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Event:
AFC 12- Mikhasevich vs Gracie
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Marsh misses with a two punch combination.
Marsh slips under a jab.
Stat cracks a nice hook into Marsh's ribs.
Marsh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marsh misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and Stat counters with a crisp one two that drops Marsh! Stat thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Marsh to his feet! Marsh is in big trouble!
Marsh is breathing heavily.
Marsh misses with the combination.
Marsh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stat circles away quickly and effectively.
Marsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#KD2#
Stat drops Marsh with a beautiful combination! Marsh stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stat is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Marsh is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stat cracks Marsh with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Marsh tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stat pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Marsh is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Stat! |
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Event:
AFC FN 6- Ryan vs Gates
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Marsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Marsh does no damage.
Fox Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Marsh misses.
Arslan moves in looking to clinch but Marsh pushes him off.
We've been told by Marsh's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arslan shoots for a double leg takedown but Marsh sprawls well. He's pushed Arslan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marsh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arslan dodges the punch combination from Marsh.
Arslan connects with the punch.#CL2#
Arslan moves into the clinch.
Marsh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marsh has had enough of the clinch but Arslan keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Arslan pulls guard successfully.
Arslan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Marsh stands up from Arslan's guard - Marsh perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Arslan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Arslan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arslan. #SU2#
Arslan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Marsh misses with the combination.
Marsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Arslan gets a takedown into half guard.
Arslan stops Marsh from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Marsh is not content to let Arslan control the position.
Arslan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ES#
Marsh kicks Arslan off and gets back to his feet.
Marsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marsh is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Arslan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marsh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Arslan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marsh tries to escape but Arslan is in control.
Marsh trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Marsh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arslan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet but Arslan drags him back down.#SU2#
Arslan decides to stand back up. Arslan steps back and let's Marsh get back to his feet.#CL2#
Arslan clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Arslan jumps guard.
Arslan pulls Marsh in to control the position. #T3#
Marsh wants to get up but he can't break Arslan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Arslan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Arslan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marsh defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marsh wants to stand but Arslan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arslan has his hands on Marsh's head, controlling the position.
Marsh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marsh preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arslan looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh wants to stand but Arslan is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES2#
Arslan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Arslan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arslan dives in and grabs Marsh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marsh pushes down on Arslan's head and hops out.
Marsh swinging wildly here.
Arslan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arslan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fox Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Arslan.
Marsh misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muhammad Arslan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marsh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Arslan dodges the punch combination from Marsh.
Marsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Arslan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marsh is trying to stand back up but Arslan is controlling him
Arslan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#ES#
Marsh has one foot on Arslan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Arslan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arslan tries to clinch up.
Arslan tries to clinch up.
Arslan wants to clinch up but Marsh keeps it at a distance.
Marsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arslan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arslan shoots in looking for a takedown but Marsh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arslan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Marsh does no damage. #T1#
Marsh throws a nice looking combination but Arslan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arslan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marsh tries to bum rush Arslan with a series of wild strikes but Arslan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marsh throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
so Arslan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arslan stops Marsh from standing up.
Arslan looking to pass the guard.
Arslan postures up and lands a big shot to Marsh's brow.
Arslan lands a couple of elbows.
Marsh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arslan is controlling him. #SU2#
Arslan gets to his feet - Marsh follows without any prompting.
Arslan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fox Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Arslan.#T2#
Marsh swinging wildly here.
Arslan lands a head kick!
Arslan shoots in and drives through. Marsh sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Marsh. No joy for Arslan on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Arslan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marsh's half guard.
Marsh pushes Arslan off and gets back to his feet.
Marsh misses with a combination
and Arslan counters with a one-two to the body.
Marsh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arslan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fox Marsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Arslan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arslan trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Arslan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsh is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Arslan gets to his feet - Marsh follows without any prompting.
Arslan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marsh throws a series of punches but Arslan avoids them all with ease.
Marsh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marsh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arslan eats them both and turns towards Marsh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Marsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arslan. #CL2#
Arslan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arslan prevents Marsh from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Marsh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marsh is pressed up against the cage. Arslan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marsh down to the mat. Marsh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Arslan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marsh did well to prevent Arslan getting side control.
Marsh is looking to escape.
Muhammad Arslan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arslan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marsh keeps working.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet.
Arslan is pressing down on Marsh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marsh is holding on for now. #SU2#
Arslan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh throws a combination that misses
and Arslan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marsh's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Arslan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marsh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marsh manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fox Marsh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marsh throws a nice looking combination but Arslan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marsh misses with a two punch combination.
Arslan feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Arslan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Arslan decides to stand and escape the position.
A punch combination from Arslan misses.
Arslan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marsh throws a combination that misses
and Arslan counters with a big head kick but Marsh shrugs it off.
Nice body punch from Arslan.
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!
Arslan connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arslan is defended easily by Marsh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marsh tries to bum rush Arslan with a series of wild strikes but Arslan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Arslan connects with a single shot there.
Marsh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Arslan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Arslan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marsh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet.
Arslan is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Arslan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marsh tries to kick Arslan off but Arslan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Arslan moves nicely into side control.
Marsh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arslan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Arslan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Marsh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arslan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Arslan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arslan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marsh down.
Marsh is not content to let Arslan control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Arslan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arslan controlling from side mount. #ES#
Marsh bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Arslan darts in looking for a takedown but Marsh gets double underhooks and turns Arslan into the cage.
It looked like Marsh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arslan scores with a head kick.
Fox Marsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Marsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arslan throws a counter combo.#T4#
Arslan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marsh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arslan fails with a takedown attempt.
Fox Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Arslan.
Arslan dodges the punch combination from Marsh.
#CL2#
Arslan has managed to clinch.
Arslan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marsh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arslan fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsh tries to circle away but Arslan has him pinned against the cage.
Marsh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arslan has him pressed against the cage.
Marsh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Arslan breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muhammad Arslan.
I think Arslan 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Muhammad Arslan! |
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Event:
AFC 11- Silvera vs Mikhasevic
Date: Apr 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Willington Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willington Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marsh avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Willington Iii drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Willington Iii wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willington Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Willington Iii wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Willington Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Willington Iii throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Marsh wants to stand up but Willington Iii is controlling him.
Willington Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Willington Iii stands up over Marsh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Willington Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Marsh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marsh keeping full guard, as Willington Iii tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh is looking to stand up but Willington Iii isn't so interested in that idea.
Willington Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Marsh pushes Willington Iii off and gets back to his feet.
Fox Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willington Iii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marsh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mace Willington Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh misses with a wild combination.
Marsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
No joy there for Marsh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marsh throws a right and a left that Willington Iii avoids nicely.
Marsh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marsh wants it to stay on the feet.
Marsh lands with a nice combination. Willington Iii backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Willington Iii.
Willington Iii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marsh sprawls well. Marsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Willington Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Willington Iii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marsh pinned against the cage. Marsh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Willington Iii or perhaps it was just good defense by Marsh, which made it look bad. #T3#
Willington Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marsh defends it nicely.
Marsh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Willington Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Willington Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Marsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willington Iii.
An attempted straight right counter from Willington Iii misses the target.
Marsh throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Willington Iii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Willington Iii wants to take a breather but Marsh is having none of it.
Willington Iii prevents Marsh from standing back up.
Willington Iii is trying to control the action in half guard but Marsh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Willington Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Willington Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Marsh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marsh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Marsh is looking to escape.#T4#
Willington Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marsh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Willington Iii controlling the action here.
Marsh tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Willington Iii manages to move to mount!
Marsh looks winded!#SUB#
Willington Iii working for a guillotine from mount but Marsh is in no mood to give up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willington Iii trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Willington Iii looking for a guillotine from mount but Marsh is having none of it.
Willington Iii 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.
You get the feeling that Marsh really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Marsh is bucking up trying to escape but Willington Iii cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
You get the feeling that Marsh really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Willington Iii is landing with some decent strikes but Marsh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marsh is trying to stand.
Marsh is squirming around, avoiding Willington Iii's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fox Marsh will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marsh throws a series of punches but Willington Iii moves out of range.
Willington Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marsh misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Willington Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Marsh didn't expect that.
Willington Iii with a nice head shot there.
Willington Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
Marsh keeping moving, preventing Willington Iii from controlling successfully.
Marsh wants to stand but Willington Iii is controlling the position.
Willington Iii throwing strikes from guard but Marsh blocks nicely.
Willington Iii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh keeping moving, preventing Willington Iii from controlling successfully.
Willington Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet but Willington Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Willington Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Willington Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Willington Iii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marsh's head.
Mace Willington Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willington Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willington Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Willington Iii won't allow Marsh to get back to his feet.
Willington Iii trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom.
Marsh is wriggling around but Willington Iii manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Marsh is defending against the submission attempts here by Willington Iii.
#T2##SUB#
Marsh is defending against the submission attempts here by Willington Iii.
Marsh has hold of Willington Iii's hands but Willington Iii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Willington Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Willington Iii frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Willington Iii with shots to the head and body - Marsh looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Willington Iii swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mace Willington Iii!
Mace Willington Iii is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
AFC FN 5- Wilson vs Cruzier
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Marsh throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Gro Kashug counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marsh won't be happy with that.
Marsh is pushing Gro Kashug's head away, looking to escape. Gro Kashug manages to hold on to the position though.
Gro Kashug throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gro Kashug throws a strike aimed at the side of Marsh's head but Marsh avoids it well.
Marsh defending against the ground and pound.
Marsh parries the strikes from Gro Kashug easily there. Gro Kashug is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marsh to escape.
Marsh is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gro Kashug 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.
Gro Kashug sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marsh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gro Kashug advances to mount.
Marsh is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Marsh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Marsh wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug thowing shots but they're missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T1#
Gro Kashug throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Kashug looking to finish with strikes here!
Marsh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gro Kashug punching from mount but Marsh doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gro Kashug sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gro Kashug throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gro Kashug thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marsh is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gro Kashug sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Marsh is trying to stand.
Gro Kashug misses with a head shot.
Marsh's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gro Kashug thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Marsh wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gro Kashug.
Marsh really wants to buck Gro Kashug off and get back to his feet.
Marsh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gro Kashug tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gro Kashug throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Marsh because Gro Kashug loaded up on that one. #T2#
Gro Kashug throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes here but Marsh is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gro Kashug misses with a head shot.
Marsh wants to try and get back to his feet.
Marsh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Marsh because Gro Kashug loaded up on that one.
Gro Kashug putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marsh tries to buck Gro Kashug off but he can't manage it.
Marsh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gro Kashug looking to ground and pound but Marsh is blocking nicely.
Gro Kashug scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marsh?
Marsh really wants to buck Gro Kashug off and get back to his feet.
Marsh wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gro Kashug.
Marsh blocking the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug throws some wild stikes that Marsh manages to avoid easily.
Gro Kashug fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gro Kashug throws some wild stikes that Marsh manages to avoid easily.
Marsh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gro Kashug.
#T3#
Gro Kashug won't let Marsh get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gro Kashug punching from mount but Marsh doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gro Kashug throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Marsh's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Marsh is trying to stand.
Gro Kashug throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gro Kashug thowing shots but they're missing.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gro Kashug throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Gro Kashug there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gro Kashug raining down shots from the mount!
Gro Kashug throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Marsh because Gro Kashug loaded up on that one.
Marsh trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gro Kashug thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug won't let Marsh get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gro Kashug 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.
Marsh really wants to buck Gro Kashug off and get back to his feet. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsh looks winded!
Poor strikes thrown by Gro Kashug there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gro Kashug landing strikes from the mount and Marsh is in trouble! #ES2#
Marsh bucks up and throws Gro Kashug to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Fox Marsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Gro Kashug decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marsh's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Kashug wants to pass the guard but Marsh is keeping the position.
Marsh wants to stand up but Gro Kashug is controlling him.
Gro Kashug content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Marsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gro Kashug is looking to work some ground and pound but Marsh has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Marsh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Marsh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoragdush Gro Kashug dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marsh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gro Kashug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsh can do to turn this around?
Marsh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gro Kashug back to the cage. Marsh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Ghoragdush Gro Kashug has been cut.
Marsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gro Kashug drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marsh sprawls and moves away.
Gro Kashug finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Marsh's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Gro Kashug falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fox Marsh! |
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