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Event:
Highland 124
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Marcos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marcos looking to control.
Shoenfeld forces his way into half guard.
Shoenfeld is keen to just control but Marcos is a slippery customer.
Marcos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcos keeps working.
Shoenfeld trying to mount his opponent but Marcos defends it.
Marcos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shoenfeld in particular looking to stall.
Marcos trying to control but Shoenfeld postures up.
Shoenfeld wants to pass to mount but Marcos is defending the position.
Marcos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Marcos is doing well to control the position and prevent Shoenfeld from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shoenfeld fails to land the takedown.
Shoenfeld backing away here, and Marcos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by Shoenfeld. Beautiful body shot.
Marcos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld backing away here, and Marcos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shoenfeld ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shoenfeld thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoenfeld misses with a wild body shot.
Marcos slips a jab from Shoenfeld.#TD2#
Marcos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marcos showed some decent athleticism there.
Shoenfeld tries to get to full guard but Marcos has control of the leg. #T3#
Shoenfeld trying to hold on to Marcos's head to control him but Marcos postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shoenfeld is pressing down on Marcos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Shoenfeld has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marcos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shoenfeld's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marcos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shoenfeld definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shoenfeld tries to get to full guard but Marcos has control of the leg.
Marcos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Shoenfeld is looking to control Marcos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shoenfeld avoid being mounted?
Marcos wants to take a breather but Shoenfeld is having none of it.
Marcos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shoenfeld is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shoenfeld manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld 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.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld 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#
Marcos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld dives in and grabs Marcos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marcos pushes down on Shoenfeld's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Shoenfeld misses its intended target.
Shoenfeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marcos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Shoenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoenfeld misses with a looping right.
Shoenfeld shoots in but Marcos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shoenfeld is defended easily by Marcos.
Marcos tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shoenfeld throws a lazy right hand but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoenfeld misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Marcos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shoenfeld is trying to maintain the position but Marcos is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Marcos is trying to control. Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carlos Marcos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marcos controlling from mount.
Shoenfeld is desperately trying to improve his position but Marcos has a good base and remains in mount.
Marcos looking to control but Shoenfeld is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Shoenfeld tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shoenfeld is squirming around, avoiding Marcos's attempts to control the action.
Shoenfeld gets back to half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Marcos stalling.
Marcos tries to pass to full mount but Shoenfeld defends it.
Marcos is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Shoenfeld is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marcos in particular looking to stall.
Shoenfeld is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marcos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marcos's back!#SUB#
Shoenfeld looking for the choke but no joy.
Marcos just trying to survive but Shoenfeld is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shoenfeld biding his time, controlling Marcos.
Marcos just trying to survive but Shoenfeld is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Marcos staying busy and making it hard for Shoenfeld to control.
Shoenfeld gets his hands free as Marcos looks to control. #SUB#
Shoenfeld looking for the RNC.
Good control from Shoenfeld.#SUB#
Shoenfeld has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marcos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Shoenfeld has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marcos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Marcos right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Marcos 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#
Shoenfeld throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcos.
Marcos fails with a takedown attempt.
Shoenfeld throws a series of punches but Marcos moves out of range. #TD#
Shoenfeld bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shoenfeld tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marcos stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Shoenfeld passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marcos!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shoenfeld fails to advance to Marcos's back. #T1#
Shoenfeld trying to control but Marcos is having none of it.
Shoenfeld controlling the position easily from mount.
Marcos wants to hold on but Shoenfeld pushes him away.
Shoenfeld moves to back control.
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.
#SUB#
Marcos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Shoenfeld working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shoenfeld controlling well, preventing Marcos from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Shoenfeld is looking for a rear naked choke here but Marcos reverses the position brilliantly into Shoenfeld's guard!
Shoenfeld tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shoenfeld lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shoenfeld looking to sit in guard and control but Marcos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shoenfeld is keeping the position for now.
Marcos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marcos won't allow Shoenfeld to sweep him here.
Shoenfeld controls Marcos momentarily but Marcos frees himself.
Shoenfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Shoenfeld, not yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shoenfeld keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shoenfeld looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
Marcos wants to pass the guard but Shoenfeld is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shoenfeld working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld clearly takes 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##TD#
Shoenfeld drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marcos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shoenfeld's best efforts.
Marcos wants to control but Shoenfeld is keeping busy.
Shoenfeld is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marcos!
Shoenfeld controlling the position easily from mount.
Shoenfeld fails to advance to Marcos's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos tries to hold on but Shoenfeld postures up.#T1#
Shoenfeld tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marcos has given up his back. Will we see Shoenfeld going for some submissions?
Shoenfeld is riding his opponent, not letting Marcos buck him off. #SUB#
Shoenfeld goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Marcos escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Shoenfeld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcos can do to turn this around?
Shoenfeld is refusing to be controlled, as Marcos sits in half guard. #T2#
Shoenfeld is trying to control but can't.
Marcos not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos trying to control the action but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Marcos is thwarting Shoenfeld's attempts to control the position.
Marcos prevents Shoenfeld from improving his position.#SUB2#
Marcos is trying to work for a kimura but Shoenfeld is defending well.
#T3#
Marcos tries to pass to full mount but Shoenfeld defends it.
Shoenfeld tries to roll over but Marcos keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shoenfeld won't allow Marcos to pass to mount.
Shoenfeld is pressing down on Marcos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Shoenfeld is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marcos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marcos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shoenfeld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Marcos is looking to take a break and control but Shoenfeld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld had his way with Carlos Marcos in that round.
That's time! Shoenfeld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Shoenfeld fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shoenfeld misses with a takedown attempt - Marcos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shoenfeld throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcos.
Marcos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shoenfeld.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Shoenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shoenfeld scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marcos trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld is looking to stall here but Marcos recovers full guard.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Marcos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoenfeld advances position into side control!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Marcos is keeping him busy.
Marcos sneaks back into half guard.
Shoenfeld is pressing down on Marcos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marcos is holding on for now.
Marcos is looking to improve his position.
Shoenfeld is keen to just control but Marcos is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Marcos won't allow Shoenfeld to pass to mount.
Shoenfeld trying to advance position but Marcos counters by regaining guard.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Marcos keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shoenfeld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marcos slips a straight right by Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld throws a series of strikes that have Marcos backpedaling.
Marcos moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoenfeld misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shoenfeld moves away from the strike by Marcos.
Shoenfeld changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Shoenfeld uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shoenfeld throws a right hand that Marcos ducks under and follows up with a left that Marcos also avoids with ease.
Marcos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marcos slips under a jab from Shoenfeld.
Marcos wants to counter the offense by Shoenfeld and move into the clinch position.
Marcos slips under a jab from Shoenfeld.
Marcos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shoenfeld defends it well.
Marcos throws a low kick but Shoenfeld moves out of range easily.
Marcos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shoenfeld swings for the body but Marcos moves out of range.
Brett Shoenfeld is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shoenfeld to score with a decent uppercut.
Shoenfeld misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brett Shoenfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Marcos gets caught flat footed, as Shoenfeld shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Marcos keeps moving.
Carlos Marcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brett Shoenfeld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Marcos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shoenfeld uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Shoenfeld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shoenfeld 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 James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Shoenfeld!
Brett Shoenfeld retains his bantamweight title!
After the big win, Brett Shoenfeld made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pound Town INC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Highland 119
Date: Dec 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Marcos shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson with the counter takedown but Marcos avoids it easily.
We've been told by Marcos's head coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcos, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marcos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marcos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marcos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass. #T1#
Marcos working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marcos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard. #REVR#
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marcos passes into side control.
Henderson stops Marcos from passing to mount.
Marcos controlling from side mount.
Henderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marcos's best efforts.#T2#
Marcos is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson won't allow Marcos to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marcos is keen to just control but Henderson is a slippery customer.
Henderson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is not content to let Marcos control the position.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Well, if Marcos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Marcos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marcos not doing much here.
Marcos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henderson!
Henderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Marcos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marcos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Marcos controlling from the full mount.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos controlling the position easily from mount.
Marcos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Carlos Marcos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Henderson scores with a takedown into Marcos's guard.#SUB2#
Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marcos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard. #REVR#
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Marcos is stalling in the full guard.
Marcos trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Carlos Marcos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Henderson has his foot on Marcos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marcos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Henderson working for a triangle but Marcos defends it easily.
Marcos is pushing down on Henderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Marcos has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcos is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marcos controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Marcos wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcos pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marcos in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Marcos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Henderson with the active half guard here but Marcos passes nicely into side control.
Marcos wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marcos is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcos trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marcos seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Henderson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlos Marcos! |
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Event:
Highland 108
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Jardim.
#CL#
Marcos has Jardim up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Marcos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marcos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marcos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jardim!
You get the feeling that Jardim really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jardim can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Jardim trying desperately to get to his feet.
Marcos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Marcos is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Marcos extends the arm and Jardim is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Marcos! |
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Event:
Highland 96
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcos is defended easily by Colez.
Colez misses with a two punch combination.
Marcos feints the counter takedown.
Colez swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Marcos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marcos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marcos is working for a submission of some sort.
Marcos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Colez wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Marcos has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Colez defend it? Marcos steps over the head and cranks it - Colez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Marcos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Marcos!
In defeat, Bizzo Colez stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's just the beginning...'. |
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Event:
Highland 91
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
so Marcos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Yamamoto has his foot on Marcos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marcos works his way back into a safe position though.
Marcos content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Yamamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marcos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marcos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marcos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Marcos slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Marcos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamamoto defends it well.
Marcos controlling the action here.
Marcos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yamamoto for as long as he can get away with.
Yamamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marcos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcos defends well.
Marcos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marcos continues to stall.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Yamamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marcos sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marcos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking for a triangle but Marcos pushes his legs off easily.
Marcos advances position into side control!
Marcos remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Yamamoto tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto looks winded!
Yamamoto seems a little lost for a moment, as Marcos dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Marcos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marcos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Marcos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamamoto looks to move to half guard but instead Marcos has passed into mount! Damn!
Marcos content just to control the position here.
Yamamoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marcos controlling his opponent. #T4#
Yamamoto is desperately trying to improve his position but Marcos has a good base and remains in mount.
Marcos controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Marcos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yamamoto is surviving well by controlling Marcos's body position as best he can.
Yamamoto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marcos content just to control the position here.
Marcos'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamamoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marcos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Marcos 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#
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Marcos shows good takedown defense.
Yamamoto shoots and misses #TD#
and Marcos counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Marcos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yamamoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marcos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Yamamoto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marcos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marcos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yamamoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos content just to control the position here. #T1#
More hug and hope from Marcos.
Yamamoto working to try and regain half guard.
Marcos controlling from mount.
Yamamoto is working to get back to half guard.
Marcos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Marcos.#T2#
Yamamoto can't escape the position.
Carlos Marcos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yamamoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Marcos controlling his opponent.
Yamamoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Marcos controlling from mount.
Yamamoto is trying to escape the mount.
Marcos controlling his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Marcos is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Marcos prevents Yamamoto from getting the reversal.
Marcos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Marcos.
Yamamoto is desperately trying to improve his position but Marcos has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcos controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Marcos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marcos sprawls well. Marcos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kane Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto goes for a double leg but Marcos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marcos continues to drive forward.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marcos.
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Marcos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Marcos controls the position.
Yamamoto tries to improve position but can't.
Yamamoto keeps trying to improve his position.
Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yamamoto regains half guard.
Marcos controlling the pace.
Yamamoto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marcos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Marcos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carlos Marcos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Marcos continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Yamamoto regains half guard.
Yamamoto tries to get to full guard but Marcos has control of the leg.
Marcos trying to control the pace.
Yamamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcos works his way into side control.
Marcos controls the position from side control.
Yamamoto tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Marcos controls the position.
Yamamoto tries to improve position but can't.
Yamamoto trying to remain calm as Marcos controls from the top position.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep.
Yamamoto is being controlled here.
Yamamoto looking for a sweep but Marcos has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Marcos content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Marcos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marcos 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Marcos! |
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Event:
Highland 88
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Kojima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kojima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kojima throws a hook but Marcos blocks it.
Marcos tries to counter with a takedown but Kojima is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Marcos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kojima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Marcos decides to pull guard.
Kojima tries to stand but Marcos is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kojima manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Kojima 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.
Marcos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kojima's guard.
Marcos slows the pace down in half guard.
Kojima is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Marcos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kojima controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Marcos has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kojima defend it? Marcos steps over the head and cranks it - Kojima is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Marcos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Marcos! |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Takashi doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Marcos moves into the clinch.
Takashi can't get the takedown.
Takashi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Takashi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marcos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Takashi to the mat. Takashi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Marcos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takashi controlling the position.#T1#
Marcos wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Marcos tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
Marcos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takashi trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marcos throws a body shot but no joy.
Takashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcos.
Marcos tries a quick counter leg kick but Takashi is wise to it.#CL#
Takashi moves into range and clinches up with Marcos.
Takashi pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Marcos tightens his grip and picks Takashi up, before dumping him to the ground. Takashi manages to land in guard. #T2#
Takashi keeping full guard, as Marcos tries to pass.
Marcos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takashi's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marcos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marcos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takashi's coaches at Cozad The Island have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Marcos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Marcos trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Marcos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marcos is fighting to break Takashi's control of his arms but Takashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marcos passes Takashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takashi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takashi is pulling down on Marcos's head to control his posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marcos is looking to advance position but Takashi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Takashi controlling from mount.
Takashi prevents Marcos from getting the reversal.
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Marcos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Marcos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takashi.
Takashi sets himself, and Marcos steps forward looking for the clinch! Takashi avoids it this time.#CL#
Takashi darts in and clinches Marcos up against the cage.
Marcos wants to break free but Takashi has control.
Takashi goes for a takedown attempt but Marcos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Takashi pushes Marcos up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is looking for a takedown.
Takashi has Marcos pressed against the cage.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Marcos controls the action.
#T1#
Takashi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos goes for a takedown attempt but Takashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Takashi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marcos did well to prevent Takashi getting side control.
Marcos is looking to improve his position.
Takashi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Marcos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marcos is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Takashi content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Marcos drives through with a takedown into Takashi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Marcos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Takashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Takashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcos is one step ahead there.
Takashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Takashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi controls Marcos momentarily but Marcos frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Takashi tries to clinch up but Marcos circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takashi defends it well.#CL#
Takashi gets a clinch.
Takashi can't get the takedown.
Takashi misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Takashi has picked Marcos up - he's going for a ride! Takashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Marcos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Marcos is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marcos keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Marcos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takashi on his heels. He'll look to pass Takashi's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Marcos wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Marcos tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takashi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Marcos looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcos, not yet.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marcos is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up. #T3#
Takashi passes Marcos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marcos wants to get back to full guard.
Takashi is taking a breather. Marcos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takashi is pressing down on Marcos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marcos is holding on for now. #SUB#
Takashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marcos sees it coming and defends easily.
Marcos wants to sweep but Takashi has passed to side control!
Takashi tries to move to mount but Marcos blocks the move with his legs.
Carlos Marcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takashi 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi wins by unanimous decision!
Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
IXF XL
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Polak closes the distance and pushes Marcos back into the cage.
Polak blocks an elbow strike.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marcos.
Marcos misses with an elbow strike.
Marcos tries to work over Polak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcos throws an elbow that misses.
Marcos misses with an elbow strike.
Polak blocks an elbow strike from Marcos.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Polak avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Polak is trying to force a seperation but Marcos has the dominant position.#TD2#
Polak pulls guard.
Marcos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Polak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Marcos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marcos wants to pass the guard but Polak is keeping the position.
Polak keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Marcos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marcos is looking to pass into half guard but Polak pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Polak is in guard.#REVB#
Polak wants to stand but Marcos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marcos managing to control the position. #SUB#
Marcos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Polak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Polak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marcos keeping moving, preventing Polak from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Polak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marcos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Polak has Marcos in his guard.#REVR#
Marcos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Polak working a defensive guard here.
Marcos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marcos wants to pass the guard but Polak is keeping the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marcos stands and throws Polak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marcos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Polak's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Marcos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Polak tries to escape but Marcos is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos works to advance to full mount. Polak defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Marcos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Polak gets a takedown into half guard.
Marcos trying to hold on to Polak's head to control him but Polak postures up.
Polak wants to take a breather but Marcos is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marcos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlos Marcos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Marcos gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marcos holds on and takes a little breather.
Polak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marcos is proving hard to escape from.
Marcos has control of Polak's left arm, preventing Polak from doing any damage.
Polak trying to control but Marcos is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Polak defending well as Marcos loads up on a big left hand.
Polak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
An inside leg kick from Marcos misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Polak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Polak has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Marcos is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Marcos has closed the distance and engaged Polak in a clinch.
Marcos prevents Polak from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Polak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Marcos misses.
Marcos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polak throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Marcos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Polak!
Polak bucks up and tries to throw Marcos off but instead Marcos has got his back!
Polak is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Marcos tightening his grip on Polak, looking for the choke.
Marcos controls the position.
Polak is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Marcos off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Marcos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Polak has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Polak trying to control the position but Marcos manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Polak is having to fend off submission attempts from Marcos, who is looking to sink in the choke. Marcos doesn't have the hooks in though and Polak manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Marcos pulls Polak in close to prevent any damage.
Polak trying to control but Marcos is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcos is controlling Polak's posture.
Polak stopping the sweep attempt from Marcos.
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 Carlos Marcos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Marcos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Polak backs away, Marcos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marcos tries for a takedown but Polak circles away easily#CL2#
and Polak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Polak.
Polak blocks the elbow strike.
Polak blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Polak has had enough of the clinch but Marcos keeps him there for the moment.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Marcos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Polak can't fight it off and eventually Marcos manages to take the fight to the floor. Polak looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marcos won't allow Polak to get back to his feet. #T1#
Marcos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marcos prevents Polak from getting back to his feet.
Polak pulls Marcos in close to prevent any damage.
Polak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marcos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marcos throws an overhand right that lands on Polak's shoulder, as Polak tries to avoid the shot.
Carlos Marcos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Polak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcos.
Polak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marcos throws a jab but it's blocked by Polak.
Polak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marcos throws a jab when Polak was well out of range.
Polak wants to clinch but Marcos slips to the side#TD#
so Marcos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marcos controlling from the top position.
Polak wants to stand up but Marcos is controlling him.
Albin Polak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Marcos is looking to pass into half guard but Polak pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Polak is in guard.#REVB#
Marcos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos wants to sweep here but Polak controlling him for the moment.
Marcos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marcos is controlling Polak's posture.
Polak postures up in Marcos's guard and throws a big left but Marcos blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Polak trying to control but Marcos is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Polak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Marcos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marcos 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Marcos! |
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