayton 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Marcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dayton . Dayton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marcus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcus cracks Dayton with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcus. Dayton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marcus throws a head kick that Dayton semi-blocks. #ROC#Dayton is rocked!
Marcus catches Dayton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus scores with a jab.#T1#
Marcus scores with a punch to the head.
Dayton is still on wobbly legs! Can Marcus finish him?
Marcus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dayton seems to have recovered his senses.
Marcus throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayton .
Dayton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marcus.
Marcus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Dayton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Marcus there.
Marcus throws a shot from downtown. Dayton moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Marcus lands a big head kick that sends Dayton tumbling to the mat! Marcus takes a step backwards and waves Dayton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus is looking to score with low kicks.
Dayton tries to counter with a clinch but Marcus shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Marcus cracks Dayton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marcus loads up on a big right hand but Dayton slips the punch.
And Dayton tries to counter it with a takedown but Marcus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marcus tests Dayton 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Marcus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Marcus. #T4#
A lazy left from Marcus finds it's target.
Marcus misses with a looping right.
Dayton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dayton blocks a jab.
Dayton with the counter takedown but Marcus avoids it easily.
Marcus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus had his way with Small Dayton in that round.
That's time! Marcus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Marcus kicks off Dayton and gets to his feet.
Philip Marcus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marcus. That's going to slow Dayton down.
Dayton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcus.
Marcus lands a high kick!
Dayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Dayton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marcus throws out the jab.
Dayton tries to counter with a clinch but Marcus shakes him off and moves away.
Marcus lands with a nice body punch.
Marcus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marcus lands a body shot.
Dayton takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Marcus lands a body shot.
Dayton 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dayton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marcus lands a head kick. Dayton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marcus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dayton takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Marcus cracks Dayton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dayton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dayton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dayton avoids the head kick by Marcus.
Dayton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marcus with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Dayton takes one to the chin there.
Marcus throws a big shot that misses.
Dayton slips under a jab from Marcus.
Dayton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marcus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dayton .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good leg kick by Marcus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marcus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:43
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:43
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Philip Marcus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Rocksaw vs Krylov
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Marcus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cheese.
Marcus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marcus throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marcus connects with an inside leg kick.
Cheese connects with a body shot that sends Marcus's belly button to the back.
Cheese lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marcus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Cheese checks it.
Cheese checks a low kick from Marcus.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Marcus.
Marcus sizes up Cheese with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marcus tries to land a leg kick but Cheese saw it coming and moves away.
Cheese with the inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cheese.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Cheese is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Marcus.
Cheese is still on wobbly legs! Can Marcus finish him?
Marcus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cheese seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Cheese connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcus's hands.
Cheese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcus.
Cheese throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Marcus misses.
Cheese misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marcus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cheese swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
Marcus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cheese just manages to avoid it.
Marcus avoids a kick to the body.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
Marcus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marcus throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese works Marcus's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Cheese chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Marcus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Cheese.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheese moves away.
Cheese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cheese fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcus.
Cheese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcus.
Marcus misses with an uppercut. Cheese saw that one coming.
Cheese throws a fast counter high kick but Marcus manages to duck under it in time.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Cheese lands.#KD#
Marcus drops Cheese with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cheese looks back up at him and smiles so Marcus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Marcus throws out a leg kick but Cheese moves out of range and Marcus only half commits.
Cheese steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Marcus throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a stiff right hand.
Cheese throws the left hand but Marcus avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Marcus. #T3#
Marcus slips under a jab from Cheese.
Cheese dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A low kick lands for Marcus.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marcus, as that shot connected.
Cheese misses with an uppercut.
Cheese throws a series of punches but Marcus moves out of range.
Cheese misses with a hook. Marcus ducked under it nicely.
Cheese blocks a head kick by Marcus.
A little jabbing left from Cheese on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Cheese.
Marcus tried to score with a low kick but Cheese checks it.
Cheese turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marcus misses with a low kick as Cheese jumps back.
Cheese fails with the takedown.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Cheese.
Marcus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Marcus lands a big right hook! Cheese looks hurt but is still standing! Marcus lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Cheese falls down and Marcus dives in with a huge hammer fist! Cheese's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Marcus runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Philip Marcus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1079 Sitsongrit v John
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Marcus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcus connects with a solid leg kick.
Marcus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fuguego digs a good body shot into Marcus's ribs.
Marcus takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Fuguego darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fuguego scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fuguego is keen to just control but Marcus is a slippery customer.
Marcus trying to control from the bottom.
Marcus is staying active underneath Fuguego, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marcus wants to improve his position but Fuguego is controlling well.
Marcus keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Fuguego seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fuguego working Marcus over with strikes.
Fuguego is keen to just control but Marcus is a slippery customer.
Marcus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuguego. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fuguego sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marcus defending well though.
Fuguego has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marcus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Still in half guard, Fuguego seems content to control.
Fuguego is thwarting Marcus's attempts to control the position.
Fuguego sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marcus defending well though.
Fuguego landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuguego is looking to take a break and control but Marcus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuguego working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marcus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Marcus tries to get to full guard but Fuguego has control of the leg.
Marcus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fuguego wants to control but Marcus is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Fuguego has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fuguego landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fuguego stalling.
Fuguego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marcus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Fuguego trying to work for an americana but Marcus has managed to regain full guard.
Fuguego is looking to work some ground and pound but Marcus has wrist control.
Fuguego throws a strike but Marcus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Fuguego looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Fuguego is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marcus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fuguego's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus wants to control from the top but Fuguego keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonse Fuguego 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#
Fuguego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marcus avoids the body shot from Fuguego.
Fuguego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fuguego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marcus.
Fuguego throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Fuguego.
Fuguego misses the body punch
and Marcus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fuguego's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marcus throws out the jab.
Marcus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fuguego looks to throw the jab but Marcus is out of range.
Fuguego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Fuguego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcus.
Fuguego shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuguego.
Fuguego scores with a shot to the body.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Philip Marcus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuguego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. Marcus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuguego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcus. Marcus obviously looking to wear him down.
Marcus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fuguego counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Fuguego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fuguego.
Nice takedown defense from Marcus. No joy for Fuguego on that attempt.
Fuguego is looking to wear down Marcus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fuguego throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Fuguego throws a sloppy body shot
and Marcus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus motions for Fuguego to come forward. Marcus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus with a nice calf kick.
Fuguego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuguego.#TD#
Fuguego shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Marcus has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fuguego is on him like a limpet, forcing Marcus back against the cage.#T3#
Marcus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcus misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fuguego. #BC2#
Marcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuguego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marcus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fuguego's head.
Fuguego misses with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fuguego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Fuguego.
Fuguego throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuguego dips to his left and cracks Marcus with an uppercut!#T4#
Fuguego throws a low kick but Marcus avoids it.
Marcus connects with the punch.
Fuguego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marcus momentarily.
Fuguego fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonse Fuguego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. Marcus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuguego misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fuguego cracks Marcus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fuguego takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marcus throws a head kick but Fuguego moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Philip Marcus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Marcus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuguego misses with a low kick.
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Fuguego ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Fuguego misses.
Fuguego thows a leg kick but Marcus checks it
and Marcus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fuguego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Marcus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marcus misses with a head kick. #TD#
Fuguego throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marcus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fuguego is in Marcus's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcus, not yet.
Fuguego engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fuguego postures up and lands a big shot to Marcus's brow. #T1#
Fuguego landing with the ground and pound.
Fuguego controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alphonse Fuguego overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuguego.
Fuguego wants to pass the guard but Marcus is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fuguego accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marcus looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcus, not yet.
Fuguego trying to control but Marcus is working from the bottom.
Fuguego won't allow Marcus to get back to his feet.
Fuguego preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marcus tried to score with a low kick but Fuguego checks it.
Fuguego misses the body punch
and Marcus counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Marcus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fuguego doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Fuguego misses its intended target.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuguego stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Fuguego moves away from the strike by Marcus.
Fuguego misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Fuguego.
Nice takedown defense from Marcus. No joy for Fuguego on that attempt.
Fuguego lands a head shot.
Marcus lands a jab to the head.
A head kick from Marcus lands but Fuguego takes it in his stride.
Fuguego misses with a jab to the body
and Marcus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Fuguego shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fuguego showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuguego.
Fuguego thows a huge punch but Marcus dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fuguego in particular looking to stall.
Marcus is staying active underneath Fuguego, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marcus wants to get back to full guard.
Marcus is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Fuguego is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marcus is just riding it out for now. Fuguego eventually gives up the hold.
Fuguego seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Philip Marcus just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Marcus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuguego on the side of the head.
Fuguego 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.
Marcus flicks out a counter leg kick but Fuguego steps away.
That kick from Marcus tenderised Fuguego's leg. Fuguego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marcus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fuguego was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marcus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fuguego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marcus.
Marcus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fuguego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuguego misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcus misses with a low kick.
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuguego is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Fuguego tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Fuguego sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
A good leg kick by Fuguego.
Fuguego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fuguego throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fuguego throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcus counters with a good low kick that Fuguego was not able to check.
Marcus wants to slow Fuguego down by chopping away at his legs.
Fuguego jabs Marcus right on the nose. Marcus blinks but takes it well.
Fuguego missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuguego misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Marcus.
Fuguego misses with a shot to the body
and Marcus counters with a good low kick that Fuguego was not able to check. #T2#
A jab from Fuguego does it's job there.
Fuguego tried to score with a low kick but Marcus checks it.
Marcus tries a quick counter leg kick but Fuguego is wise to it.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuguego takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Fuguego slips under a jab from Marcus.
Fuguego gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Marcus.
Marcus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Marcus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
Fuguego misses with a body shot
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Fuguego does it's job there.#T3#
Donk. Marcus catches Fuguego right on the button with a cross.
Fuguego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marcus.
Fuguego is looking to chop away at Marcus's legs.
Marcus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fuguego throws a hook to the side of Marcus's head but Marcus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuguego tries a low kick but Marcus avoids it.
Marcus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fuguego has time to react.
Marcus tried to score with a low kick but Fuguego checks it.
Marcus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuguego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuguego throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alphonse Fuguego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuguego blocks a head kick by Marcus.
Fuguego misses with a hook to the body
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcus misses with a looping right.
Marcus throws a shot from downtown. Fuguego moves away and avoids it.
Marcus throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Fuguego counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marcus won't be happy with that.
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!
Marcus is looking to regain half guard here but Fuguego keeps moving and retains side control.
Marcus is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
Marcus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
A head kick misses from Marcus.
Philip Marcus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcus is looking to score with low kicks.
Fuguego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marcus misses with a body shot.
Fuguego misses with a body punch
and Marcus counters with an outside leg kick.
Marcus avoids the body shot from Fuguego.
Fuguego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Marcus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fuguego with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego dips to his left and cracks Marcus with an uppercut!
Fuguego misses with a body punch
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuguego scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuguego.
Fuguego cracks Marcus with an open hand slap.
Fuguego misses with a shot to the body
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Fuguego shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marcus is trying to defend but Fuguego finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fuguego not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fuguego missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marcus trying to control but Fuguego postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fuguego in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Marcus is trying to maintain the position but Fuguego is very close to passing his half guard.
Fuguego thows a huge punch but Marcus dodges it nicely.
Marcus wants to get back to full guard.
Marcus trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fuguego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marcus under the eye.
Marcus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuguego misses with a looping left.#T3#
Jab from Marcus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marcus.
Fuguego misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Marcus to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuguego throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus counters with a nice leg kick.
Fuguego throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuguego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marcus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fuguego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marcus throws a head kick but Fuguego moves out of range.
Fuguego thows a leg kick but Marcus checks it
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Marcus misses
enabling Fuguego to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Marcus scores with a sloppy right hand. Fuguego should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus with a nice calf kick.
Fuguego throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus counters with a leg kick.
Fuguego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marcus.
Fuguego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fuguego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marcus throws a leg kick
and Fuguego counters with a good low kick that Marcus was not able to check.
Fuguego swings widly with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Fuguego misses with a shot to the body
enabling Marcus to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuguego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marcus 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alphonse Fuguego!
During a confident post fight interview, Alphonse Fuguego thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd 3
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Marcus lands a right hook to the body.
Cheese with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcus throws a shot to the body.
Cheese shoots in and drives through. Marcus sprawls well.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheese was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
Marcus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marcus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheese connects with a leg kick.
Cheese misses with a low kick as Marcus jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Marcus.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
letting Marcus counter with a right hand.
Marcus looks to land a left hand but Cheese moved out of range nicely.
Cheese lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cheese lands an overhand right.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cheese is defended easily by Marcus.
Marcus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cheese throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marcus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cheese with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a flying knee that drops Cheese! Marcus dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus retains his featherweight title!
Philip Marcus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Marcus throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Marcus breaks from the clinch.
Marcus digs a good hook to Furioto's body.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Furioto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marcus throws a nice head kick!
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Furioto.
Marcus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Furioto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
Furioto throwing a counter right hand but Marcus manages to avoid it.
Marcus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Maximus Furioto's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Furioto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marcus quickly recovers to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marcus has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marcus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marcus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marcus sees it coming and defends easily.
Furioto prevents Marcus from improving his position.#T3#
Marcus pushes Furioto off looking to stand but Furioto dives back in and keeps control.
Marcus is pressing down on Furioto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Marcus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marcus manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Marcus's guard.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Furioto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marcus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marcus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Marcus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marcus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
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.#R2#
Furioto throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.#TD#
Furioto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Marcus kicks off Furioto and gets to his feet.
Furioto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Furioto has his takedown stuffed
and Marcus counters with a two punch combo.
Furioto misses with an uppercut
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick.
Furioto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marcus circles away.
A nice side step and Marcus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus scores with a head kick. Furioto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice jab there from Marcus.
Nice sprawl there from Marcus as Furioto shoots in.#T2#
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto.
Furioto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Furioto is looking to counter the offense by Marcus and move into the clinch.
Marcus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Furioto is out of range.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Marcus misses with a low kick.
Philip Marcus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.
Furioto checks a leg kick nicely.
Marcus stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Furioto shoots in and bounces Marcus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marcus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Marcus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Furioto's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marcus is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto'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.#R3#
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
Marcus leaves Furioto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcus flicks out a counter leg kick but Furioto steps away.
Furioto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcus. Marcus obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus digs a good body shot into Furioto's ribs.
No luck for Furioto with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Furioto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marcus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Furioto somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Furioto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Marcus manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Marcus. No joy for Furioto on that attempt.
Marcus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furioto moves away.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcus as he avoids it easily.
Marcus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Marcus misses with a straight right.
Marcus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Furioto throws a big counter combination but Marcus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marcus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Furioto rather than just go for the knockout.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Marcus sprawls well.
Marcus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcus but Marcus pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Furioto moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Marcus connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Furioto looking to score a takedown here. Marcus is defending well but Furioto drives through and ends up in Marcus's guard.
Marcus is controlling Furioto's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto stopping the sweep attempt from Marcus.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Furioto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Marcus's corner calls for a 1-2. Marcus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcus defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Marcus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Marcus misses.
Marcus prevents the takedown attempt.
Furioto goes for a takedown attempt but Marcus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto.
Marcus flicks out a counter leg kick but Furioto steps away.
Furioto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marcus can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Furioto or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcus, which made it look bad.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marcus lands with an overhand left.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus throws a fast counter high kick but Furioto manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Furioto backwards. #BC2#
Marcus manages to break the clinch.
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Marcus, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Marcus against the cage but Marcus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marcus throws out a counter right but Furioto avoids it with no problem.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus. #T3#
Marcus scores with a hook to the body. Furioto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marcus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus throws out a counter right but Furioto avoids it with no problem.
Marcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Furioto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Furioto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Furioto goes for a double leg but Marcus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marcus continues to drive forward.
Marcus throws a big counter head kick but Furioto avoids it with no problem.
Marcus lands a left hand.
Furioto wants a takedown but no success here.
Marcus lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Marcus breaks from the clinch.
Furioto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marcus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Furioto scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#Maximus Furioto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marcus takes a swing at Furioto's ribcage but misses.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus lands a jab to Furioto's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Marcus lands with a kick to the temple. Furioto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcus as he avoids it easily.
Furioto shoots in but Marcus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furioto avoids the body shot from Marcus.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus slaps away a takedown attempt from Furioto, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Furioto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marcus throws a hook to the side of Furioto's head but Furioto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Marcus looks to move away, Furioto throws a big counter combo but Marcus just gets out of the way.
Marcus stuffs the takedown attempt from Furioto. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marcus pinned against the cage. Marcus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furioto was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
Marcus is looking to slow Furioto down with leg kicks.
Furioto throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furioto moves away.
Marcus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Furioto. That did some damage!
Philip Marcus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furioto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Furioto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Marcus slaps away a takedown attempt from Furioto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marcus lands a head kick!
Furioto misses with a hook.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt - Marcus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 43:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus is the new featherweight champion!
Philip Marcus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Maximus Furioto spoke after the fight, saying 'oohhh!nooooo!'.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Roy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roy misses with an uppercut
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roy swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Marcus counters with a head kick that drops Roy to the mat! Roy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Roy is rocked!
Roy lands a body shot.
Roy is still on wobbly legs! Can Marcus finish him?
Roy misses the jab.
A jab from Roy misses.
Roy seems to have recovered his senses.
Roy misses with a lunging right hand
and Marcus counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Roy out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Marcus is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
White Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Marcus throws a hook but White Jr avoids it easily.
White Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruce White Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
White Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Marcus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Marcus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but White Jr blocks it well.
White Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marcus will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! White Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marcus - the referee stops the clock and White Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marcus. White Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
Despite the aggression on Marcus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marcus lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Marcus does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr is looking to wear down Marcus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
White Jr wants to clinch.
Marcus is trying to counter with his kicks.
White Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White Jr is looking to clinch but Marcus is avoiding it.
Marcus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Marcus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
White Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarcus.#CL#
White Jr has closed the distance and engaged Marcus in a clinch. #T2#
Marcus blocks an uppercut.
White Jr misses with a knee strike.
White Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marcus.
White Jr tries a body shot but Marcus blocks it.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
White Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Marcus manages to break the clinch.
White Jr takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marcus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - White Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White Jr backing away here, and Marcus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
White Jr misses with a hook.
Marcus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but White Jr blocks it well.
White Jr misses with a hook
and Marcus counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for White Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
Marcus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
White Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
White Jr throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus dodges the punch combination from White Jr.
White Jr swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcus manages to avoid it.
White Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus counters with a three punch combo that has White Jr backing up. White Jr nods at Marcus to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White Jr swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from White Jr misses.
A nice side step and Marcus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
White Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White Jr misses the body punch
and Marcus counters with a left and a right that stings White Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr misses with a lunging right hand
letting Marcus counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bruce White Jr has been cut.
White Jr throws a right hand that misses
letting Marcus counter with a right hand.
White Jr lands a slapping body shot.
White Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marcus at a distance.
White Jr scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce White Jr's cut.
That's time! White Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
White Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White Jr moves in looking to clinch but Marcus pushes him off.
Marcus darts in trying to clinch
and White Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White Jr stuns Marcus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White Jr throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Philip Marcus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White Jr misses with a left hand
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Marcus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White Jr.
A nice side step and Marcus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marcus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
White Jr closes the distance and pushes Marcus back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White Jr.
Marcus misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
White Jr tries a knee to the head but Marcus blocks it. #T2#
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcus blocks a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr lands a right hand.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action. #BC2#
Marcus breaks the clinch.
White Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Jr misses the body punch
and White Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White Jr throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
White Jr misses with a body shot
and Marcus counters with a good, hard body kick but White Jr shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcus.
White Jr looks to land a combination. Marcus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
White Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
White Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3##CL#
White Jr clinches.
Marcus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
A short right from White Jr.
Marcus blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr. #BC2#
Marcus manages to break the clinch.
White Jr jabs Marcus to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
White Jr closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Marcus breaks the clinch.
Marcus works over White Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Marcus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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#
White Jr darts in and clinches Marcus up against the cage.#T4#
Marcus controlling the action here for a moment.
White Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcus can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Marcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcus manages to avoid it.
Marcus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcus is looking for the big counter here.
White Jr takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses. #CL#
White Jr moves into the clinch.
White Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marcus.
White Jr misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcus.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce White Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Marcus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
White Jr misses with a body kick.
White Jr lands with a hook. Marcus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
White Jr takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Marcus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
White Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White Jr swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Marcus unleashes a big counter combination but White Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
White Jr tried to score with a low kick but Marcus checks it.#T1#
Marcus connects with an inside leg kick.
White Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
White Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#White Jr is rocked!
White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Bruce White Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcus avoids the body shot from White Jr.
Marcus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marcus keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcus unleashes a big counter combination but White Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick lands for Marcus. #T2#
Marcus keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Marcus misses.#CL2#
Marcus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Marcus working aggressively here.
White Jr misses with some punches.
Marcus managing to block the knees to the body from White Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcus.
Bruce White Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr taking a breather.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr. #BC2#
Marcus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and White Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White Jr scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Marcus does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
White Jr with a hook.
White Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White Jr looks to clinch
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
White Jr takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus thinks about the counter body kick.
White Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White Jr misses with a body shot
and Marcus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White Jr thinking.
A shot to the body from White Jr misses
and Marcus counters with a nice low kick that buckles White Jr's knee momentarily.#T4#
A shot to the body from White Jr misses
and Marcus counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr misses the body punch
and Marcus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Marcus.
White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcus is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like White Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marcus.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
Marcus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for White Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White Jr tries to clinch up but Marcus circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcus unleashes a big counter combination but White Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
White Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce White Jr'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.#R4#
Nice straight punches there by White Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White Jr.
White Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
White Jr tries to move into range but Marcus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
White Jr has managed to clinch.
White Jr lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Marcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White Jr takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus avoids the body shot from White Jr.
White Jr backing away here, and Marcus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
White Jr wants to clinch but Marcus slips to the side
and Marcus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Marcus. #T1#
White Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from White Jr misses.
White Jr swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
White Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
Marcus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2##CL#
White Jr closes the distance and pushes Marcus back into the cage.#BC2#
Marcus breaks from the clinch.
White Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcus takes a swing at White Jr's ribcage but misses.
White Jr misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Marcus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Marcus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
White Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marcus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
White Jr scores with a body shot. #T3#
Marcus chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Marcus has managed to clinch.
White Jr lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Marcus fails to land.
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Marcus.
Marcus lands a shot to the body.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcus.
White Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White Jr is looking to control Marcus's arms but Marcus gets an underhook and turns him. Now White Jr has his back to the cage.
Marcus prevents a body shot from White Jr.
Marcus lands a right hand.
White Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Marcus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White Jr misses with a body punch. #T4##BC2#
Marcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
White Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Marcus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marcus. Marcus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marcus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by White Jr.#ROC#Marcus is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by White Jr! Marcus is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Bruce White Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Boma
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Marcus has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Marcus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams tries to pull guard but Marcus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marcus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marcus taking a breather.
Marcus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marcus continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Williams has been working on his balance at Dillo's Deadly Dojo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Marcus.#TD#
Williams lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Marcus pushes Williams off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcus. Marcus obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Marcus to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Marcus, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD#
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Marcus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marcus swivels and escapes.
Marcus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marcus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marcus lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.#TD#
Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marcus is looking to reverse the position.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Marcus tries to improve position but can't.
Williams throwing strikes but Marcus 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!
Marcus taking a breather here. #T2#
Marcus tries to stand but Williams is controlling his head.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Marcus taking a breather here.
Williams is trying to control Marcus's posture but Marcus avoids it. #T3#
Marcus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcus in the domination position with Williams hanging on.
Marcus trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Marcus in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Williams is looking to control Marcus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Marcus wants to stand up but Williams is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marcus to the mat! Marcus manages to get full guard.
Marcus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marcus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marcus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Marcus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams shoots and misses
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marcus's waist but Marcus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid body kick from Marcus. #CL2#
Marcus moves into range and clinches up with Williams.#TD#
Williams successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Marcus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Marcus lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Marcus takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle, before Marcus throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Williams's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Marcus lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Materlak
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Good shot there by Cuntmara.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus throws a head kick but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Cuntmara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Cuntmara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marcus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cuntmara throws a sloppy body shot
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cuntmara throws a chopping leg kick but Marcus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marcus tries to move into range but Cuntmara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marcus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 cross from Cuntmara lands.
Cuntmara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cuntmara throws a front kick that sends Marcus stumbling back into the cage.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ibrahim Cuntmara has been cut.
Cuntmara looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marcus.
Marcus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara lands a lovely overhand right.
Marcus 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.
Cuntmara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marcus in his tracks.
Cuntmara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cuntmara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cuntmara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cuntmara connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Marcus is rocked!
Marcus is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Cuntmara Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Marcus is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ibrahim Cuntmara!
Ibrahim Cuntmara is the new featherweight champion!
Ibrahim Cuntmara decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Khan
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kay scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Kay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marcus was covering up waiting for the punch and Kay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marcus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay. #ES#
Marcus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kay is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kay swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Marcus on the inside. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kay closes the distance and clinches up with Marcus, looking for a takedown. Kay pushes Marcus against the cage but Marcus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kay throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kay. #T1#
Kay scores with a sloppy right hand. Marcus should have avoided that one.
Marcus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marcus in his tracks.
Jab from Marcus.
Kay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marcus's head backwards.
Kay throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcus.
Kay misses with a takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kay's knee momentarily.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.
Kay swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Marcus to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Kay misses the target.
Marcus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kay staying out of range there.
Kay misses with a takedown attempt
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kay lands a jab.
Good shot there by Kay.
Kay has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marcus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kay connects with a body shot that sends Marcus's belly button to the back.
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Kay throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kay is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marcus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kay misses with an uppercut. Marcus saw that one coming.
Marcus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marcus tests Kay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marcus misses the jab.
Marcus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Kay.
Marcus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kay creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marcus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Marcus regains half guard, as Kay was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kay prevents Marcus from improving his position.
Marcus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marcus's head.
Marcus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lars Kay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marcus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kay throws out the jab.
Kay lunges at Marcus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marcus's hand.
Kay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Kay throws a series of punches but Marcus moves out of range.
A cross from Kay lands.
Kay throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Kay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Marcus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
No luck for Kay with that takedown attempt.
Marcus is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kay.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kay.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kay throws out the jab.
Kay throws the left hand but Marcus avoids the punch easily.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Kay there.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kay finds it's way through Marcus's defenses.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Kay sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Marcus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marcus scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kay creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marcus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Marcus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kay off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Marcus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay tries to roll but Marcus sticks to his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marcus is riding his opponent, not letting Kay buck him off.
Kay prevents Marcus from getting a body triangle.
Kay is in bad spot here.
Marcus controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lars Kay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL#
Marcus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kay trying to stall but Marcus improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Marcus.
Nice body punch from Marcus. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marcus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Kay.#TD2#
Kay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kay showed some decent athleticism there.

Marcus manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kay loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.#T1#
Kay throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Marcus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kay connects with a right hand. Marcus shakes it off.
Kay throws a shot from downtown. Marcus moves away and avoids it.
Kay checks a leg kick nicely.
Kay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kay avoids the head kick by Marcus.
Kay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus tried to counter with a leg kick but Kay avoided it.
Kay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marcus pinned against the cage. Marcus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Marcus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.
Marcus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lars Kay seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Marcus throws a jab but it's blocked by Kay.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus ducks right into an uppercut from Kay. #TD2#
Marcus tries to sprawl but Kay drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Marcus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcus wants to clinch.
Marcus slips under a jab.
Marcus tries to land a leg kick but Kay saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Kay misses the target.
Marcus lands a jab to Kay's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Marcus. No joy for Kay on that attempt.
Kay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kay misses the jab.
Marcus throws a hook but Kay avoids it easily.#CL#
Marcus gets a clinch.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Kay.
Kay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marcus after a bit of a struggle.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kay prevents a body shot from Marcus.
Kay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Kay tries to score a body lock takedown but Marcus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marcus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kay.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Kay.
Marcus lands with a right to the head.
Marcus misses with a punch to the body.
Kay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marcus is defending well.#BC2#
Kay breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay misses with a body shot
and Marcus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kay's knee momentarily.
Kay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcus counters with an inside leg kick.
Marcus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kay's head.
Kay takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Kay. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Kay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Marcus is out of range.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Kay.#TD2#
Kay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kay showed some decent athleticism there.

Marcus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Kay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcus defends well and Kay ends up having to push Marcus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.
Kay closes the distance and clinches up with Marcus, looking for a takedown. Kay pushes Marcus against the cage but Marcus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kay is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Marcus misses with a looping right.
Marcus slips under a jab.
Kay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Kay with that takedown attempt.
Kay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcus but Marcus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kay looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Marcus scores with a leg kick.
Kay misses with a body shot.
Marcus tries to clinch but Kay moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marcus.
Marcus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kay checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kay.
A telegraphed right hand from Kay misses the target.
Marcus tries to clinch but Kay is having none of it.
Marcus defending well as Kay loads up on a big left hand.
Marcus loads up on a big right hand but Kay slips the punch.#T3#
Donk. Kay catches Marcus right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Marcus. That snapped Kay's head back.
Marcus lands a jab to the head.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Kay tries to counter it with a takedown but Marcus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marcus defends it nicely.
Kay moves forwards but Marcus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kay throws a hook but Marcus avoids it easily.#T4#
Kay throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcus.
Marcus slips a straight right by Kay.
Marcus lands with a right hand.
Marcus thuds a left hand into Kay's body.
Kay defending well as Marcus loads up on a big left hand.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
Marcus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay works Marcus's body with a nice 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!
Kay with a nice cross.
Kay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Marcus counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus had his way with Lars Kay in that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A head kick misses from Marcus.
Marcus misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Kay 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.
Marcus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Marcus is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kay presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kay wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike.
Marcus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kay controls his hands. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marcus circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kay, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Kay misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marcus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kay 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.#CL#
Marcus clinches with his opponent.
Marcus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kay throws a head punch that misses.
Marcus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kay tries to stall but Marcus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kay tries to work over Marcus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Marcus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcus misses with a low kick as Kay jumps back.
Kay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marcus enables Kay to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marcus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Marcus uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kay loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcus.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marcus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus throws a quick counter head kick but Kay was just out of range.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kay is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kay checks a low kick from Marcus.
Marcus slips a straight right by Kay.
Marcus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Kay fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Kay.#T3#
Kay blocks a head kick by Marcus.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay misses with a hook
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kay throws a jab when Marcus was well out of range.
Kay lands a nice shot that snaps Marcus's head back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kay.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcus is looking to counter punch.
Marcus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kay.
Kay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marcus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Kay blocks a head kick by Marcus. #TD2#
Kay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Marcus sneaks out the side door and pushes Kay away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Marcus.
Kay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kay connects with a right hand. Marcus shakes it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kay or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcus, which made it look bad.
Kay checks a leg kick.
Kay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marcus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marcus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus is the new featherweight champion!
Philip Marcus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Bispen vs Thai
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Kitjakarn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Kitjakarn misses
and Marcus counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Marcus closes the distance and pushes Kitjakarn back into the cage.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Marcus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kitjakarn moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kitjakarn's elbow.
Kitjakarn working aggressively here. #BC2#
Marcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marcus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Kitjakarn misses. #T1#
Kitjakarn staying out of range there.
Kitjakarn misses with a double jab
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcus throws a head kick but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitjakarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcus moves out of range of the body kick.
Kitjakarn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcus doesn't seem bothered though.
Marcus takes one to the chin there.
Marcus's corner calls for a 1-2. Marcus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Biabas Kitjakarn has been cut.#T2#
Marcus throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Kitjakarn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kitjakarn moves to clinch but Marcus breaks away
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus misses with an uppercut. Kitjakarn saw that one coming.
Kitjakarn throwing a counter right hand but Marcus manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitjakarn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcus on the side of the head.
Marcus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kitjakarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marcus.#T3#
Kitjakarn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marcus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitjakarn. That's going to slow Marcus down. #CL2#
Marcus clinches.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Marcus.
Kitjakarn misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Marcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kitjakarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marcus misses with a looping right.
Kitjakarn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marcus misses with a hook.#CL#
Kitjakarn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marcus, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Kitjakarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
A body shot lands from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcus backwards. #BC2#
Marcus breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitjakarn misses with a jab to the body
and Marcus counters with a straight right hand.
Kitjakarn throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Marcus counter with a right hand.
Kitjakarn tries to clinch but Marcus is having none of it.
Kitjakarn looks to land a body kick but Marcus moved away.
Marcus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kitjakarn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marcus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marcus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marcus throws a right hand that Kitjakarn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kitjakarn also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Philip Marcus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biabas Kitjakarn's cut.
That's time! Kitjakarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Marcus darts in and clinches Kitjakarn up against the cage.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Marcus.
Kitjakarn misses with a body punch.
Kitjakarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kitjakarn up against the cage.
Marcus blocking some punches.
Kitjakarn can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
Marcus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn lands a right hand. #BC2#
Marcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus misses with a looping right.
Marcus throws a sloppy head kick and Kitjakarn moves out of range easily.
Kitjakarn is looking to slow Marcus down with leg kicks. #T1#
A big right from Marcus misses.
Kitjakarn is looking to counter the offense by Marcus and move into the clinch.
Marcus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitjakarn.
Marcus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It appears Kitjakarn was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kitjakarn tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kitjakarn lands a front kick.
Kitjakarn blocks a jab.
Kitjakarn connects with a right hand. Marcus shakes it off.
Marcus lands with a kick to the temple. Kitjakarn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Kitjakarn takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Kitjakarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcus blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Marcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitjakarn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kitjakarn tries to clinch there but Marcus circles away.
Nice shot lands for Kitjakarn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus wants to slow Kitjakarn down by chopping away at his legs.
Kitjakarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marcus misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Kitjakarn has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Kitjakarn can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
Kitjakarn prevents a body shot from Marcus. #BC2#
Marcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kitjakarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn is looking to clinch but Marcus is avoiding it. #CL2#
Marcus closes the distance and pushes Kitjakarn back into the cage.
Kitjakarn lands an uppercut.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Marcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kitjakarn darts in trying to clinch
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4##CL#
Kitjakarn closes the distance and pushes Marcus back into the cage.
Kitjakarn throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcus.
Marcus misses with a body punch.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Marcus breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitjakarn is looking to clinch.
Marcus tries a quick counter leg kick but Kitjakarn is wise to it.#KD2#
Marcus drops Kitjakarn with a beautiful combination! Kitjakarn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marcus is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Kitjakarn is rocked!#CL#
Kitjakarn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Marcus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Biabas Kitjakarn'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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kitjakarn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marcus, pushing him back against the cage.
Marcus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitjakarn controls his hands.
Kitjakarn working aggressively here. #BC2#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitjakarn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Marcus lands with a nice body punch.
Marcus throws a right and a left that Kitjakarn avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn tries to clinch but Marcus is having none of it.
Marcus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marcus misses with a body punch
and Marcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Marcus is looking to score with low kicks.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Marcus.
Kitjakarn tries to clinch
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marcus misses with a wild body shot.
Kitjakarn wants to clinch
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Marcus closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Kitjakarn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitjakarn. #T2##BC2#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcus stuns Kitjakarn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Biabas Kitjakarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kitjakarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Marcus moves into the clinch.
Marcus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitjakarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kitjakarn takes a shot to the head.
Kitjakarn has a couple of punches blocked by Marcus.
Kitjakarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biabas Kitjakarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kitjakarn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Marcus as the two fighters clinch.
Marcus prevents a body shot from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn tries to work over Marcus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitjakarn tries a body shot but Marcus blocks it. #BC2#
Marcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Marcus lands an overhand right.
Kitjakarn throws out a powerful jab.
Philip Marcus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcus clobbers Kitjakarn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kitjakarn throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus lands a high kick! #CL2#
Marcus drives through and clinches with Kitjakarn against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands a right hand. #T4#
Marcus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kitjakarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcus.
A short left from Kitjakarn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitjakarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcus blocking some punches.
Marcus lands with a left to the head.
Kitjakarn lands a left hand.
Marcus presses Kitjakarn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitjakarn tries to throw a body punch but Marcus avoids it by throwing Kitjakarn back against the cage.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marcus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Marcus!
A very excited looking Philip Marcus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Kentas
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Marcus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Merel doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Merel has been cut.
Merel scores with a jab.
Merel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Merel as he connects with a hook.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Merel misses.
Merel jabs Marcus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anthony Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Merel lands a slapping body shot.
Merel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcus doesn't seem bothered though.
Merel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Merel throws a jab when Marcus was well out of range.
Merel swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Marcus misses.
Marcus misses with a straight right. #T1#
Merel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Philip Marcus has been cut.
Marcus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Merel misses with a straight left.
Marcus throwing a counter right hand but Merel manages to avoid it.
Marcus slips under a jab.
Merel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Merel misses the jab.
Merel throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Merel both land. Nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by Merel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Merel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marcus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Merel misses with a looping right.
Merel throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Merel lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Marcus throws a lazy right hand but Merel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merel throws a sloppy body shot
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Merel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marcus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Marcus.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Merel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marcus throwing a counter right hand but Merel manages to avoid it.
Merel misses with a shot to the body
and Marcus counters with a hugh head kick that removes Merel from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Philip Marcus!
Our winner, Philip Marcus, 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: SMASH: Hatfield vs Kentas
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a three punch combo that has Sterling backing up. Sterling nods at Marcus to acknowledge the strikes.
Sterling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcus defends well and Sterling ends up having to push Marcus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Marcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling has his takedown stuffed
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcus, which made it look bad.
Marcus throws out a counter right but Sterling avoids it with no problem.
Sterling looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Sterling is predictable there
and Marcus counters with an outside leg kick.
Sterling shoots in but no luck this time.
Sterling with a poor takedown
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sterling closes the distance and clinches up with Marcus, looking for a takedown. Sterling pushes Marcus against the cage but Marcus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Marcus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sterling to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Sterling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Marcus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Marcus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sterling.
Sterling misses with a takedown
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
Sterling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marcus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oh Sterling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sterling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marcus rattles Sterling with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Sterling tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Marcus dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Sterling stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1009 Troll vs Fin III
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Marcus throws a quick inside leg kick.
No luck for Catch Wrestler with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
Catch Wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marcus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense.
Marcus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marcus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Catch Wrestler has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Marcus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Catch Wrestler misses with a wild combination.
Catch Wrestler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marcus misses with a hook. Catch Wrestler ducked under it nicely.
Catch Wrestler tries to counter with a takedown but Marcus is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Catch Wrestler moves forwards but Marcus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bjj Catch Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Marcus is having none of it.
Marcus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marcus throws a big shot that misses.
Catch Wrestler goes for a double leg but Marcus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marcus continues to drive forward.
Catch Wrestler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Catch Wrestler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marcus backwards. #BC2#
Marcus breaks the clinch.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch there but Marcus circles away.
Marcus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Catch Wrestler loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
Catch Wrestler moves to clinch but Marcus breaks away
enabling Marcus to counter with a crisp jab.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Catch Wrestler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Catch Wrestler looks to clinch
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Catch Wrestler moves in looking to clinch but Marcus pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Catch Wrestler. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler lands a right hook to the body.
Catch Wrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Marcus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marcus counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcus throws a hook but Catch Wrestler avoids it easily.
Marcus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot by Catch Wrestler.
Marcus throws a head kick that half lands.
Marcus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marcus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Catch Wrestler dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marcus stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Marcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Catch Wrestler with a poor takedown
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Catch Wrestler wants to clinch#KD2#
and Marcus counters with a nice right hand that sends Catch Wrestler toppling to the canvas! Catch Wrestler scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marcus finish him?!#ROC2#Catch Wrestler is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up
and Marcus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Catch Wrestler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Catch Wrestler moves in looking to clinch but Marcus pushes him off.
Catch Wrestler seems to have got his legs back now.
Catch Wrestler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marcus back to the cage. Catch Wrestler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Catch Wrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus slips under a jab.
Marcus throws a right and a left that Catch Wrestler avoids nicely.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Catch Wrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Catch Wrestler avoids the head kick by Marcus.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcus as he avoids it easily.
Marcus shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Catch Wrestler rushes Marcus and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Marcus breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Catch Wrestler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marcus is looking for a sweep. Catch Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marcus keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Marcus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Catch Wrestler. #T1#
Catch Wrestler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marcus is just riding it out for now. Catch Wrestler eventually gives up the hold.
Marcus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marcus wants to get back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marcus wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Marcus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marcus defends it well.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but Marcus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marcus defending well though.
Marcus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marcus wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Marcus working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Marcus breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Catch Wrestler with that takedown attempt.
Marcus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Catch Wrestler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marcus pinned against the cage. Marcus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Catch Wrestler dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Catch Wrestler moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarcus.#BC2#
Marcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Catch Wrestler feints and as Marcus raises his hands in defense, Catch Wrestler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marcus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Marcus is working from the bottom. #T4#
Marcus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marcus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marcus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Marcus is working from the bottom.
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 Bjj Catch Wrestler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcus but Marcus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Catch Wrestler has time to react.
Catch Wrestler has a takedown stuffed.
Marcus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marcus wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Marcus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Catch Wrestler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marcus counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Catch Wrestler! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Philip Marcus!
A relieved looking Philip Marcus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1005 Kilo vs Lief VII
Date: Jul 25, 2023

#R1#
Marcus misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marcus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yukinobu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yukinobu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yukinobu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Yukinobu has Marcus up against the cage in a clinch.
Yukinobu is trying to break the clinch but Marcus has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcus.
Yukinobu working hard to break the clinch.
Yukinobu can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Yukinobu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yukinobu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Marcus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.
Marcus throws a jab when Yukinobu was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukinobu scores with a head kick. #CL#
Marcus moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcus is trying to stall. #BC2#
Yukinobu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yukinobu shoots for a double leg takedown but Marcus sprawls well. He's pushed Yukinobu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1##CL#
Marcus moves into the clinch successfully.
Yukinobu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marcus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Marcus. #BC2#
Yukinobu manages to break the clinch.
Marcus cracks Yukinobu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yukinobu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcus defends well and Yukinobu ends up having to push Marcus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yukinobu.
We've been told by Marcus's head coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yukinobu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcus but Marcus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamaoka Yukinobu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yukinobu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yukinobu misses with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a right hand to the body.
Marcus misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Yukinobu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Marcus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Marcus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Yukinobu manages to break the clinch.
Marcus throws a hook but Yukinobu avoids it easily.#T2#
Marcus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yukinobu is out of range.
Yukinobu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yukinobu throws a big shot that misses.
Marcus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marcus scores with a nice strike.
Yukinobu fails with the takedown
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Marcus. #TD2#
Marcus tries to sprawl but Yukinobu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yukinobu sitting and controlling from the half guard. #ES#
Marcus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yukinobu misses with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcus thumps Yukinobu with a low kick.#T3#
Yukinobu throws the kick towards the body but Marcus avoids it.
Marcus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marcus lands the left hand.
A good leg kick by Marcus.
Marcus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yukinobu.
Yukinobu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marcus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marcus tries to clinch there but Yukinobu circles away.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.
Marcus throws a big counter combination but Yukinobu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.
Yukinobu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy body kick from Yukinobu
and Marcus counters with a nice leg kick.
Yukinobu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcus. Marcus obviously looking to wear him down.
Yukinobu walks into a stiff left hand from Marcus.
Jab, jab by Yukinobu - just one landing.
Marcus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yukinobu is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Yukinobu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yukinobu shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yukinobu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Marcus finds it's target.
Yukinobu throws a big shot that misses.
Marcus tried to counter with a leg kick but Yukinobu avoided it.
A punch lands to the side of Marcus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marcus lands a nice shot that snaps Yukinobu's head back.
Yukinobu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus connects with a nice looking jab.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yukinobu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Marcus instigates a clinch.
Marcus has Yukinobu pressed against the cage, preventing Yukinobu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marcus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marcus stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus 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#
Marcus slips a jab from Yukinobu.
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yukinobu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yukinobu checks the leg kick.
Yukinobu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marcus defends it well.#CL#
Marcus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yukinobu, pushing him back against the cage.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Yukinobu. #TD2#
Yukinobu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Marcus tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Marcus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T1#
Yukinobu controls the action.
Marcus looking very determined here, making life difficult for Yukinobu.
Yukinobu has good solid back control here.
Philip Marcus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yukinobu is hanging on to Marcus's back as he tries to escape. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marcus trying to get back to his feet but Yukinobu is in full control for now.
Yukinobu scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Will Yukinobu go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Yukinobu gets his hands free as Marcus looks to control.
Yukinobu misses with an elbow to the head.
Marcus trying to control the hands but Yukinobu breaks the grip. #T3#
Yukinobu biding his time, controlling Marcus.
Marcus tries to break free. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
I would not like to be Marcus right now.
Yukinobu throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marcus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yukinobu.
Marcus tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yukinobu struggling to keep hold of the position.
Marcus holding on to Yukinobu's left wrist, preventing the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamaoka Yukinobu 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Yukinobu shoots in for a double leg but Marcus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yukinobu.
Yukinobu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marcus if he has to take too many more of those.
Yukinobu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yukinobu thuds a left hand into Marcus's body.
A jab from Marcus does it's job there.
Marcus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yukinobu. That did some damage!
Yukinobu blocks a jab.
Marcus throws a leg kick that misses.
Marcus tried to score with a low kick but Yukinobu checks it.
Yukinobu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marcus tries to clinch but Yukinobu is having none of it.
Yukinobu misses with a wild combination.
Philip Marcus is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Yukinobu with that takedown attempt.
Marcus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yukinobu throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcus. #T1#
Yukinobu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick lands for Marcus.
Marcus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yukinobu can do to turn this around?#CL#
Yukinobu gets tackled into the cage by Marcus. Marcus maintains the clinch.
Marcus lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Marcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Yukinobu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yukinobu tries to circle away but Marcus has him pinned against the cage.
Yukinobu is trying to drag Marcus to the mat but Marcus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamaoka Yukinobu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marcus.
Marcus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yukinobu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marcus has him pressed against the cage.
Marcus is working Yukinobu over against the cage.
Marcus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Yukinobu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yukinobu slips a jab and a cross from Marcus. #T2#
Yukinobu wants to clinch
and Marcus counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yukinobu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yukinobu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marcus.
Marcus throws a head kick but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Marcus 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.
Yukinobu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yukinobu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yukinobu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yukinobu looks to land a body kick but Marcus moved away.
Yukinobu throws the kick towards the body but Marcus avoids it.
Yukinobu throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Yukinobu throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yukinobu tries to land a body kick
letting Marcus counter with a right hand. #T3#
Yukinobu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yukinobu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yukinobu throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcus counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yukinobu backs up against the cage.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from Yukinobu.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from Yukinobu.
Marcus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marcus swings for the body but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yukinobu wants to clinch up but Marcus keeps it at a distance.
As Yukinobu looks to move away, Marcus throws a big counter combo but Yukinobu just gets out of the way.
Marcus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yukinobu circles away quickly and effectively.
Yukinobu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marcus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yukinobu is out of range. #CL#
Marcus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yukinobu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yukinobu lands a body shot.
Yukinobu looks for the body kick but Marcus saw that one coming.
Yukinobu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab by Yukinobu.#T4#
Marcus avoids the body shot from Yukinobu.
Marcus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Yukinobu has Marcus up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcus can't find room to land a body shot as Yukinobu controls the action. #BC#
Marcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yukinobu punishes Marcus's body with a nice straight punch.
Marcus throws a chopping leg kick but Yukinobu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yukinobu tries to clinch but Marcus is having none of it.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Yukinobu checks a leg kick.
Yukinobu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Marcus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yukinobu lands a jab-cross combination.
Marcus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Yukinobu ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marcus 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Marcus!
An out of breath Philip Marcus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 998 Morrison vs Vice
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.
Marcus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus misses with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Marcus - just one landing.
Richardson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marcus throws out the jab.
Richardson moves away from the strike by Marcus.
Philip Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richardson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richardson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Richardson scores with a decent looking hook.
Richardson misses the jab.
Marcus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Richardson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson defending well as Marcus loads up on a big left hand.
Richardson scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Philip Marcus has been cut.
Marcus throws a low kick but Richardson avoids it.
Marcus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marcus lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcus. Richardson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcus slips a jab from Richardson.#T1#
Marcus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Richardson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marcus slips a jab from Richardson.
Marcus lands an overhand right.
Marcus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richardson throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Marcus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcus scores with a decent looking hook.
Richardson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marcus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Richardson scrambles back to his feet.
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
Marcus throws a jab but it's blocked by Richardson.
We've been informed that Richardson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Richardson checks a leg kick nicely.
Marcus blocks a jab.
Marcus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Richardson checks a low kick from Marcus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Marcus moved out of range.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Marcus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Richardson blocks a head kick by Marcus.
Richardson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marcus counters with an outside leg kick.
Richardson moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Richardson misses with a wild body shot.
Richardson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marcus counters with a good low kick that Richardson was not able to check.
Richardson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marcus.
Richardson 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.
Richardson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marcus misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richardson! But no joy.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marcus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcus lands a nice shot that snaps Richardson's head back.
Richardson throws the left hand but Marcus avoids the punch easily.
Richardson lands a head shot.
Richardson slips a jab from Marcus.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcus.
Richardson scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Richardson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson throws a hook but Marcus avoids it easily.
Marcus throws a hook but Richardson blocks it.
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Richardson ducks down to avoid it.
Richardson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richardson.
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Marcus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Richardson throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marcus connects with an inside leg kick.
Marcus lands a head shot.
Richardson cracks a nice hook into Marcus's ribs.
Richardson 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.
Richardson checks a leg kick.
Richardson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson tests Marcus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richardson walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Richardson finds it's target.#ROC2#Marcus is rocked!#T4#
Marcus walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Marcus limp body while Richardson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Richardson!
During a confident post fight interview, Rick Richardson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 991 Olsen vs Seigel
Date: Jun 08, 2023

#R1#
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcus throws an off balance right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves away from the strike by Marcus.
Marcus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marcus throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body punch
and Marcus counters with a straight right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves away from the strike by Marcus.
A jab from Marcus misses.
It looked like Jurgensen Sanchez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its target.
Marcus misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus throws the left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Philip Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Marcus feints and then cracks Jurgensen Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
Marcus jabs at Jurgensen Sanchez's body.
Marcus swinging wildly here.
Marcus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marcus wants to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Marcus misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jurgensen Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marcus throws the left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Marcus throws a series of punches but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Marcus counters with an outside leg kick.
Marcus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jurgensen Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Marcus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Marcus takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez is predictable there
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marcus throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Marcus throws a chopping leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marcus misses with a right hand
enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcus throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Marcus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez with the inside leg kick.
Marcus throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jurgensen Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Marcus misses with a left hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marcus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jurgensen Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Marcus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jurgensen Sanchez. Marcus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Marcus.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Marcus. That's going to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down. #T4#
Good exchange - Jurgensen Sanchez coming out on top.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jurgensen Sanchez's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marcus counters with an outside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcus.
Marcus throws an off balance right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marcus throws a right hand that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marcus.
Marcus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurgensen Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Marcus counters with a one-two to the body.
Marcus thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
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 Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marcus misses with a body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to move into range but Marcus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marcus's sensitive parts.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Marcus takes one to the side of the head.
Marcus misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marcus cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Marcus misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy body kick
and Marcus counters with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marcus throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcus misses with a left hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Marcus misses with a hook
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcus staying out of range there.
Marcus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marcus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marcus throws a right hand that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marcus throws a right hand that misses
letting Jurgensen Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Marcus is looking to land body kicks.
Marcus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Marcus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jurgensen Sanchez has got the better of the exchanges.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Marcus moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Marcus throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Marcus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jurgensen Sanchez motions for Marcus to come forward. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marcus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a body kick. Marcus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marcus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
Marcus throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marcus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jurgensen Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jurgensen Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marcus misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.#T3#
A punch combination from Marcus misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcus throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marcus misses with a low kick.
Marcus looks to throw the jab but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marcus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marcus throws a front kick aimed at Jurgensen Sanchez's knee but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it well.
Marcus misses with a hook
and Jurgensen Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marcus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marcus throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Marcus blocks the low kick.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marcus.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Marcus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Marcus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marcus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Marcus moves away and avoids it.
It looks like Jurgensen Sanchez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
A slow jab from Marcus misses its intended target.
Jurgensen Sanchez tried to counter with a leg kick but Marcus avoided it.
A lazy left from Jurgensen Sanchez finds it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Marcus throws a sloppy head kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice body kick.
Marcus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Marcus swings widly with a right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a right hand.
Marcus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcus throws a body kick that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice calf kick.
A shot to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
Marcus throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus misses with a right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcus is looking for the big counter here.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marcus.
Jurgensen Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marcus to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.#T1#
Marcus misses with a lunging right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Marcus misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marcus misses with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Marcus throws out a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range and Marcus only half commits.
Jurgensen Sanchez clobbers Marcus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marcus tries to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Jurgensen Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marcus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range and Marcus settles back down.
Marcus throws a big shot that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves forwards but Marcus connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcus misses with a right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcus throws a right hand that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus throws a right hand that misses
letting Jurgensen Sanchez counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez is predictable there
and Marcus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marcus scores with a leg kick.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marcus throws out the jab.
It looked like Jurgensen Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marcus thows a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jurgensen Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marcus throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
As Marcus backs away, Jurgensen Sanchez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marcus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Marcus misses with a leg kick
enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcus throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marcus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Marcus misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Marcus throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcus connects with a crisp jab.
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus misses with a double jab
and Jurgensen Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Philip Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Marcus throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcus can do to turn this around?#T4#
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcus tried to score with a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Marcus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus looks to land a body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
Jurgensen Sanchez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marcus just manages to avoid it.
Marcus throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marcus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Marcus throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marcus throws a lazy head kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus throws an off balance right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 984 Graves vs. Kilgore
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Widforss throws a shot to the body.
Marcus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcus.
Marcus throws a quick counter head kick but Widforss was just out of range.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Widforss shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marcus's guard.

Marcus pushes Widforss off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Marcus instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Marcus.
I was talking to Marcus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marcus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Widforss wants to get back to striking at distance but Marcus won't allow it.
Marcus pushes Widforss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Widforss tries to throw a body punch but Marcus avoids it by throwing Widforss back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Marcus.
Marcus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marcus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marcus lands with a left to the head.
Marcus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Widforss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcus works on Widforss's body with a couple of short punches.
Widforss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marcus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Widforss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Widforss avoids the head kick by Marcus.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcus as he avoids it easily.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Marcus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marcus throws a head kick that Widforss semi-blocks.
Marcus takes a swing at Widforss's ribcage but misses.
Widforss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Widforss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Widforss moves away.
Marcus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
Marcus misses with a body shot.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD2#
Widforss shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Widforss was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Marcus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus connects with a crisp jab.
Widforss throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Widforss misses with an uppercut.
Widforss lands a nice looking body shot.
Widforss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Marcus gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcus.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcus smiles and moves away.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Widforss connects with the punch.#T3#
Marcus throws a head kick but Widforss moves out of range. #TD2#
Widforss dives in and scores a takedown into Marcus's guard.
Widforss wants to pass the guard but Marcus is keeping the position.
Marcus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Widforss trying to control but Marcus is working from the bottom.
Widforss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Widforss throwing strikes but missing.
Marcus pulls Widforss in close to his closed guard and prevents Widforss from doing any damage or advancing position.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Marcus wants to sweep but no luck.
Widforss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marcus keeping full guard, as Widforss tries to pass.
Marcus keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marcus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Widforss misses with a hook to the body
and Marcus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Widforss is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus 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.#R2##TD2#
Widforss shoots in and bounces Marcus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Widforss being controlled here momentarily.
Widforss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marcus is keeping the position for now.
Marcus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marcus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss throwing strikes from guard but Marcus blocks nicely.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcus is retaining full guard. #T1#
Marcus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Widforss 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.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Widforss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Widforss preventing the sweep.
Widforss advances to half guard.
Marcus is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Widforss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marcus tries to get to full guard but Widforss has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marcus defends it well.
Marcus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Widforss is trying to control. Marcus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marcus wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well. #SUB2#
Marcus is defending against the submission attempts here by Widforss.
Marcus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marcus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Widforss passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marcus! #T3#
Marcus is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Widforss looking for a guillotine from mount but Marcus is having none of it.
Marcus tries to reverse the position but Widforss maintains control.#SUB2#
Widforss looking to secure an arm triangle but Marcus defends it well.
Marcus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Widforss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marcus is looking to escape.
Widforss throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Widforss misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marcus gets back to half guard.
Widforss throws a strike but Marcus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marcus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcus trying to control the position.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Widforss goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marcus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Widforss's guard! Nice work there by Marcus!
Marcus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marcus slips under a jab.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense.
Marcus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Widforss lands with a straight right. Marcus didn't see that one coming.
Widforss misses the body punch #KD#
and Marcus counters with a crisp one two that drops Widforss! Marcus thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Widforss to his feet! Widforss is in big trouble!#ROC#Widforss is rocked!
Widforss lands a right hook to the body.
Widforss blocks a head kick by Marcus.
A head kick misses from Marcus.
And Widforss tries to counter it with a takedown but Marcus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Widforss, as that shot connected.
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!
Marcus avoids the body shot from Widforss.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
Widforss throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus counters with a head kick. That will keep Widforss thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
Widforss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcus doesn't seem bothered though.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus throws a head kick but Widforss moves out of range.
Marcus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Widforss finds it's way round the side to connect with Marcus's head.
Marcus cracks a nice hook into Widforss's ribs.
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Widforss avoids the head kick by Marcus.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marcus defends it well.
Marcus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Widforss.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Marcus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Widforss misses with a lunging right hand
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Widforss misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Widforss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
Widforss feints the counter takedown.
Widforss misses with a shot to the body
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Marcus moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcus scores with a shot to the side of Widforss's head.
Widforss is trying to break the clinch but Marcus is controlling him.
Marcus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Marcus.
Widforss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Widforss tries to circle away but Marcus has him pinned against the cage.
Widforss struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Marcus.
Marcus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Widforss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Marcus.
Marcus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Widforss up against the cage.
Marcus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widforss backwards. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Marcus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marcus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Marcus.
A short right from Marcus on the inside.
Marcus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marcus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marcus just leaning against Widforss, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Marcus.
Marcus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Marcus scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcus lands a shot to the body.
Marcus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Marcus lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Marcus.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marcus.
Marcus scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus stalls.
A right hand to the body from Marcus. #T4#
Marcus lands with a short shot to the head.
Marcus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Marcus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marcus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Widforss.
Marcus lands a hook that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss jumps guard but Marcus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike.
Marcus lands a nice shot to the body.
Widforss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marcus stalling.
Marcus'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.
Marcus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcus.
Marcus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Widforss's efforts to push away.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marcus 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose XLI
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Marcus.
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marcus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Marcus throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Marcus.
A left lands for Marcus.#CL2#
Marcus closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Marcus throws a head punch that misses.
Marcus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands. #T1#
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Marcus avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marcus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marcus misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
Marcus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor .
Marcus can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Marcus is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcus.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor .
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcus.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor .
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor . #T2#
Marcus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taylor up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Marcus as the two fighters clinch.
Marcus can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor .
Marcus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Marcus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcus.
Marcus lands with a left to the head.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor .
Marcus scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor tries a body shot but Marcus blocks it.
Marcus misses with the head strike.
Taylor pushes Marcus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Taylor lands a left hand.
Marcus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
A short right from Taylor .
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor .
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Marcus's head.
Marcus lands a body shot.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcus tries to stall but Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marcus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcus.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Marcus misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor tries a body shot but Marcus blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcus.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcus lands a right hand.
Marcus struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcus lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taylor is looking to control Marcus's arms but Marcus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taylor has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taylor misses with a left hand
and Marcus counters with a nice leg kick.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marcus connects with a leg kick.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor .
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marcus lands with a good body shot.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Marcus lands.#T1#
Taylor swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Taylor throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damian Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus throws out a counter right but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor is looking to wear down Marcus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcus.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Marcus misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor . Marcus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Marcus throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor 's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marcus backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taylor 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.
Marcus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Marcus misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Taylor avoids the head kick by Marcus.
Marcus throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcus with a hook.
A shot to the body from Taylor misses
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor misses with a body punch
and Marcus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Marcus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Taylor is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Marcus counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Taylor ! He's just covering up as Marcus starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Marcus!
During a confident post fight interview, Philip Marcus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose XXX
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Gomez misses with an uppercut
and Marcus counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus misses with a left hand
and Gomez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Marcus's head coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marcus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gomez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Philip Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marcus is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Marcus scores with a decent looking hook.
Marcus cracks Gomez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Marcus clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Marcus misses with the head strike.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
A short left from Marcus.
Marcus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow.
Marcus throws a head punch that misses.
Marcus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcus lands a left hand.
Marcus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Marcus can't find room to land a body shot as Gomez controls the action.
Gomez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Marcus.
Marcus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marcus working aggressively here.
Marcus prevents a body shot from Gomez. #T2#
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.
Gomez tries to work over Marcus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gomez is keeping busy.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez tries to throw a body punch but Marcus avoids it by throwing Gomez back against the cage.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gomez tries to work over Marcus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcus.
Gomez is working Marcus over against the cage.
Gomez misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
Marcus lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcus.
A head punch on the inside from Marcus fails to land.
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomez cracks Marcus with a nice body shot.
Gomez misses with a body punch. #T3#
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcus misses with a body punch.
Marcus scores with a shot to the side of Gomez's head.
Gomez blocks a body shot from Marcus.
Marcus looking to stall.
Marcus misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomez scores with a shot to the side of Marcus's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Marcus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marcus lands an uppercut.
Marcus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomez blocks a body shot from Marcus.
Marcus looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcus.
Gomez lands a shot to the body.
Marcus trying to stall but Gomez improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
A head punch on the inside from Marcus fails to land.
Gomez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Marcus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcus working aggressively here.
Marcus struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomez controls his hands.
Gomez has a couple of punches blocked by Marcus.
A short right from Marcus.
Marcus working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Gomez is working Marcus over against the cage.
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcus is trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A low kick from Marcus is predictable there
letting Gomez counter with a right hand.
Gomez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marcus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marcus.
Marcus doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Gomez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gomez tries to move into range but Marcus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus throws a lazy body kick
letting Gomez counter with a right hand.
Marcus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Marcus throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Marcus lands a right hook to the body.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcus throws a push kick but Gomez slaps the foot to one side.
Gomez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A low kick from Marcus misses
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Marcus misses
and Gomez counters with a huge left! Marcus is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gomez isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Marcus from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gomez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Gomez!
A victorious Pedro Gomez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose XVIII
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Marcus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marcus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcus counters with a left to the body.
Marcus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Marcus tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Marcus clinches.
Marcus lands with a left to the head.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
Marcus cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcus.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marcus. #T1#
Marcus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcus backing away here, and Wilson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marcus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Marcus.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarcus.
Marcus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Marcus.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcus with a nice cross.
Marcus scoring well with a low kick there.
Marcus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson throws a fast counter high kick but Marcus manages to duck under it in time.
Marcus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilson is out of range and Marcus settles back down. #T2#
Marcus misses with a kick to the body.
Wilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wilson tries to land a leg kick but Marcus saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Marcus misses the target.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marcus motions for Wilson to come forward. Marcus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWilson.
Wilson misses with a body shot
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson misses with a hook. Marcus ducked under it nicely.
Marcus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Marcus saw that one coming.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Marcus circles away.
Marcus tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
Eddie Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marcus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
Marcus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson lands with a nice combination. Marcus backs away looking to recover.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Marcus.
Marcus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcus throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Marcus avoids them all with ease.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marcus throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Marcus bobs and weaves to avoid 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!
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marcus misses with an uppercut.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcus on the side of the head.
Wilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marcus. Marcus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
A low kick lands for Marcus.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marcus.
Wilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcus. Marcus obviously looking to wear him down.
Marcus misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Marcus lands a jab to the head.
Marcus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marcus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a hook.
A cross from Wilson lands.
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Wilson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marcus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Marcus drives through and clinches with Wilson against the cage.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus lands a right hand.
Marcus tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcus.
Marcus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilson.
Marcus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marcus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Marcus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcus.
Marcus lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Marcus.
Marcus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marcus is keeping busy.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Marcus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Marcus on the inside.
Marcus tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcus lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Marcus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marcus blocks an uppercut.
Wilson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Marcus as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marcus fails to land. #BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcus lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Marcus misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Marcus.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Marcus.
Wilson misses with a hook
letting Marcus counter with a right hand.
Marcus catches Wilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Marcus moves into the clinch.
Philip Marcus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
A short uppercut from Marcus.
Marcus prevents a body shot from Wilson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Marcus.
A head punch on the inside from Marcus fails to land.
Marcus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
A short uppercut from Marcus.
Marcus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marcus misses with the head strike.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcus. #T3#
Marcus lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Marcus cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilson tries to stall but Marcus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Wilson wants to stall.
Marcus pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilson.
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcus.
Wilson is trying to stall.
Marcus lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Marcus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Marcus tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus blocks an uppercut.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus misses with some punches.
Marcus tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Marcus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marcus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Marcus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that second round.
That's time! Marcus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcus.#CL#
Marcus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marcus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marcus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Marcus won't allow it.
Wilson taking a breather.
Marcus can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcus misses with some punches.
Wilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcus misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus lands a left hand.
Wilson trying to control the position but instead, Marcus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilson into the cage.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson blocking some punches. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Marcus digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marcus digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marcus scores with a hook to the body.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marcus is keeping busy.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marcus circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Marcus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Marcus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
Marcus is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcus working aggressively here.
Wilson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Marcus taking a breather.
Marcus lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson looking to stall.
Marcus misses with some punches.
Marcus misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marcus stalling.
Marcus gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Wilson misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Marcus gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the cage.
Marcus lands a left hand.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Marcus.
Marcus leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Marcus.
Marcus tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Marcus back against the cage.
Marcus working aggressively here.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcus avoids it.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Marcus.
Marcus scores with a shoulder strike.
Wilson looking to slow down the pace here.
Marcus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Marcus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
Marcus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marcus gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marcus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marcus scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson jumps guard but Marcus stands there with Wilson around his waist. Wilson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Wilson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcus.
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marcus is stalling here.
Marcus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marcus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Marcus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marcus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Marcus!
After winning the bout, Philip Marcus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose VI
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Matijevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcus.
Marcus misses with a straight left.
Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcus.
A little jabbing left from Matijevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Matijevic misses the target.
Matijevic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcus doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Marcus misses.
Marcus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Matijevic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matijevic throws out the jab.
Matijevic throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Philip Marcus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marcus. That's going to slow Matijevic down.
Marcus scores with a nice head shot.
Philip Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matijevic manages to avoid it.
Matijevic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Marcus throws a chopping leg kick but Matijevic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Matijevic slips under a jab.
Marcus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matijevic.
Matijevic misses with a leg kick
and Marcus counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus misses the jab.
Matijevic throws out a counter right but Marcus avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Marcus takes the fight into the clinch.
Matijevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marcus lands a nice uppercut.
Matijevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matijevic blocking some punches.
Matijevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Marcus pushes Matijevic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Matijevic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Marcus.
Marcus throws a leg kick that misses.
Matijevic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matijevic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marcus to score with a decent uppercut.#T2##CL#
Marcus has Matijevic up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcus struggles to land a body shot inside as Matijevic controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matijevic.
Marcus lands with a left to the head.
Matijevic tries a body shot but Marcus blocks it.
Matijevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matijevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcus throws a head punch that misses.
Marcus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matijevics head.
Marcus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcus swings wildly with an uppercut but Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Matijevic fails to land.
Marcus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matijevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcus blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matijevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus. #T3#
Marcus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Marcus forces Matijevic back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Matijevic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Marcus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marcus takes a shot to the head.
Marcus swings wildly with an uppercut but Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus scores with a shoulder strike.
Matijevic throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Marcus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matijevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matijevic misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Marcus manages to break the clinch.
Marcus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matijevic.
Marcus wants to clinch up but Matijevic keeps it at a distance.
Marcus throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Marcus swings widly with a right hand
and Matijevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matijevic lands the left hand.
Marcus throws a jab but it's blocked by Matijevic.
A head kick misses from Marcus.
Matijevic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Marcus blocks it well.
Matijevic motions for Marcus to come forward. Matijevic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matijevic scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Marcus is rocked!
Matijevic 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 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roko Matijevic!
After winning the bout, Roko Matijevic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LAFC 50
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Milani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus looks to land a right hand but Milani moved out of range.
Marcus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milani.
Marcus looks to throw the jab but Milani is out of range.
Milani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Milani defending well as Marcus loads up on a big left hand.
Marcus 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.
Milani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Milani walks into a straight right hand from Marcus.
Milani misses with an uppercut.
Marcus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Marcus.
Milani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milani misses with a straight right.
Dumuzid Milani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Milani lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Milani lunges at Marcus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marcus's hand.
Milani misses with a looping right.
Marcus throws a solid leg kick but Milani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marcus.
Marcus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcus throws a sloppy head kick and Milani moves out of range easily.
Milani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcus.
Marcus is looking to chop away at Milani's legs.
It looked like Milani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Milani scores with a decent looking hook.
Milani throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
Milani 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.
Marcus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Milani misses.
Milani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Milani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marcus doesn't seem phased though.
Marcus ducks right into an uppercut from Milani. #CL2#
Marcus rushes Milani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marcus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Milani backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milani swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Marcus.
Milani can't break the clinch.
Marcus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcus misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Milani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Milani finds it's way through Marcus's defenses.
Milani really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marcus misses with a double jab
and Milani counters with a right hand to the body.
Milani is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Marcus drives through and clinches with Milani against the cage.
Marcus throws a punch but it's blocked by Milani.
Milani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milani wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marcus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Milani backwards.
Milani is looking to break free of the clinch but Marcus has double underhooks.
Marcus is trying to maintain a safe position but Milani gets an underhook and turns Marcus into the cage.#BC#
Milani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Marcus misses its intended target. #T3#
Marcus throws out a loose jab but Milani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Milani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marcus throws a shot from downtown. Milani moves away and avoids it.
Milani throws a body shot but no joy.
Milani lands the left hand.
Marcus slips under a jab.
Milani slips under a jab from Marcus.
Milani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Milani misses its intended target.
Milani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Milani throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Milani cracks Marcus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Milani misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milani throws out the jab. #CL2#
Marcus instigates a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Marcus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Milani swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Milani throws a shot from downtown. Marcus moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milani throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcus.
Despite the aggression on Marcus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Milani throws a good cross that connects.
Milani digs a good body shot into Marcus's ribs.
Marcus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Milani is looking to counter punch.
Marcus misses with an uppercut.
Milani slips under a jab.
Milani throws a big shot that misses.
Marcus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marcus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Marcus drives through and clinches with Milani against the cage.
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 Dumuzid Milani will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Marcus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcus scores with a jab to the body.
Marcus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Milani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marcus.
Milani throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcus counters with an inside leg kick.
Milani misses with the combination.
Marcus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Milani is able to avoid easily.
Marcus misses the jab.
Dumuzid Milani is winning the standup battle so far.
Milani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcus on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marcus missing with a left hand there. Milani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Marcus tries to score with a low kick but Milani moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Milani as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Marcus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Milani throws a hook but Marcus avoids it easily.
Milani cracks a nice hook into Marcus's ribs.
Milani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Milani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Milani misses the jab.
A big right from Marcus misses.
Milani slips under a jab.
Milani tried to counter with a leg kick but Marcus avoided it.
Milani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marcus. Marcus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marcus throws a sloppy head kick and Milani moves out of range easily.
Marcus dodges the punch combination from Milani.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Marcus staying out of range there.
Marcus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Milani cracks Marcus with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Marcus pushes Milani up against the cage in a clinch.
Milani blocking some punches.
Marcus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Milani.
Marcus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Milani has had enough of the clinch but Marcus keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Milani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milani moves away from the strike by Marcus.
Milani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Milani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marcus on the side of the head.
Milani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Milani is rocked!
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milani throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Marcus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Milani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milani is looking to score with low kicks.
Marcus cracks Milani with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Milani tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Marcus pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Milani is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Marcus!
A relieved looking Philip Marcus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC Hilo
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Milani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Milani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Milani is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Milani scores with a sloppy right hand. Marcus should have avoided that one.
Milani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Milani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Marcus darts in and clinches Milani up against the cage.#BC2#
Milani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milani misses with a hook.
Marcus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Milani.#CL#
Marcus moves into range and clinches up with Milani.
Milani has had enough of the clinch but Marcus keeps him there for the moment.
Marcus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcus is trying to stall.
Marcus keeps control of Milani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Milani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milani working aggressively here.
Milani working hard to break the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Milani manages to break the clinch.
Marcus checks a leg kick.
Milani falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marcus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Milani's knee momentarily.
Milani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Milani misses with a right hand #CL#
and Marcus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marcus stalling in the clinch but Milani improves position.
Milani lands with a light punch inside.
Milani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcus misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Marcus.
Milani has had enough of the clinch but Marcus keeps him there for the moment.
Milani tries to throw a body punch but Marcus avoids it by throwing Milani back against the cage. #BC2#
Milani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Milani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
A cross from Milani lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milani looks to land a right hand but Marcus moved out of range.
Milani lands a glancing blow to the side of Marcus's head.
Milani misses with a looping left.
Marcus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Milani jabs Marcus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Milani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Milani swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marcus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Milani is out of range.
Milani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Milani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marcus is looking to clinch.
Milani throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Milani.
A slow jab from Marcus misses its intended target.
Milani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Milani lands an overhand right.
Marcus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Milani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marcus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Milani connects with a leg kick.
Milani misses with an uppercut. Marcus saw that one coming.
Milani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Milani manages to circle out of the way.
Milani misses with a combination
and Marcus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dumuzid Milani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcus misses with a two punch combination.
Milani was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for Milani.
Milani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Milani throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Marcus rushes Milani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Marcus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Milani breaks from the clinch.
Marcus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Milani lands a jab.
Milani scores with a jab to the head.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from Milani.
Marcus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Milani checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Milani scores with a four punch combination!
Milani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Marcus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Milani tries to break the clinch but Marcus is controlling the position.
Marcus taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dumuzid Milani dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Milani. That snapped Marcus's head back.
Marcus tries a low kick but Milani avoids it.
A jab from Marcus does it's job there.
Marcus blocks a jab.
Milani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Milani tries to move into range but Marcus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marcus 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.
Milani lands with a right hand.
Milani swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milani jabs Marcus right on the nose. Marcus blinks but takes it well.
Marcus cracks Milani with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Milani misses the target.
Marcus throws a sloppy head kick
and Milani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Milani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marcus in his tracks.
Milani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcus throws a jab but it's blocked by Milani.
Marcus darts in trying to clinch
and Milani counters with a left to the body.
Milani lands with an uppercut that bounces Marcus off the cage and back into range.
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Milani is just out of range.
Milani wants to slow Marcus down by chopping away at his legs.
Marcus tries to clinch up.
Milani with a nice calf kick.
Milani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Milani takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Milani manages to circle out of the way.
Good leg kick by Marcus. #T2#
Marcus misses with a leg kick.
Milani scoring well with a low kick there.
Milani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Milani tries to bum rush Marcus with a series of wild strikes but Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus throws a head kick but Milani moves out of range.
Marcus drops his hands momentarily and Milani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dumuzid Milani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Milani throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Marcus moves out of range of the leg kick from Milani.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Milani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milani lands a jab to the nose.
Marcus fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Marcus tries to clinch but Milani is having none of it.
Marcus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marcus tries to clinch but Milani moves out of range.
Milani missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Milani scores with a punch to the head.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus misses with a two punch combination.
Marcus misses with a hook.
Marcus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marcus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Milani tries to get set, Marcus tries to push him back and clinch up but Milani manages to avoid the attempt.
Marcus lands with an overhand left.
Milani connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Marcus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Milani has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Milani tries to break free but Marcus pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcus.
Milani is trying to force a seperation but Marcus has the dominant position.
Marcus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Milani wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Milani misses with some punches.
Milani has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marcus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Milani can turn it around.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milani misses with some punches.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Marcus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Milani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcus lands an uppercut.
Milani struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milani.
Milani throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcus.
Still in the clinch, Marcus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Milani has had enough of the clinch but Marcus keeps him there for the moment.
Marcus working aggressively here.
Milani is working Marcus over against the cage.
Marcus keeps control of Milani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dumuzid Milani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Marcus tries to clinch up.
Milani digs a good body shot into Marcus's ribs.
Milani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Milani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Marcus.
Milani swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcus.
Marcus throws out a leg kick but Milani moves out of range and Marcus only half commits.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Milani checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Milani ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Milani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Milani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marcus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Milani throws a front kick aimed at Marcus's knee but Marcus avoids it well.
Marcus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Milani throws a big shot that misses.
Marcus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Marcus rushes Milani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Milani breaks the clinch.
Milani scoring well with a low kick there.
Marcus is looking to clinch.
Milani throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcus counters with a nice leg kick.
Milani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marcus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marcus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Milani throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Marcus moves into range and clinches up with Milani.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Marcus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Milani scores with a shot to the side of Marcus's head.
Milani is trying to push Marcus away but Marcus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Marcus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marcus stalling in the clinch but Milani improves position.
Milani is trying to break free.
Marcus trying to control the position but instead, Milani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marcus into the cage.
Milani lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Milani as Marcus tries to tie him up.
Milani blocks an uppercut.
Milani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Philip Marcus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Milani misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Milani. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcus.
Milani wants to break free but Marcus has control.
Marcus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milani misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Milani breaks from the clinch.
Marcus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Milani just manages to avoid it.
Marcus tries to clinch up but Milani circles away and keeps his distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Milani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Milani swings widly with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Milani scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Milani - just one landing.
Philip Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Marcus finds it's target.
Milani moves forwards but Marcus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marcus misses with an uppercut. Milani saw that one coming.#T4##CL#
Marcus closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus is trying to stall.
Marcus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Milani is trying to break free.
Milani has had enough of the clinch but Marcus keeps him there for the moment.
Marcus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcus lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Milani is rocked!
Milani tries to break free but Marcus pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Milani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milani throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Milani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcus manages to avoid it.
Marcus is looking to counter the offense by Milani and move into the clinch.
Milani misses with a jab to the body
and Marcus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marcus moves out of range of the leg kick from Milani.#CL#
Marcus drives through and clinches with Milani against the cage.
Dumuzid Milani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

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 Philip Marcus.
I think Milani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dumuzid Milani!

Event: LAFC Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Keane moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Marcus slips under a jab from Keane.
Marcus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Keane misses with a few strikes there.
Keane misses with an uppercut
and Marcus counters with a good low kick that Keane was not able to check.
Keane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marcus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.
Marcus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot lands for Keane.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Marcus is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
Keane throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Marcus to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane misses with a straight right.
Marcus avoids the body shot from Keane.
Keane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcus.
Marcus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keane momentarily.
Keane drops his hands momentarily and Marcus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Good shot there by Keane.
Nice cross by Marcus.
Keane throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.
Marcus lands with a good body shot.
Marcus moves out of range as Keane strikes.
Keane misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Marcus finds it's target.
Keane throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
Marcus walks into a jab.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcus.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Marcus is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane looks to throw the jab but Marcus is out of range.
A big left from Keane misses.
Keane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marcus slips a jab from Keane.#T2#
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keane avoids the body shot from Marcus.
Marcus throws a shot from downtown. Keane moves away and avoids it.
Marcus looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
Keane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcus moves away from the strike by Keane.
Keane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keane swinging wildly here.
Marcus slips under a jab from Keane.
Keane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keane.#CUT#It looks like Philip Marcus has been cut.
Keane misses with an uppercut.
Keane lands the left hand.
Keane looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
Keane takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marcus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keane.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Marcus misses.
Marcus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcus staying out of range there.
Marcus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keane with a body shot.
Keane thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Marcus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keane throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
Keane looks to land a right hand but Marcus moved out of range.
Marcus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marcus lands a nice hook to Keane's body. Keane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keane scores with a jab.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Keane throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.
Keane lands a glancing blow to the side of Marcus's head.
A big left from Keane misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Marcus misses the target.
Keane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marcus lands a slapping body shot.
Marcus takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keane missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keane backing away here, and Marcus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Marcus lands with a hook. Keane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marcus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
Jab, jab by Marcus - just one landing.
Marcus tests Keane's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Keane is rocked!
Marcus circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Keane tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Marcus wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Marcus!
A very excited looking Philip Marcus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: LAFC Pizziconi vs Haze
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Marcus lands with an uppercut that bounces Law off the cage and back into range.
Law takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot lands for Marcus.
A lazy left from Marcus finds it's target.#ROC2#Law is rocked!
Marcus throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Law stumbling backwards into the cage! Law bounces back off the cage towards Marcus, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Marcus lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Marcus celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Philip Marcus!
An out of breath Philip Marcus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 35
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcus.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yi.
Marcus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marcus lands a jab to the nose.
Marcus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yi checks a low kick from Marcus.
Marcus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick from Marcus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Yi moves into the clinch.
Yi lands a shoulder strike.
Marcus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Marcus.
Marcus stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yi misses with some punches.
Yi blocks a body shot from Marcus.
Marcus misses with a body punch.
Marcus tries to throw a body punch but Yi avoids it by throwing Marcus back against the cage.
Yi lands a right hand.
Yi prevents a body shot from Marcus.
Marcus looking to stall.
Marcus misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yi.
Marcus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yi's elbow.
Yi working aggressively here.
Yi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marcus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yi misses with a body punch.
Yi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Yi.
Marcus prevents a body shot from Yi.
Yi digs a right hand into Marcus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marcus's gas tank.
Yi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus trying to control the position but instead, Yi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marcus into the cage.
Yi lands a nice uppercut.
Yi lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Yi.
Marcus tries to throw a body punch but Yi avoids it by throwing Marcus back against the cage.
Yi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Marcus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Yi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Yi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcus.
Yi misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Marcus.
Marcus is trying to stall.
I was talking to Yi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yi.
Marcus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yi's elbow.
Marcus can't find room to land a body shot as Yi controls the action.
Marcus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcus digs a right hand underneath Yi's ribcage. Yi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yi tries a body shot but Marcus blocks it.
Yi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Yi.
Yi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcuss head. #T3#
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Marcus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yi.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Yi.
Yi is leaning against Marcus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marcus or not.
Yi swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus struggles to land a body shot inside as Yi controls his hands.
Yi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marcus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yi.
Yi pushes Marcus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcus tries to work over Yi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yi jumps guard but Marcus stands there with Yi around his waist. Yi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marcus wants to stall. #T4#
Marcus can't find room to land a body shot as Yi controls the action.
Marcus misses with a punch to the body.
Yi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yi has a couple of punches blocked by Marcus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yi's elbow.
Marcus looking to stall.
Yi lands an uppercut.
Yi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yi misses with a punch on the inside.
Yi has a couple of punches blocked by Marcus.
Marcus trying to control the position but instead, Yi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marcus into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yi.
Nice body punch from Yi.
Yi lands a hook that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yi. #ROC#Marcus is rocked!
Yi working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seok Yi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Marcus tries to score with a low kick but Yi moves his leg out of the way.
Marcus is still on wobbly legs! Can Yi finish him?
Yi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yi tries to counter by clinching up but Marcus breaks away and moves out of range.
Yi finds Marcus's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Marcus flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Yi lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Marcus will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seok Yi!
In his post fight interview, Seok Yi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: LAFC 27
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Zoro lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Zoro. Beautiful body shot.
Zoro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zoro lands a slapping body shot.
Marcus misses with a low kick.
Marcus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marcus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoro swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Zoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoro.
Zoro throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Zoro misses with a body punch
and Marcus counters with a one-two 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!
Zoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoro.
Marcus throwing a counter right hand but Zoro manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Zoro dives in and scores a takedown into Marcus's guard.
Zoro throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Zoro throwing strikes from guard but Marcus blocks nicely.
Zoro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zoro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zoro throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoro passes into half guard.
Marcus is trying to control but Zoro passes into side control!
Zoro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zoro throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Zoro.
Zoro trying to control the position but Marcus is working away.
Marcus can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Zoro has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marcus is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Zoro yanks on the arm and Marcus is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Zoro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roronoa Zoro!
Roronoa Zoro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LAFC Fight Night: Christmas Ev
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Marcus throws a head kick but Kay moves out of range.
Kay moves forwards but Marcus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kay takes a head kick and keeps coming. #KD2#
Marcus lands a big head kick that sends Kay tumbling to the mat! Marcus takes a step backwards and waves Kay back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kay is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus throws a leg kick which misses Kay's front leg but catches the back leg as Kay tries to avoid it.
Kay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marcus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kay somewhat.
Marcus cracks Kay with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kay falls to his knees and Marcus 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 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Marcus!
A victorious Philip Marcus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Marcus. No joy for Harlow on that attempt.
Marcus tries a quick counter leg kick but Harlow is wise to it.
Bobby Harlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harlow tries to score with a low kick but Marcus moves his leg out of the way.
Harlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Marcus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harlow throws a low kick, looking for Marcus's leg but Marcus calmly moves out of range.
Harlow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Harlow misses with a low kick.
Harlow backing away here, and Marcus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Harlow misses.
Harlow throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus throws a head kick but Harlow moves out of range.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harlow.
Marcus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harlow throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcus counters with a straight right hand.
Harlow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marcus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harlow misses with a hook
and Marcus counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Marcus is looking to slow Harlow down with leg kicks.
That kick from Marcus tenderised Harlow's leg. Harlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harlow scores with a jab. Marcus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harlow throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marcus.
Harlow misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Marcus rushes Harlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marcus lands with a short shot to the head.
Marcus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcus lands a left hand.
Marcus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harlow wants to break free but Marcus has control. #T2##BC2#
Marcus breaks from the clinch.
Harlow loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
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!
Harlow connects with an inside leg kick.
Marcus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harlow.
Marcus flicks out a counter leg kick but Harlow steps away.
Harlow throws a leg kick but Marcus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harlow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marcus counters with a body kick. #CL2#
Marcus drives through and clinches with Harlow against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Marcus as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Marcus.
Marcus lands with a right to the head.
Marcus stalling the fight. #T3#
Harlow is trying to pull guard but Marcus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Harlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlow is trying to pull guard but Marcus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marcus pushes Harlow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harlow is trying to pull guard but Marcus has him pressed against the cage.
Marcus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harlow tries to pull guard but Marcus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcus slips a straight right by Harlow.
Harlow throws a leg kick
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick.
Harlow misses with a few strikes there.
Marcus throws a fast counter high kick but Harlow manages to duck under it in time.
Harlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Marcus fakes the leg kick and cracks Harlow in the body.
Harlow is breathing heavily.
Harlow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marcus. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Marcus. That snapped Harlow's head back.
Marcus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Marcus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harlow.
Marcus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harlow.
A head kick from Marcus lands but Harlow takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Marcus takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcus.
Marcus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marcus lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A lazy body kick from Harlow
and Marcus counters with a nice leg kick.
Marcus is looking to slow Harlow down with leg kicks.
Philip Marcus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harlow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harlow misses with a series of wild punches.
Harlow throws a combination. Marcus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harlow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
Harlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Harlow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marcus counters with an inside leg kick.
Marcus moves out of range as Harlow throws a body kick.
Harlow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marcus.#T1#
Marcus throws a leg kick which misses Harlow's front leg but catches the back leg as Harlow tries to avoid it.
Harlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcus tries a quick counter leg kick but Harlow is wise to it.
Harlow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marcus as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Marcus pushes Harlow up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marcus.
A head kick misses from Marcus.
Harlow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harlow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marcus.
Harlow fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Harlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Harlow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marcus backs up against the cage.
Harlow lands a jab to Marcus's midsection.
Harlow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harlow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus blocks a head kick by Harlow.
Harlow swinging wildly here.
Harlow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Harlow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marcus.
Marcus avoids the head kick by Harlow. #T3#
Harlow misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harlow lunges at Marcus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marcus's hand.
Harlow misses with an uppercut
and Marcus counters with a low kick, right behind Harlow 's knee.
Marcus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marcus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Marcus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marcus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Marcus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harlow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Harlow looks to land a right hand but Marcus moved out of range.#T4#
The fighters circling - Harlow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harlow misses with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a low kick, right behind Harlow 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harlow misses with a wild combination.
Harlow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcus moves out of range as Harlow throws a body kick.
Marcus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harlow misses with an uppercut.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harlow swings widly with a right hand
and Marcus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marcus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcus thumps Harlow with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Philip Marcus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Marcus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Harlow.
Marcus lands a leg kick that knocks Harlow off balance momentarily.
Harlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harlow throws a solid leg kick but Marcus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harlow.
Harlow has his takedown stuffed
and Marcus counters with a nice leg kick.
Marcus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harlow tries to work over Marcus's front leg with a kick but Marcus checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Harlow misses its intended target.
Harlow throws a hook but Marcus avoids it easily.
Marcus scores with a leg kick.
Harlow looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Harlow looks to land a right hand but Marcus moved out of range.
Harlow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marcus.
Harlow swings widly with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick.
Harlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Harlow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcus. Marcus obviously looking to wear him down.
Harlow moves out of range of the body kick from Marcus.
Harlow misses with a shot to the body
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus scores with a head kick.
Harlow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harlow swings widly with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Marcus clinches.
Harlow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marcus walks away with a smile on his face. Harlow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Harlow throws a series of punches but Marcus avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcus checks a leg kick nicely.
Marcus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice uppercut lands for Marcus. That snapped Harlow's head back.
Marcus lands with a cross.
Marcus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harlow on the side of the head.
Harlow swings widly with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harlow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Harlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlow throws a sloppy body shot
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Harlow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marcus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harlow's sensitive parts.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
Harlow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marcus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harlow misses with a shot to the body
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Philip Marcus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harlow swings widly with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a nice leg kick.
Harlow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harlow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
Harlow throws a hook to the side of Marcus's head but Marcus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Harlow misses
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcus slips a jab from Harlow.#T4##CL2#
Harlow gets tackled into the cage by Marcus. Marcus maintains the clinch.
Marcus leaning against his opponent.
Marcus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marcus lands a hook that snaps the head of Harlow backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcus.
Harlow fails to pull guard.
Bobby Harlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harlow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Marcus!

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