Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 170
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Kilgore blocks a head kick by Marks.
Kilgore is looking to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch.
Marks slips under a jab.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Marks misses.
Marks gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Kilgore counters by clinching up.
Kilgore tries to work over Marks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilgore lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilgore.
Marks blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action. #T1#
Kilgore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marks takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Marks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
Kilgore seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jeremy Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore delivers a nice body kick.
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marks.#T2#
Marks slips under a jab.
Kilgore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marks if he has to take too many more of those.
Marks throws a lazy head kick
letting Kilgore counter with a right hand.
Marks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore throws a one two combo.
Marks throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Marks tries to keep at a distance but Kilgore has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kilgore throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Kilgore stalls.
Marks can't break the clinch.
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kilgore scores with a shoulder strike.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore has a couple of punches blocked by Marks.
Marks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marks tries to break the clinch but Kilgore is controlling the position.
Kilgore lands an elbow that stopped Marks in his tracks for a moment.
Kilgore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marks.
Kilgore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Kilgore prevents Marks from breaking the clinch.
Kilgore pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kilgore throws a head punch that misses.
Kilgore tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marks managing to block the knees to the body from Kilgore.
Kilgore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marks looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kilgore. #T5#
A nice left hand lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Kilgore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marks takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Jeremy Marks's cut even more.
Marks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kilgore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marks wants to break free but Kilgore has control.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Marks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marks. #T6#
Kilgore swings wildly with an uppercut but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kilgore throws an elbow that misses.
Marks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kilgore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marks letting Kilgore take a breather here.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilgore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kilgore doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T7#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kilgore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marks's brow.
Marks tries to break free but Kilgore pushes him back against the cage.
Kilgore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilgore throws a punch but it's blocked by Marks. #BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Marks's ribs.
Kilgore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kilgore lands a jab to the head.
Kilgore lands with a right hand.
Kilgore misses with the combination.
Marks is trying to counter with his kicks.#T8#
Marks looks to land a body kick but Kilgore moved away.
Kilgore throws a quick counter head kick but Marks was just out of range.
Kilgore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#The cut above Jeremy Marks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Marks misses with a right hand
and Kilgore counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Marks is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Kilgore lands a big head kick that sends Marks tumbling to the mat! Kilgore takes a step backwards and waves Marks back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Marks is rocked!
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Marks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marks counters with a body kick.
Kilgore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T9#
Kilgore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Kilgore sees coming a mile off.
Marks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Marks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Marks counters with a body kick.
Marks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Marks didn't see that one coming.
Kilgore lands a head kick. Marks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Kilgore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kilgore lands with a nice body kick.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Marks ducked under it nicely.
Marks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kilgore with a body shot.
Marks misses with a right hand
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marks moves out of range of the body kick.
A left lands for Marks.
Jeremy Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Marks missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Marks backs away, Kilgore returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore delivers a nice body kick.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Marks throws a body kick that misses.
As Marks tries to get set, Kilgore tries to push him back and clinch up but Marks manages to avoid the attempt.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks throws a fast counter high kick but Kilgore manages to duck under it in time.
Kilgore lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#Jeremy Marks's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Kilgore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Marks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.#T2#
Kilgore throws a leg kick
and Marks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kilgore really felt that one!
Marks drops his hands momentarily and Kilgore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marks slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilgore tries to counter by clinching up but Marks breaks away and moves out of range.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore tries to clinch up but Marks circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilgore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore is looking to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch.#T3#
Marks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Kilgore clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Marks lands a jab to Kilgore's midsection.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marks! But no joy.
Marks throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and Marks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marks counters with a body kick that stops Kilgore in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore tests Marks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses
and Marks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilgore lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kilgore under the eye.#T5#
Marks moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Marks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marks moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.
Marks throws a counter combo.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses.
Marks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marks throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Marks's leg. Marks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T6#
Marks checks a leg kick.
Marks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses
and Marks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Marks tries to keep at a distance but Kilgore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kilgore tries a body shot but Marks blocks it. #T7#
Kilgore has a couple of punches blocked by Marks.
Jeremy Kilgore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marks is trying to break the clinch but Kilgore is controlling him.
Marks blocking some punches.
Kilgore scores with a shoulder strike.
Kilgore scores with a shoulder strike.
Kilgore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilgore throws a head punch that misses.
Kilgore misses with an elbow over the top.
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marks blocks the elbow strike. #T8#
Marks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage.
Kilgore misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Kilgore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks misses with a jab to the body
letting Kilgore counter with a right hand.
Kilgore lands a lovely overhand right.#T9#
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marks with a hook.
Marks slips a jab and a cross from Kilgore.
And Marks responds with a good body kick, but Kilgore manages to step out the way in time.
Marks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Marks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Kilgore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kilgore lands a high kick!
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Marks's head but Marks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marks slips a jab from Kilgore.
Marks counters with a body kick.
Marks clobbers Kilgore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Kilgore has Marks up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kilgore throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore. #T1#
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Marks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Marks. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Marks.#T2#
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Marks does it's job there.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Marks should have avoided that one.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Marks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kilgore is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marks.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kilgore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilgore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but Marks manages to avoid it.
Kilgore moves out of range as Marks strikes.
Kilgore is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marks.
Marks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick
and Kilgore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marks's knee momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Marks 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T5#
Marks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kilgore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kilgore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kilgore lands the left hand.
Marks swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilgore.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T6#
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore connects with a right hand. Marks shakes it off.
Marks looks to land a combination. Kilgore sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. Marks didn't see that one coming.
Kilgore connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and Marks counters with a stiff right hand.
Marks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kilgore counters with a solid body kick.
Kilgore clobbers Marks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jeremy Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Kilgore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marks is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilgore finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeremy Marks's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeremy Kilgore!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Kilgore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 162
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Marks connects with a body shot.
Marks throws a leg kick but Tiger checks it.
A quick step to the side and Tiger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Marks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marks throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger misses with a hook. Marks ducked under it nicely.
Marks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tiger.
Marks blocks a jab.
A jab from Tiger finds it's way through Marks's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marks counters with a leg kick.
Marks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Marks coming out on top.#T1#
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Marks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiger lands a really nice looking cross but Marks seems unphased.
Marks throws a shot from downtown. Tiger moves away and avoids it.
Marks misses with a two punch combination.
Tiger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tiger throws a right and a left that Marks avoids nicely.
Marks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tiger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Marks misses. #T2#
Jab, jab by Marks - just one landing.
Tiger digs a good hook to Marks's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tiger counters with a two punch combo.
Marks's corner calls for a 1-2. Marks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiger checks a leg kick nicely.
Tiger is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Marks connects with a right hand. Tiger shakes it off.
Tiger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiger.
Marks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tiger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiger lands a body shot.
Tiger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Tiger.
Marks swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tiger counter with a right hand.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiger misses its target.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks misses with a head kick. #T4#
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Tiger.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Tiger avoids it.
Jeremy Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marks. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marks tries to land a front kick but Tiger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiger.
Marks lands with a kick to the temple. Tiger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T5#
Marks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiger finds it's way round the side to connect with Marks's head.
Marks drops his hands momentarily and Tiger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marks misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Tiger.
Tiger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T6#
A lazy left from Marks finds it's target.
Marks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marks lands with a right hand.
Tiger cracks a nice hook into Marks's ribs.
Tiger misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tiger lands a jab to the head.
Tiger lands with a shot to the body.
Marks misses with a left hand
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.#T7#
Tiger throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Marks slips under a jab from Tiger.
Jab from Marks.
Good work by Tiger as he checks the leg kick.
Marks lands a front kick.
Marks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tiger's sensitive parts.
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Marks throws a looping overhand right but Tiger ducks down to avoid it. #T8#
Tiger throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Marks avoids the body shot from Tiger.
Marks misses with the body kick
and Tiger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Tiger throwing a counter right hand but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marks throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T9#
Marks throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiger avoids the head kick by Marks.
It looked like Tiger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marks throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Marks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
A big left from Tiger misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeremy Marks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tiger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
Tiger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiger throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Tiger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marks. That one must have hurt.
Tiger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Tiger misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks misses with a kick to the body
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Marks missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiger throwing a counter right hand but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Marks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiger misses with the combination.
Marks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Marks lands with a hook. Tiger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Tiger avoids the head kick by Marks.
Tiger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiger misses with an uppercut. Marks saw that one coming.
Jeremy Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marks lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiger's head.
Tiger throws a body shot but no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Marks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Marks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tiger.
Tiger throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger moves away from the strike by Marks.
It looked like Tiger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Marks throws a lazy head kick
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiger scores with a jab to the body.
Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiger moves away from the strike by Marks.
Tiger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Tiger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks scores with a body shot.
Marks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Tiger blocks a head kick by Marks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Tiger looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
Tiger moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarks.#T5#
Marks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marks throws an off balance right hand
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Marks lands with a straight right. Tiger didn't see that one coming.
Tiger misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Tiger.
Marks looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger lands a jab.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiger misses its target.#T6#
Tiger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Tiger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiger moves out of range of the body kick.
Tiger misses with a lunging right hand
and Marks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marks missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Tiger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marks misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger dodges the punch combination from Marks.
Marks misses with a head kick. #T7#
Marks slips a straight right by Tiger.
Marks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Tiger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marks misses with a body shot.
Marks swings widly with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marks throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiger throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T8#
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Tiger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marks just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Tiger was looking to counter with a kick there.
A shot to the body from Tiger misses
and Marks counters with a nice body kick.
Tiger avoids the head kick by Marks.
Marks scores with a jab. Tiger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tiger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T9#
A big left from Marks misses.
Marks misses with a hook.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tiger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiger scores with a shot to the body.
Tiger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tiger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marks misses with a straight left.
Marks misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Marks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
That's time! Tiger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marks lands a nice looking body shot.
Marks throws a lazy head kick
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Tiger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks scores with a nice head shot.
Tiger lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Tiger throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Tiger checks a low kick from Marks.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Marks.
Marks thows a leg kick but Tiger checks it
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiger misses with a looping left.
Marks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiger.
Marks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tiger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Tiger dodges the punch combination from Marks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tiger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marks throws out the jab.
Tiger misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Marks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marks throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
Tiger looks to land a right hand but Marks moved out of range.
Tiger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily. #T3#
Tiger throws a looping overhand right but Marks ducks down to avoid it.
Marks motions for Tiger to come forward. Marks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marks with a jab.
Tiger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marks is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiger misses its target.
Tiger misses with a wild body shot.
Marks throws out a counter right but Tiger avoids it with no problem.
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Marks throws a fast counter high kick but Tiger manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
Tiger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Marks.
Tiger blocks a head kick by Marks.
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
No joy there for Marks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Tiger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marks.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T5#
Tiger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Tiger.
A little jabbing left from Marks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tiger scores with a one two! Marks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marks is looking to chop away at Tiger's legs.
Marks misses with a jab to the body
and Marks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marks lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Marks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T6#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marks, as that shot connected.
A big left from Tiger misses.
Marks fakes the leg kick and cracks Tiger in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Tiger.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Tiger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Tiger finds it's target.
Marks avoids the body shot from Tiger.
A little jabbing left from Marks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T7#
Marks throws a wild body kick that Tiger sees coming a mile off.
Tiger misses with a wild body shot.
Marks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Marks throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiger connects with a crisp jab.
Tiger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiger scores with a jab. Marks acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T8#
Jab from Marks.
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Marks fakes the leg kick and cracks Tiger in the body.
Marks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Marks misses.
Tiger avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks throws a wild body kick that Tiger sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Tiger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T9#
Marks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marks counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiger misses with a wild combination.
Marks looks to land a left hand but Tiger moved out of range nicely.
Tiger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lion Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiger moves away from the strike by Marks.
Jeremy Marks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab from Tiger.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lion Tiger.
Well Marks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeremy Marks!
Our winner, Jeremy Marks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 154
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Wahlstroem throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
Marks with a hook.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wahlstroem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Wahlstroem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Marks.
Wahlstroem looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Wahlstroem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marks.
Max Wahlstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Wahlstroem.
Marks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marks throws a combination that misses
and Wahlstroem counters with a nice uppercut.
Marks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wahlstroem fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Wahlstroem needs to keep his hands up - Marks had a free shot at his head there.
Wahlstroem tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marks.
Marks scores with a push kick.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks checks a low kick from Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem blocks a head kick by Marks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wahlstroem has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wahlstroem misses the target.
Marks cracks Wahlstroem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marks. That's going to slow Wahlstroem down. #T2#
Marks misses with a head kick.
Wahlstroem is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wahlstroem throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Marks throws a chopping leg kick but Wahlstroem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wahlstroem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marks checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
Good leg kick by Marks.
Marks misses with a few strikes there.
Marks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Wahlstroem.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Wahlstroem throws a low kick, looking for Marks's leg but Marks calmly moves out of range.
Wahlstroem throws a sloppy body shot
and Marks counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Wahlstroem throws a front kick aimed at Marks's knee but Marks avoids it well.
Wahlstroem throws a leg kick but Marks sees it coming and checks it nicely. #KD#
Marks lands a big head kick that sends Wahlstroem tumbling to the mat! Marks takes a step backwards and waves Wahlstroem back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Wahlstroem is rocked!
Wahlstroem lands with an uppercut that bounces Marks off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Wahlstroem misses.
Wahlstroem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wahlstroem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wahlstroem wants to slow Marks down by chopping away at his legs.
Marks motions for Wahlstroem to come forward. Marks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wahlstroem tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wahlstroem throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Marks throws an overhand right that has Wahlstroem reeling! Marks follows up with more punches and Wahlstroem is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeremy Marks!
A very excited looking Jeremy Marks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 148
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Shaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shaw backing away here, and Marks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu in the buildup to the fight.
Marks throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Shaw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marks's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Marks is keeping the position.
Marks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Marks has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Marks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw gets back to half guard.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Marks is controlling well.
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marks stalling away here and it's allowed Shaw to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marks controlling from the top position.
Marks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marks preventing the sweep. #T3#
Marks stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Marks's head.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Marks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marks.
Shaw connects with the punch.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Marks moves out of range of the strikes.
Jeremy Marks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Marks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marks.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marks throws out the jab.
Shaw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T5#
Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
Marks takes one on the button.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaw.
Marks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marks misses the jab.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marks cracks Shaw with an open hand slap.
Shaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaw thumps Marks with a low kick.
Marks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaw on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T6#
A bone on bone clash there as Shaw blocks the leg kick.
Shaw is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Shaw feints and as Marks raises his hands in defense, Shaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marks pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Shaw drops back looking for a leg! Marks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marks manages to kick Shaw off! Shaw jumps back into Marks's guard.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Marks is looking to stand up but Shaw isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Shaw pushing down on Marks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #ES2#
Marks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shaw keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Marks lands a left hand.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Marks manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T8#
Marks misses with a head kick.
Shaw misses with an uppercut.
Danny Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Shaw.
Shaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marks pinned against the cage. Marks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marks defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw wants to land a leg kick but Marks is out of range.
Shaw throws a leg kick but Marks moved away.
A jab from Marks does it's job there.#T9#
Marks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marks scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Marks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaw is out of range and Marks settles back down.
Shaw connects with the punch.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marks.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaw misses with a straight right.
Shaw takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good leg kick by Marks.
Shaw throws a low kick but Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Shaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 Danny Shaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marks throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Marks connects with the punch.
Marks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Shaw misses.
Shaw checks a low kick from Marks.
Danny Shaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marks throws a counter combo.
Marks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shaw.
Marks throws a leg kick which misses Shaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaw tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaw lands with a cross.
Marks misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Shaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
A low kick from Marks misses #TD#
and Shaw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marks wants to control but Shaw passes easily into half guard.
Marks won't allow Shaw to pass to mount. #SUB#
Shaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marks is just riding it out for now. Shaw eventually gives up the hold.
Marks trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up. #T2#
Marks wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
Shaw is keen to just control but Marks is a slippery customer.
Marks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks prevents Shaw from taking his back.#SUB#
Shaw quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Shaw but it's paid off an Marks is forced to tap! Nice work by Shaw.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Shaw!
An out of breath Danny Shaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 133
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Marks misses.
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Majesty misses with a wild body shot.
Majesty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Majesty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Majesty lands a nice shot that snaps Marks's head back. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Marks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Majesty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
Marks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Majesty loads up on a big right hand but Marks slips the punch.
Marks is looking for the big counter here.
Majesty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Marks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Majesty sees coming a mile off.
Marks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Majesty connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Marks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Majesty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marks throws a sloppy body shot
and Majesty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Majesty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Majesty slips a jab from Marks.
Marks tries to move into range but Majesty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marks.
Marks moves out of range as Majesty strikes.
Majesty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Majesty avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Marks
and Majesty counters with a body kick that stops Marks in his tracks momentarily.
Marks misses with a low kick. #T2#
Majesty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks catches Majesty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Majesty misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Majesty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Majesty lands a nice hook to Marks's body. Marks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majesty.
Marks misses with a left hand
and Majesty counters with a straight right hand.
Marks thuds his right hand into Majesty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Majesty misses with a low kick.
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majesty. #T3#
Marks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Majesty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Majesty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marks.
Majesty throws a counter high kick but Marks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Majesty lands a head kick. Marks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Majesty blocks a jab.
Majesty throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
Majesty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Majesty throws a head kick that Marks semi-blocks.
Majesty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks misses with a right hand
and Majesty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majesty.
Marks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majesty throws a sloppy body shot
and Marks counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Marks scores with a spinning back kick!
Marks misses with a combination
and Majesty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marks misses with an uppercut. Majesty saw that one coming.
Majesty jabs at Marks's body.
A solid body kick from Marks.
Some bone on bone action there as Majesty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marks misses with a low kick.
Marks throws a leg kick
and Majesty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marks throws a push kick but Majesty slaps the foot to one side.
Majesty throws a big shot that misses.
Marks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T5#
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Majesty lands with a nice body punch.
Majesty throws a poor cross that misses
and Marks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marks.
Majesty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marks throws a fast counter high kick but Majesty manages to duck under it in time.
Majesty fakes the leg kick and cracks Marks in the body.
Majesty checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Majesty finds it's way through Marks's defenses.
Marks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Majesty misses with a hook.
Marks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T6#
Majesty throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majesty catches Marks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Majesty throws a head kick that Marks semi-blocks.
That kick from Majesty tenderised Marks's leg. Marks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks connects with a solid leg kick.
Marks throws a jab but it's blocked by Majesty.
Majesty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marks's head.
Majesty takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marks blocks a head kick by Majesty.
Marks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marks scores with a kick to the body. #T7#
Marks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Majesty's hands.
Marks blocks a head kick by Majesty.
It seemed like Marks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Majesty tries to work over Marks's front leg with a kick but Marks checks it.
Majesty will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marks misses the shot to the body.
Majesty scores with a jab to the body.
Marks throws a body kick that misses.
Majesty throws a big counter combination but Marks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T8#
Majesty misses with a shot to the body
and Marks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majesty is looking to score with low kicks.
Majesty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Majesty connects with a crisp jab.
Majesty cracks Marks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marks looks to throw a body kick
and Majesty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Majesty throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Majesty walks into a stiff left hand from Marks.
Marks misses with a right hand
and Majesty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marks scores with a nice head shot.
Marks throws a half hearted mid kick.#T9#
Majesty lands a body shot.
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Majesty tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks blocks a head kick by Majesty.
Majesty misses with a straight right.
Majesty swings for the body but Marks moves out of range.
It seemed like Marks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Majesty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Majesty.
A clash of legs there as Majesty blocks the low kick.
Marks loads up on a big right hand but Majesty slips the punch.
Majesty throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Majesty dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Marks.
Majesty loads up on a big right hand but Marks slips the punch.
Marks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Majesty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Majesty.
Marks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marks takes one to the chin there.
Majesty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Majesty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Majesty is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Majesty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Majesty moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Marks.#T1#
Majesty tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Majesty moves away.
Majesty is looking to counter punch.
Marks walks into a straight right hand from Majesty.
Marks throws an off balance right hand
and Majesty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Majesty lands a jab to Marks's midsection.
Marks tries to work over Majesty's front leg with a kick but Majesty checks it.
Majesty throws an off balance right hand
and Marks counters with a nice kick to the body.
Majesty takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Majesty jabs at Marks's body.
Marks is breathing heavily.
Majesty throws a leg kick but Marks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Majesty throws a nice looking combination but Marks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Majesty throws a shot to the body.
Marks avoids the head kick by Majesty.
Marks steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majesty throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Marks avoids the head kick by Majesty.
Darnell Majesty is winning the standup battle so far.
Marks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks slips a straight right by Majesty.
Marks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marks throws a push kick but Majesty slaps the foot to one side.
Crunch! Marks slams his shin into Majesty's torso.#T3#
Majesty connects with a body shot that sends Marks's belly button to the back.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Majesty scores with the left hand. Marks knows he should have avoided that one.
Jeremy Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Marks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Majesty throws a series of punches but Marks moves out of range.
Marks replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Majesty blocks it well.
Marks misses with a lunging right hand
and Majesty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Majesty.
Marks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marks feints and then cracks Majesty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Majesty down.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Marks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Majesty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Despite the aggression on Marks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!
Majesty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Majesty misses with a looping right.
Majesty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marks misses with an uppercut.
Marks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Majesty throws out the jab.
Marks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marks throws a body kick that misses.
Marks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majesty. #T5#
Majesty misses with a straight right.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marks avoids the body shot from Majesty.
Marks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marks throws a body kick that misses.
Marks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Majesty moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marks throws a body kick that misses.
Marks throws a low kick but Majesty moves out of range easily.
Majesty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marks. #T6#
Nice cross by Majesty.
Majesty lands with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Majesty.
Majesty lands a jab to Marks's midsection.
A leg kick checked by Marks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks looks for the body kick but Majesty saw that one coming.
Marks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Majesty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Majesty misses with a few strikes there. #T7#
Majesty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marks connects with an inside leg kick.
Majesty misses with a left hand
and Marks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Majesty's knee momentarily.
Marks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Majesty.
Marks scores with a jab to the head.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Majesty avoids it.
Marks misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Marks.
Majesty misses with a body shot.
Marks misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Marks. #T8#
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majesty.
Marks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Majesty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marks throws a head kick that misses
letting Majesty counter with a right hand.
Marks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majesty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Majesty can pounce on him.
Marks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Majesty with a hook.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marks shapes to counter with a head kick.
Marks misses with a body kick.#T9#
Majesty throws a poor cross that misses
and Marks counters with a low kick, right behind Majesty 's knee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Majesty. That's going to slow Marks down.
Marks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Majesty takes a step back to recover.
Marks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Majesty has time to react.
Marks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Majesty goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marks moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Majesty misses.
Majesty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Majesty dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Marks connects with a high kick.
Marks throws a leg kick but Majesty checks it.
Majesty connects with the punch.
Majesty misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Majesty. Beautiful body shot.
Jab from Majesty.
Majesty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Marks misses.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Majesty is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks lands a high kick!
Marks tries to bum rush Majesty with a series of wild strikes but Majesty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majesty manages to avoid it.#T1#
Majesty throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Majesty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Marks misses.
Marks misses with a looping left.
Majesty throwing a counter right hand but Marks manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marks. Majesty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks just misses with a punch to the body.
Majesty lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marks backs up against the cage.
Majesty tries to move into range but Marks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Majesty scores with a jab.
Majesty misses with a wild body shot.
Marks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Majesty.#T2#
Marks throws a head kick that misses
and Majesty counters with a stiff right hand.
Marks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Marks.
Marks throws a leg kick
and Majesty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Majesty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danga de danga de dang - Marks scores with a four punch combination!
Marks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Majesty connects with a body shot.#T3#
Majesty throws a lazy uppercut
and Marks counters with a nice body kick.
Majesty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Majesty moves out of range of the strikes.
Majesty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Majesty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marks throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Majesty counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for Majesty to work.
Majesty blocking some punches. #BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Majesty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marks.#T4#
Majesty scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Majesty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Majesty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Marks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majesty throws a head kick that misses.
Majesty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majesty.
Majesty connects with a nice looking jab.
Majesty throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Marks.
Majesty lands a leg kick that knocks Marks off balance momentarily.#T5#
Majesty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice uppercut lands for Marks. That snapped Majesty's head back.
Marks throws a push kick but Majesty slaps the foot to one side. #KD2#
Marks drops Majesty with a beautiful combination! Majesty stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marks is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Majesty is rocked!
Marks is looking to slow Majesty down with leg kicks.
Oh Majesty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Majesty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Majesty looks to land a left hand but Marks moved out of range nicely.
Marks connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majesty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marks counters with a nice leg kick.
Marks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Majesty gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Marks points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Majesty wakes up just in time to hear Marks thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Marks!
A very excited looking Jeremy Marks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 126
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Marks avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Marks. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Marks counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Marks moved away.
Marks throws a front kick that sends Kersikov stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Marks avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marks.
Kersikov wants to counter with a clinch but Marks pushes him away.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov unleashes a big counter combination but Marks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Kersikov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Kersikov slips a jab from Marks.
Kersikov slips a jab from Marks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Marks throws a big counter combination but Kersikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice body kick from Kersikov.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marks.
Marks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Marks's leg. Marks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jeremy Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks checks a leg kick.
Kersikov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
Marks just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marks throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Marks.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marks.
Marks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marks. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Marks scores with a body shot.
Kersikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Kersikov backs away, Marks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marks. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marks finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marks throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov tries to counter with a clinch but Marks shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Marks lands a head shot.
Kersikov takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Vladymyr Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
Kersikov moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Marks misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marks thinking.
Marks is breathing heavily.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Marks's leg. Marks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T5#
Marks connects with a jab.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Marks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marks.
Marks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marks throws a nice head kick! #T6#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marks is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Marks misses with a body shot.
A big left from Marks misses.
Kersikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marks lands with a shot to the body.
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.#T7#
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Marks misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Marks cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Marks is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov if he has to take too many more of those. #T8#
Marks misses with a low kick.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Marks sees coming a mile off.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marks.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marks is looking to land body kicks.
Marks misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick. #T9#
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Marks moves out of range.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
A head kick misses from Marks.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Marks throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Marks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Marks dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
No joy there for Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marks tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marks backs up against the cage.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Marks.
Kersikov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marks lands a head kick!
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.#T1#
Marks pushes Kersikov away with a front kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Marks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a combination
and Marks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Marks misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Marks was not able to check.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marks feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down. #T2#
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marks throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Marks sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Marks avoids it this time.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Marks down.
Marks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kersikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marks.#T3#
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kersikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marks has got the better of the exchanges.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch position.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Marks scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Marks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Marks steps away.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Marks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov throws a counter combo.
Marks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Marks moved out of range.#T5#
Marks loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Marks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Marks misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a left and a right that stings Marks.
Kersikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#Jeremy Marks's cut is getting worse.
Kersikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marks throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marks slips under a jab.
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marks is out of range and Kersikov settles back down. #T6#
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Marks throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch position.
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Marks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Marks.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
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!
Marks slips under a jab from Kersikov.
It looked like Marks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Marks is looking to counter with a body kick.#T7#
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marks's hands.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Marks.
Marks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Kersikov jabs Marks right on the nose. Marks blinks but takes it well.
Jeremy Marks is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Marks counters with a one-two to the body.
Marks looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.#T8#
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marks tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marks.
As Marks backs off Kersikov throws a huge counter combo but Marks manages to avoid it all.
Marks misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses. #T9#
Marks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marks.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
Marks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marks takes a step back to recover.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Marks scores with a nice strike.
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 Jeremy Marks will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Marks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Marks throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Marks counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marks misses with a straight left.
Kersikov motions for Marks to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Marks counters with a quick kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marks.
Marks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov cracks Marks with an open hand slap.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
And Marks counters with a quick kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marks.
Marks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marks with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.#T2#
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marks lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov wants to counter with a clinch but Marks pushes him away.
Kersikov moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marks.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov wants to counter with a clinch but Marks pushes him away.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Marks's head.
Marks cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marks is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marks checks a leg kick. #T4#
Marks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marks scores with a nice right hand.
Marks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marks looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Marks swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Kersikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Vladymyr Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Marks throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marks connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marks's head backwards.
Marks throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
A left lands for Marks.
Marks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marks throws a head kick that Kersikov semi-blocks.
Marks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marks.#T6#
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Marks throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Marks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Marks.
Marks lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T7#
A decent looking cross lands there for Marks.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marks thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Marks manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick by Marks misses #CL2#
and Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov has Marks pressed against the cage.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T8#
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Marks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Marks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov. #BC#
Marks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Marks connects with a solid leg kick. #T9#
Marks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Marks appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Marks saw that one coming.
Marks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marks checks a leg kick nicely.
Jeremy Marks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Kersikov closes the distance and pushes Marks back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeremy Marks.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TOF 116
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Mettovaara avoids the body shot from Marks. #CL#
Mettovaara pushes Marks up against the cage in a clinch.
Mettovaara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marks smiles and moves away.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Mettovaara moves out of range easily.
Mettovaara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Mettovaara.
Marks tried to score with a low kick but Mettovaara checks it.
Mettovaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mettovaara blocks a low kick nicely.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Mettovaara.
Marks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mettovaara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettovaara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mettovaara tries to clinch but Marks is having none of it.
We've been told by Mettovaara's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marks throws a series of punches but Mettovaara moves out of range.
Marks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
A head kick misses from Mettovaara.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mettovaara.
Marks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mettovaara.
Marks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mettovaara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mettovaara misses with a hook to the body
and Mettovaara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mettovaara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marks throws a shot from downtown. Mettovaara moves away and avoids it.
Marks throws out a loose jab but Mettovaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mettovaara is looking to counter punch.
Marks gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Mettovaara drives through and clinches with Marks against the cage.
Mettovaara fails to pull guard.
Mettovaara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Marks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mettovaara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mettovaara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marks's elbow. #T2#
Mettovaara lands a right hand.
Mettovaara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mettovaara blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mettovaara.
Marks struggles to land a body shot inside as Mettovaara controls his hands. #BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marks blocks a head kick by Mettovaara.
Despite the aggression on Marks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mettovaara throws a body kick that misses. #KD2#
Marks lands a big head kick that sends Mettovaara tumbling to the mat! Marks takes a step backwards and waves Mettovaara back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mettovaara is rocked!
A head kick misses from Mettovaara.
Marks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Marks moves out of range of the body kick from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
Marks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Mettovaara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marks, pushing him back against the cage.
Mettovaara lands with a right to the head. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Marks's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Marks breaks from the clinch.
Mettovaara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mettovaara - that will leave a mark!
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mettovaara connects with a solid leg kick.
Marks throws the left hand but Mettovaara avoids the punch easily.
Marks misses with a low kick.
Marks drops his hands momentarily and Mettovaara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marks.
Nice jab there from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara stuns Marks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mettovaara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mettovaara there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mettovaara throws a head kick that misses.
Mettovaara misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Mettovaara lands with a straight right. Marks didn't see that one coming.
Mettovaara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mettovaara is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mettovaara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mettovaara throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Marks misses.
Marks walks into a straight right hand from Mettovaara.
Marks throws a solid leg kick but Mettovaara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marks.
Mettovaara slips a jab and a cross from Marks.
Mettovaara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mettovaara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mettovaara throws a front kick that sends Marks stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick lands for Marks.
Mettovaara tries to close the distance and clinch but Marks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T5#
Marks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mettovaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marks misses with a wild combination.
Marks scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Marks tries to keep at a distance but Mettovaara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mettovaara misses with a punch on the inside.
Mettovaara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marks just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mordor Mettovaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks struggles to land a body shot inside as Mettovaara controls his hands.
Marks is looking to break free of the clinch but Mettovaara has double underhooks.
Mettovaara scores with a shot to the side of Marks's head.
Mettovaara lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marks.
Marks blocks an uppercut. #T6#
Marks wants to break free but Mettovaara has control.
Marks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mettovaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mettovaara digs a right hand underneath Marks's ribcage. Marks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mettovaara backwards.
Mettovaara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marks's elbow. #BC2#
Marks breaks from the clinch.
Marks is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks wants to land a leg kick but Mettovaara is out of range.
Marks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mettovaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marks.
Mettovaara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mettovaara lands a front kick.
Marks avoids a punch combination nicely. #T7#
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mettovaara connects with a single shot there.
Mettovaara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Marks misses.
Mettovaara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Marks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marks avoids the head kick by Mettovaara.
Marks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marks lands with a nice body kick.
Mettovaara lands a head shot.
Mettovaara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marks throws a body kick that misses.
Marks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mettovaara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Marks looks to throw the jab but Mettovaara is out of range. #T8#
Marks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mettovaara to score with a decent uppercut.
Marks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mettovaara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mettovaara tries to work over Marks's front leg with a kick but Marks checks it.
Mettovaara throws a hook to the side of Marks's head but Marks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mettovaara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mettovaara misses the shot to the body.
Marks throws a body punch but Mettovaara moves out of range.
Mettovaara fakes the leg kick and cracks Marks in the body.
Marks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Mettovaara instigates a clinch.
Mettovaara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Mettovaara misses with a punch to the body.
Marks slowing the pace effectively.#T9#
Marks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mettovaara struggles to land a body shot inside as Marks controls his hands.
Mettovaara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mettovaara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markss head.
Mettovaara lands with a right to the head.
Mettovaara keeps control of Marks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mettovaara misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mettovaara.
Marks looks winded!
Marks blocks a body shot from Mettovaara.
Marks blocking some punches.
Mettovaara can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Mettovaara digs a right hand into Marks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marks's gas tank.
A short left from Mettovaara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordor Mettovaara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mettovaara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mettovaara jabs Marks right on the nose. Marks blinks but takes it well.
Mettovaara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Marks throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mettovaara counter with a right hand.
Marks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mettovaara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mettovaara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marks walks into a straight right hand from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks counters with a body kick.#CL#
Mettovaara drives through and clinches with Marks against the cage.
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!
Marks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mettovaara. #TD#
Mettovaara gets control of Marks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mettovaara will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mettovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marks defends well.#SU2#
Marks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Mettovaara throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Marks to counter with a crisp jab.
Marks misses with a kick to the body.
Mettovaara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marks tries to land a leg kick but Mettovaara saw it coming and moves away.
Marks keeps the fight on the outside.
Marks swats away the attempt to clinch by Mettovaara.#CL#
Mettovaara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marks, pushing him back against the cage.
Marks blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mettovaara connects with a crisp jab.
Marks misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Mettovaara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marks throws out the jab.
Mettovaara throws out a loose jab but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marks counters with a body kick.
Mordor Mettovaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Marks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mettovaara on the side of the head.
Mettovaara scores with a hook.
Mettovaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mettovaara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marks shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mettovaara throws a body kick that misses
and Marks counters with a thumping low kick.
Marks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mettovaara just misses with a punch to the body.
Marks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mettovaara. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Marks.
Mettovaara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mettovaara misses with a double jab. #T3#
Mettovaara misses with a wild body shot.
Marks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Marks misses with an uppercut.
Mettovaara scores with a jab.
Mettovaara throws a head kick that Marks semi-blocks.
Marks falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Mettovaara counter with a right hand.
Mettovaara cracks Marks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Marks is rocked!
Mettovaara misses with a low kick.
Marks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mettovaara with a body shot.
Marks moves out of range of the body kick from Mettovaara. #KD#
Mettovaara cracks Marks with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mettovaara has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marks to stand back up!
Marks is still on wobbly legs! Can Mettovaara finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mettovaara connects with a leg kick.
Mettovaara scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marks is breathing heavily.#T4##CL#
Mettovaara moves into range and clinches up with Marks.
Marks seems to have recovered his senses.
Mettovaara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marks to keep the fight standing.
Marks has had enough of the clinch but Mettovaara keeps him there for the moment.
Mettovaara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mettovaara lands a shot to the body.
Mettovaara tries to work over Marks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mettovaara misses with the head strike.
Marks is trying to break the clinch but Mettovaara has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Mettovaara.
Marks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mettovaara to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Mettovaara.
Marks misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Mettovaara is predictable there
and Marks counters with an inside leg kick. #T5#
Mettovaara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Mettovaara moves out of range easily.
Mettovaara looks to throw the jab but Marks is out of range.
Mettovaara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Mettovaara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mettovaara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mettovaara tries to throw a body punch but Marks avoids it by throwing Mettovaara back against the cage.
Mettovaara misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Marks breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mettovaara.
Mettovaara throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot. #T6#
Mettovaara looks to land a left hand but Marks moved out of range nicely.
Mettovaara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marks staying out of range there.
Marks feints a counter leg kick.
Marks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mettovaara tries to close the distance and clinch but Marks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mettovaara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marks at a distance.
Mettovaara lands with a kick to the temple. Marks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marks looks to land a body kick but Mettovaara moved away.
Mordor Mettovaara is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Mettovaara clinches with his opponent.
Mettovaara tries to pull guard but Marks won't allow it.
Mettovaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marks checks a low kick from Mettovaara.#CL#
Mettovaara moves into the clinch successfully. #T7#
Marks blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Marks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
Marks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mettovaara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mettovaara tried to score with a low kick but Marks checks it.
Mettovaara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Mettovaara scores with a punch to the head.
Mettovaara connects with a body shot that sends Marks's belly button to the back.
A cross from Mettovaara lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T8##CL#
Mettovaara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mettovaara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marks to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mordor Mettovaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marks.
Mettovaara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mordor Mettovaara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mettovaara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marks.
Mettovaara gets through Marks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Mettovaara has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marks uses from the top position.
Marks trying to control but Mettovaara is working from the bottom.
Marks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mettovaara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Mettovaara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9#
Mettovaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mettovaara is working hard here to advance position.
Marks controlling from the top position.
Marks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordor Mettovaara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Marks misses with a head kick.
Mettovaara tries to clinch but Marks moves out of range.
Marks keeps the fight on the outside.
Mettovaara ducks under a wild hook from Marks.
It appears Mettovaara was looking to counter with a kick there.
Marks throws a body punch but Mettovaara moves out of range.
Marks throws a hook to the side of Mettovaara's head but Mettovaara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mettovaara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Mettovaara misses its intended target.
Marks misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Marks
enabling Mettovaara to counter with a crisp jab.
Mettovaara connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettovaara fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Mettovaara pushes Marks up against the cage in a clinch.
Mettovaara has a couple of punches blocked by Marks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marks. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Marks's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Mettovaara pulls guard. #SUB#
Mettovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marks defends well.#SUB#
Mettovaara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marks stacks Mettovaara on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Marks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mettovaara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mettovaara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Marks tries to stand but Mettovaara is controlling his head.
Mettovaara is trying to improve his position.
Mettovaara regains half guard.
Mettovaara gets back to full guard.
Mettovaara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mettovaara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Mettovaara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marks defends it easily.
Marks wants to control from the top but Mettovaara keeps moving.
Marks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marks pushes down on Mettovaara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marks prevents Mettovaara from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marks trying to control the action but Mettovaara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mettovaara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mettovaara wants to get back to full guard.
Mettovaara is pressing down on Marks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mettovaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Marks sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Mettovaara doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Marks paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Mettovaara - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mordor Mettovaara!
An out of breath Mordor Mettovaara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 109
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Marks blocks a jab.
Marks throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
Socippo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Socippo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A solid leg kick lands there for Socippo.
Socippo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marks swings for the body but Socippo moves out of range.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Socippo.
Marks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Marks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Socippo misses.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socippo jabs Marks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marks throws a leg kick
and Socippo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Socippo throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
Marks lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Socippo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Socippo misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Marks scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Luther Socippo has been cut.
Socippo throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Marks misses with a body punch
and Socippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Socippo misses with a hook. Marks ducked under it nicely.
Socippo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marks's hands.
Marks dodges the punch combination from Socippo.
Socippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socippo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks counters with a low kick, right behind Socippo 's knee.
Marks throws a head kick but Socippo moves out of range.
A combination from Socippo does no damage.
Marks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Socippo scores with a hook to the body. Marks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Marks cracks Socippo with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socippo jabs Marks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marks connects with a leg kick.
Socippo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marks circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Marks misses
and Socippo counters with a nice leg kick.
Socippo throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Marks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Socippo has time to react.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.
Socippo takes one to the side of the head.
Marks slips a jab from Socippo.
Marks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marks scores with a nice right hand.
Marks staying out of range there.
Marks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Socippo just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Socippo misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Marks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Socippo.
Socippo scores with a nice strike.
Socippo throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marks.
Marks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marks needs to keep his hands up - Socippo had a free shot at his head there.
Socippo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Socippo throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
Socippo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Socippo throws a shot to the body.
Marks gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks scores with a head kick. Socippo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marks wants to slow Socippo down by chopping away at his legs.
Socippo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Marks.
A cross from Socippo lands.
Socippo tests Marks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Socippo tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Socippo swinging wildly here.
Marks thinks about countering with a head kick.
Socippo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Socippo.#T5#
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks lands a jab to the nose.
Marks moves away from the strike by Socippo.
Marks staying out of range there.
Good work by Socippo as he checks the leg kick.
Socippo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Socippo throws out a powerful jab.
Socippo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#That has opened up Luther Socippo's cut even more.
Socippo looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
Marks misses with a jab to the body
and Socippo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Socippo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Socippo looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T6#
Marks throws a big shot that misses.
Socippo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Socippo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Socippo misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Marks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Socippo scores with the left hand. Marks knows he should have avoided that one.
Socippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marks.
Marks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Socippo throws the kick towards the body but Marks avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Socippo as he connects with a hook.
Socippo throws out a loose jab but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it. #T7#
Marks ducks right into an uppercut from Socippo.
Marks lands a big head kick that sends Socippo to the canvas! Marks follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Marks!
Our winner, Jeremy Marks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 105
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Bronze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marks is fending him off so far but Bronze persists. Nope, Marks circles away and we're back to standing.
Bronze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marks is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Bronze looking to score a takedown here. Marks is defending well but Bronze drives through and ends up in Marks's guard.
Marks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bronze is controlling him.
Marks has momentary wrist control but Bronze slips an elbow through the middle.
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bronze landing with the ground and pound.
Bronze wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bronze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Marks 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.
Marks is trying to control the position but Bronze postures up.
Bronze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bronze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bronze postures up in Marks's guard and throws a big left but Marks blocks it.
Marks tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronze.
Bronze misses with a takedown
and Marks counters with a head kick. #T2#
Bronze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronze somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Bronze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronze tries to clinch up but Marks circles away and keeps his distance.
Bronze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronze backing away here, and Marks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Bronze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bronze trying to control the action but Marks is working from the bottom.
Marks tries to improve position but can't.
Bronze working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronze trying to control the position but Marks is working away. #T3#
Bronze scoring with punches and elbows.
Marks is looking for a sweep.
Marks trying to remain calm as Bronze controls from the top position.
Bronze tries to score with some ground and pound. Marks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Marks is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Bronze crashes against the mat.
Bronze 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.
Marks sneaks back into half guard.
Marks is trying to stand up here but Bronze is controlling him well.
Bronze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marks wants to control but Bronze is keeping busy.
Marks is refusing to be controlled, as Bronze sits in half guard. #T4#
Bronze stalling.
Marks is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bronze in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marks pushes Bronze off looking to stand but Bronze dives back in and keeps control.
Bronze stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bronze thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bronze. #T5#
Marks checks the leg kick.
Bronze goes for a double leg but Marks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marks continues to drive forward.
Marks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bronze wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Bronze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Marks. No joy for Bronze on that attempt.
Marks throws out a counter right but Bronze avoids it with no problem.
Bronze throws out a loose jab but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronze shoots in looking for a takedown but Marks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bronze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bronze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
Marks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bronze tries for a takedown but Marks circles away easily
and Bronze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T6#
Nice body punch from Marks.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marks connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks lands a high kick!
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Bronze.
Bronze missing with a left hand there. Marks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronze fails with a takedown attempt.
Marks looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Bronze gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks wants to improve his position but Bronze is controlling well.
Marks pushes Bronze off looking to stand but Bronze dives back in and keeps control. #T7##SU#
Bronze stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Bronze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bronze working the ground and pound.
Bronze working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bronze in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marks is letting Bronze control him for a moment.
Bronze landing a few strikes.
Bronze is working Marks over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bronze's best efforts.
Bronze working over Marks with some ground and pound. Marks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T8#
Bronze stops Marks from getting back to his feet.
Bronze controlling the action here.
Marks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bronze is working away from the top position though.
Marks wants to improve his position but Bronze is controlling well.
Marks pushes Bronze off looking to stand but Bronze dives back in and keeps control.
Marks is looking to control Bronze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marks avoid being mounted?#T9##SUB#
Marks is defending against the submission attempts here by Bronze.
Bronze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bronze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marks is trying to stand back up but Bronze is controlling him
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 Grady Bronze will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bronze.
Marks connects with a single shot there.
Bronze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marks as he jumps to the side.
Marks raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bronze darts in looking for a takedown but Marks gets double underhooks and turns Bronze into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks misses with a body punch.
Bronze throws a punch but it's blocked by Marks.
Bronze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bronze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marks pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze shoots for a double leg takedown but Marks sprawls well. He's pushed Bronze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronze finds it's way round the side to connect with Marks's head.
Marks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bronze.
Bronze misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Marks counters with a head kick that drops Bronze to the mat! Bronze scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#T1#
Bronze shoots in for a takedown but Marks shows good takedown defense.
Bronze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bronze throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Bronze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bronze scoring with punches from side control.
Bronze misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marks is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Marks throws Bronze to one side and escapes!
Marks cracks Bronze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Marks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronze.
Marks misses with a looping right.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Marks throws a head kick but Bronze moves out of range.
Bronze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeremy Marks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bronze.

Marks bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bronze is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marks's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Marks scores with a hook to the body. Bronze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
Bronze shoots and misses
and Marks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bronze. That did some damage!
Bronze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marks to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Marks.
Jeremy Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Bronze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marks avoids it really well and circles away.
Marks throws a fast counter high kick but Bronze manages to duck under it in time.#TD#
Bronze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marks to the mat! Marks manages to get full guard.
Marks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronze wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bronze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Bronze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bronze throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronze scoring with some ground and pound.
Bronze stops Marks from standing up.
Grady Bronze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bronze is fighting to break Marks's control of his arms but Marks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronze somewhat.#T5#
Bronze tries to clinch up but Marks circles away and keeps his distance.
Marks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Marks lands with a kick to the temple. Bronze shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bronze throws a leg kick
and Marks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marks connects with a body shot that sends Bronze's belly button to the back.
Marks connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck for Bronze with that takedown attempt.
Marks unleashes a big counter combination but Bronze bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bronze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bronze misses with a takedown
letting Marks counter with a right hand. #TD#
Bronze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marks to the mat! Marks manages to get full guard.
Marks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bronze's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bronze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T6##SUB#
Bronze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marks defends well.
Marks wants to pass the guard but Bronze is keeping the position.
Marks is looking to stand up but Bronze won't let him. #T7#
Marks controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bronze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Marks sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Bronze doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Marks paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Bronze - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Grady Bronze!
A relieved looking Grady Bronze thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 94
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
A low kick lands for Marks.
Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marks digs a good hook to Mack's body.
Marks throws a leg kick which misses Mack's front leg but catches the back leg as Mack tries to avoid it.
Marks throws a head kick but Mack moves out of range.
Mack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mack connects with a jab.
Marks scores with a head kick. Mack tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Trace Mack has been cut.
Mack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mack throws a combination that misses
and Marks counters with a low kick, right behind Mack 's knee.
Mack lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Mack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks. #T1#
Mack falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Marks to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
Mack takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marks jabs Mack right on the nose. Mack blinks but takes it well.
Marks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeremy Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mack scores with a jab to the body.
Marks misses with a low kick.
Mack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Marks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mack takes a swing at Marks's ribcage but misses.
Mack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marks misses with a low kick.
Mack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Mack takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mack swings widly with a right hand
and Marks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mack's knee momentarily.#KD2#
Marks drops Mack with a beautiful combination! Mack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marks is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Mack is rocked!
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mack swings for the body but Marks moves out of range.
Marks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Mack.
Marks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Marks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marks misses the shot to the body.
Marks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marks connects with a solid leg kick.
Marks throws out a powerful jab.
Mack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marks cracks Mack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mack scores with a punch to the head.#T5#
Marks lands with a good body shot.
Mack takes one to the side of the head.
Mack misses with a hook to the body
and Marks counters with a low kick, right behind Mack 's knee.
Marks feints and then cracks Mack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mack down.
Marks throws a one two combo.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Marks finds it's way through Mack's defenses.
Mack blocks a head kick by Marks.
The fighters circle, before Marks throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mack's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Marks lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jeremy Marks!
A relieved looking Jeremy Marks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 84
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Marks avoids the body shot from Watson.
Watson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watson takes a swing at Marks's ribcage but misses.
Jake Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Watson throws a right hand that Marks ducks under and follows up with a left that Marks also avoids with ease.
Watson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Marks settles back down.
Marks misses with an uppercut
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marks throws a head kick that half lands.
Marks tries to land a front kick but Watson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marks scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Watson is rocked!
Watson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marks flicks out a counter leg kick but Watson steps away.
Oh Watson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marks is looking to chop away at Watson's legs.
Watson seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watson's corner calls for a 1-2. Watson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marks momentarily.
Marks misses with a low kick.
Marks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Watson with a nice cross.
Watson digs a good hook to Marks's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks keeps Watson at a distance using the push kick.
Marks misses with a series of wild punches.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Watson throws a right hand that Marks ducks under and follows up with a left that Marks also avoids with ease.
And Marks responds with a good body kick, but Watson manages to step out the way in time.
Watson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marks. That one must have hurt.
It looks like Watson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marks looks for the body kick but Watson saw that one coming.
Marks walks into a left hand.
Marks walks into a jab.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Marks counters with a low kick, right behind Watson 's knee.
Watson misses with a hook.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Watson looks to land a left hand but Marks moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Watson misses
enabling Marks to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Marks slips under a jab from Watson.#T3#
Watson defending well as Marks loads up on a big left hand.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Watson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Watson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Watson.
Watson avoids a kick to the body.
Marks takes one on the button.
Marks with a nice calf kick.
Watson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Watson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marks counters with a stiff right hand.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Watson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marks takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Marks looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marks thinks about the counter body kick.
Watson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watson takes a swing at Marks's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson connects with a crisp jab.
Watson misses with a body punch
and Marks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watson circles away quickly and effectively.
Watson connects with the punch.
Watson lands a nice looking body shot.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Watson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Watson blocks a head kick by Marks.
It looked like Watson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Watson misses.
Marks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks feints and then cracks Watson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watson down.
Marks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marks. That one must have hurt.#T5#
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Marks slips the punch.
Marks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Watson checks a leg kick nicely.
Watson lands a slapping body shot.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson cracks a nice hook into Marks's ribs.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Marks counters with a three punch combo that has Watson backing up. Watson nods at Marks to acknowledge the strikes.
Watson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marks in his tracks.
Marks moves out of range as Watson strikes.
Watson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marks throws a big shot that misses.
Watson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T6#
Marks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Watson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Marks is rocked!
Marks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marks is still on wobbly legs! Can Watson finish him?
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks seems to have recovered his senses.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Marks slips under a jab from Watson.
Watson scores with a sloppy right hand. Marks should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marks.
Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Marks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Watson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marks throws a solid leg kick but Watson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marks.
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marks works Watson's body with a nice hook.#T7#
Marks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Watson will feel that in the morning.
Marks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Watson to score with a decent uppercut.
Marks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watson.
Marks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Watson lands a glancing blow to the side of Marks's head.
Marks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watson throws out a powerful jab.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
letting Marks counter with a right hand.
Watson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watson throws a series of punches but Marks moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marks.
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!
Watson misses the jab.
Marks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T8#
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Watson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marks under the eye.
Watson missing with a left hand there. Marks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson avoids the head kick by Marks.
Marks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Watson. That did some damage!
Watson blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Watson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watson lands with a right hand.
Watson avoids the body shot from Marks.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson cracks Marks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Watson cracks Marks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Watson throws an off balance right hand
and Marks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T9#
Marks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Watson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watson lands a jab to the nose.
Marks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Watson checks it well.
It looked like Watson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marks.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Watson swings for the body but Marks moves out of range.
Watson jabs Marks right on the nose. Marks blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marks. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Marks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Watson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
Marks unleashes a big counter combination but Watson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Marks.
Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Jake Watson is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson avoids a kick to the body.
Watson throws a good cross that connects.
Marks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Watson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marks slips a straight right by Watson.
Marks flicks out a counter leg kick but Watson steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Marks counters with a left and a right that stings Watson.
Watson throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marks on the side of the head.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Marks misses with a kick to the body.
Watson connects with the punch.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Marks misses with a low kick as Watson jumps back.
Watson misses with a hook. Marks ducked under it nicely.
Marks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watson misses with a hook.
Marks pushes Watson away with a front kick.
Watson misses with a right hand
and Marks counters with a thumping low kick.
Watson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watson throws an off balance right hand
and Marks counters with a good low kick that Watson was not able to check.
Marks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Watson will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marks feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Marks connects with a leg kick.
Marks scores with a jab.
Watson throws a nice looking combination but Marks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marks is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Marks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Watson.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marks throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marks unleashes a big counter combination but Watson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Watson throws an off balance right hand
and Marks counters with a body kick that stops Watson in his tracks momentarily.
Watson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watson cracks Marks with an open hand slap.
Watson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
and Marks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marks throws a leg kick but Watson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Watson throws a big shot that misses.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Marks throws a big counter head kick but Watson avoids it with no problem.
Marks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Marks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson digs a good body shot into Marks's ribs.
Watson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watson's head.
Watson lands an overhand right.
Marks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marks delivers a nice body kick.
Watson scores with a shot to the body.
Marks lands a nice looking body kick.
Marks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Watson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T5#
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Marks scoring well with a low kick there.
Watson throws the left hand but Marks avoids the punch easily.
Watson throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Watson lands a jab.
Marks scores with a jab.
Watson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Watson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marks is looking to slow Watson down with leg kicks. #T6#
A slow jab from Marks misses its intended target.
Watson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Watson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
Marks misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Marks.
Watson moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson swings for the body but Marks moves out of range.
Marks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Marks.
Watson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Watson misses the target.
Marks throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T7#
Watson throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Watson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Marks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marks throws an off balance right hand
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Watson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Watson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marks lands a high kick!
Watson tests Marks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Marks lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Watson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marks counters with a straight right hand.#T8#
Marks avoids the body shot from Watson.
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!
Marks scores with a head kick. Watson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Watson is able to avoid easily.
Marks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Marks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marks looks for the body kick but Watson saw that one coming.
Marks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marks.
Marks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watson.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson connects with a nice looking jab. #T9#
Marks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick from Marks.
Marks throws a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Marks slips a jab and a cross from Watson.
Watson takes a swing at Marks's ribcage but misses.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson misses with a lunging right hand
and Marks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
And Marks responds with a good body kick, but Watson manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
Marks throws a fast counter high kick but Watson manages to duck under it in time.
Watson connects with a nice looking jab.
Marks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watson throws out the jab.
Watson blocks a head kick by Marks.
Marks throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
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 Jake Watson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
Marks thuds a left hand into Watson's body.
Marks defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Marks scores with a hook to the body. Watson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Marks throws a fast counter high kick but Watson manages to duck under it in time.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks counters with a leg kick.
Marks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marks slips a jab from Watson.#T1#
Watson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Watson's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marks misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marks.
Watson throws the left hand but Marks avoids the punch easily.
Marks looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Marks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marks connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Watson finds it's target.
Marks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Watson misses.
Marks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Marks counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Marks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Marks.
Watson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
A big right from Watson misses.
Marks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watson throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Watson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marks.
Watson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marks.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Marks lands a front kick.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Marks.
Marks slips a straight right by Watson.
Watson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marks doesn't seem bothered though.
Watson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watson moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Watson lands a jab to the head.
Watson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marks misses with an uppercut.
Marks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Marks settles back down.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks tries a quick counter leg kick but Watson is wise to it.
Marks slips a jab and a cross from Watson.
Marks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
The fighters circling - Watson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marks slips a jab from Watson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Watson misses the target.
Marks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T5#
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson avoids a kick to the body.
Watson lands the left hand.
Marks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Watson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marks thinking.
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Marks tries to move into range but Watson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Watson misses the body punch
and Marks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Watson misses with a looping left.
Marks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watson.
Watson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marks counters with a left and a right that stings Watson. #T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson throws a lazy uppercut
and Marks counters with a nice uppercut.
Watson throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Marks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.
A head kick by Marks misses
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watson misses with a hook to the body
and Marks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Watson's knee momentarily.
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marks lands with a nice body kick.
Marks scores with a hook to the body. Watson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marks scores with a nice body kick.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T7#
Watson misses with a straight left.
Watson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marks. Marks obviously looking to wear him down.
Marks scores with a kick to the body.
Watson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marks. Marks obviously looking to wear him down.
Marks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marks misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
Watson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marks.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Marks slips the punch.
Watson throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Marks steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Marks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marks throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Marks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T8#
Marks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marks thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Watson misses the target.
Marks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
Watson misses with a lunging right hand
and Marks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Watson's knee momentarily.
Watson missing with a left hand there. Marks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Watson to score with a decent uppercut.
Marks with a hook.#T9#
Marks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Marks.
Marks slips under a jab from Watson.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Marks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watson swings for the body but Marks moves out of range.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marks throws a lazy head kick
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Marks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marks.
Watson throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Marks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Watson doesn't seem phased though.
Jeremy Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Watson avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Marks.
Well Watson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: TOF 75
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Marks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Marks shakes it off.
Marks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marks feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Marks lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Marks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marks swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marks checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Marks moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Marks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murphy takes a step back to recover.
A head kick by Marks misses #CL#
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Marks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy has Marks pressed against the cage, preventing Marks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marks working hard to break the clinch.
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marks wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy has Marks pressed against the cage, preventing Marks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A short right from Marks on the inside.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marks's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
Marks has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Marks scores with a shoulder strike.
Marks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy is pushing Marks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Marks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marks stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marks missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Murphy rushes Marks and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks working aggressively here.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marks tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Marks back against the cage. #T3#
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marks's efforts to push away.
Marks can't break the clinch.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marks's efforts to push away.
Marks is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy works on Marks's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Marks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marks thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marks thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
Marks throws a front kick that sends Murphy stumbling back into the cage.
Marks throws a leg kick that misses.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Marks moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Marks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marks manages to circle out of the way.
Marks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Marks throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Marks throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses. #T5#
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Marks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marks blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Marks managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Marks is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marks lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy with a knee to the head.
Marks managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy landing knees to the head. #T6##BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marks with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marks throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy misses with a low kick as Marks jumps back.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Marks.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Marks throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks counters with a one-two to the body.
Murphy misses with a straight right. #T7#
Murphy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marks. That one must have hurt.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Marks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
Marks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Marks scores with a jab.
Marks throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Marks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
A short right from Murphy.
Marks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marks is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T8#
Murphy holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marks tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
Marks swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Marks lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marks throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marks avoids it.
Marks fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T9#
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Marks #CL#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marks.
Marks has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy works Marks's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeremy Marks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Marks saw that one coming.
Marks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marks defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy tries to clinch but Marks moves away
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks lands a jab to the nose.
Marks throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Marks moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marks swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marks with a nice cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murphy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marks - the referee stops the clock and Murphy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marks. Murphy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Marks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Marks lands a jab.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Marks moved away.
Marks flicks out a counter leg kick but Murphy steps away.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
The fighters circling - Marks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy closes the distance but Marks moves to the side
and Marks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murphy really felt that one!
Jeremy Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marks lands with a cross.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marks counters with a nice kick to the body.
Marks lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Marks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marks checks a low kick from Murphy.
Marks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marks misses with the combination.
Murphy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marks manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Marks lands a jab to the head.
Murphy throws the left hand but Marks avoids the punch easily.
Murphy slips under a jab from Marks.
Marks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Marks is avoiding it.
Murphy tries to clinch but Marks is having none of it.
Marks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch but Marks is having none of it. #T4##CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Marks letting Murphy take a breather here.
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Marks is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body. #T5#
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
Marks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy has Marks pressed against the cage, preventing Marks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Murphy is pushing Marks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kaven Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Marks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marks loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.#T6#
Marks managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Marks wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marks's face.
Marks swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marks goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Marks breaks from the clinch.
Marks tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marks throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy tries to work over Marks's front leg with a kick but Marks checks it.
Marks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marks throws a leg kick #CL#
and Murphy moves into the clinch.#T7#
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marks is defending well for now.
Marks lands a shoulder strike.
Marks is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markss head.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Marks wants to break free but Murphy has control.
Murphy stalling.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Marks 's eye.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marks blocks it with crossed arms.
Marks takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Jeremy Marks's cut even more.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Marks blocks it. #T8#
Marks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
Murphy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Marks is trying to break free.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body. #T9#
Marks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Marks tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy keeps control of Marks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marks is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Marks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Marks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeremy Marks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Marks does no damage.
Murphy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Marks circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks lands with a nice combination. Murphy backs away looking to recover.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Marks pushes him off.
Marks throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.
Marks checks a leg kick.
Marks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Marks counters with a nice leg kick.
Murphy moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Marks circles away.
Marks shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marks flicks out a counter leg kick but Murphy steps away.
Murphy tries to clinch but Marks is having none of it.
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Marks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marks lands a jab to the nose.
Marks throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.#T2#
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Murphy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy tries to clinch up.#CL#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Murphy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marks lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marks's defenses. #BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Marks circles away.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Murphy has Marks up against the cage in a clinch.
Marks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marks. #T4#
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Marks wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Marks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Marks takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marks is out of range and Murphy settles back down. #T5#
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Marks.
The fighters circling - Marks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marks doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy tries to clinch but Marks is having none of it.
Murphy tries to clinch up.#T6#
Marks scores with a shot to the body.
Marks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marks blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marks's corner calls for a 1-2. Marks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks with the inside leg kick.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Marks is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.#T7#
Marks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marks blocks a jab.
Marks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Marks.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks staying out of range there.
Marks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
A bone on bone clash there as Marks blocks the leg kick.
Marks lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Marks tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marks to score with a decent uppercut.#T8#
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Marks tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Marks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy is pushing Marks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murphy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Marks lands a big head kick that sends Murphy tumbling to the mat! Marks takes a step backwards and waves Murphy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T9##CL#
Murphy darts in and clinches Marks up against the cage.#BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murphy throws a low kick but Marks avoids it.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Marks.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Kaven Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremy Marks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 65
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Mitch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mitch scores with a shot to the body.
Mitch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marks throws a lazy body kick
and Mitch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marks misses with a looping right.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Mitch moves out of range easily.
Mitch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marks misses with a wild combination.
Marks scores with a sloppy right hand. Mitch should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitch misses with a right hand
and Marks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mitch's knee momentarily.
A big left from Marks misses.
Mitch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Mitch throws a poor cross that misses
and Marks counters with a left and a right that stings Mitch.
Marks lands a nice looking body shot.
Marks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab, jab by Mitch - just one landing.
Mitch fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marks.
Mitch lands a jab.
Mitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marks counters with a nice body kick.
Marks misses with a leg kick
and Mitch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marks thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Marks cracks Mitch with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Mitch misses its intended target.
Jab by Marks.
Marks throws a low kick, looking for Mitch's leg but Mitch calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Marks misses
and Mitch counters with a straight right hand.
Marks's corner calls for a 1-2. Marks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marks misses the body punch
letting Mitch counter with a right hand. #CL#
Mitch closes the distance and clinches.
Mitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marks tries to break free but Mitch pushes him back against the cage.
Mitch misses with a body punch.
Marks misses with a punch to the body.
Mitch swings wildly with an uppercut but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Marks wants to break free but Mitch has control.
Marks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mitch has him pressed against the cage.
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marks can't break the clinch.
Marks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marks.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitch.
A little feinted left hand from Mitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeremy Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks throws a hook but Mitch blocks it.
Mitch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marks avoids it.
We've been told by Mitch's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marks scores with a head kick.
Mitch throws a low kick but Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Marks looks to land a body kick but Mitch moved away.
Mitch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marks.
Mitch tries to move into range but Marks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mitch misses with a kick to the body.
Marks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks slips a straight right by Mitch.
Mitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marks looks to land a body kick but Mitch moved away.
Marks misses with a low kick.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Mitch moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T5#
Marks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitch avoids a kick to the body.
Mitch avoids a kick to the body.
Marks throws a head kick but Mitch moves out of range.
Marks delivers a nice body kick.
Mitch slips a straight right by Marks.
Marks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mitch eats them both and turns towards Marks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch lands to the side of Mitch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marks tries to score with a low kick but Mitch moves his leg out of the way.
Marks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marks throws a head kick but Mitch moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mitch misses its target.
A head kick by Marks misses
and Mitch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Marks looks winded!#T6#
Mitch throws out a leg kick but Marks moves out of range and Mitch only half commits.
Good work by Marks as he checks the leg kick.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Mitch moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Mitch to counter with a crisp jab.
Marks throws a combination that misses
and Mitch counters with a low kick, right behind Marks 's knee.
Mitch misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Mitch blocks the leg kick.
Marks keeps the fight on the outside.
Marks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mitch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T7#
Mitch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mitch counters with a good low kick that Marks was not able to check. #CL#
Mitch instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mitch.
Marks is trying to push Mitch away but Mitch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mitch struggles to land a body shot inside as Marks controls his hands.
Marks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitch misses with a body punch.
Marks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mitch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitch can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Mitch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marks wants to get back to striking at distance but Mitch won't allow it.
Mitch misses with a punch on the inside. #T8#
Still in the clinch, Mitch scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mitch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mitch digs a right hand into Marks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marks's gas tank.
Mitch gets through Marks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mitch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mitch misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mitch.
Marks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marks wants to get back to striking at distance but Mitch won't allow it.
Marks is trying to force a seperation but Mitch has the dominant position.
Mitch misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitch working aggressively here.
Marks blocks a body shot from Mitch.
Mitch lands with a right to the head. #T9#
Marks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mitch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Mitch scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Mitch.
Marks tries to break the clinch but Mitch is controlling the position.
Mitch lands a hook that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Mitch working aggressively here.
A short right from Mitch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Marks breaks from the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mitch.
Mitch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Mitch throws a good cross that connects.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Mitch.
A good leg kick by Mitch.
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 Cocaine Mitch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mitch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mitch in his tracks.
Marks throws a leg kick
and Marks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Mitch has Marks up against the cage in a clinch.
Marks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marks misses with a body punch.
Marks is trying to force a seperation but Mitch has the dominant position.#BC#
Mitch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marks looks to land a combination but Mitch avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Marks. #CL#
Mitch clinches.
Mitch can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action. #T1#
Marks has had enough of the clinch but Mitch keeps him there for the moment.
Mitch struggles to land a body shot inside as Marks controls his hands.
Mitch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markss head.
Mitch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mitch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mitch.
Marks is breathing heavily.
Mitch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marks wants to break free but Mitch has control.
Mitch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mitch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mitch scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitch.
Mitch lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitch lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Marks is rocked!
Mitch lands a body shot. #T2#
Mitch lands a right hand.
Marks is still on wobbly legs! Can Mitch finish him?
Mitch can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Marks seems to have recovered his senses.
Marks wants to get back to striking at distance but Mitch won't allow it.
Marks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Mitch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mitch.
Mitch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitch blocking some punches.
Mitch has Marks pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitch.
A short left from Mitch.
A short right from Mitch on the inside.
Mitch lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Mitch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mitch lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Mitch.
Mitch gets through Marks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mitch.
Mitch lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mitch.
Mitch lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Mitch on the inside.
Mitch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mitch lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mitch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks can't break the clinch.
Mitch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mitch scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mitch.
Cocaine Mitch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mitch lands a shoulder strike.
Mitch creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Marks's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Marks drops to his knees and Mitch pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cocaine Mitch!
Cocaine Mitch took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks for playing.'.

Event: TOF 57
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Manfred throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks with a nice cross.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marks cracks Manfred with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manfred.
Manfred blocks a head kick by Marks.
Manfred swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks counters with a body kick.
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manfred on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manfred throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manfred throws a hook to the side of Marks's head but Marks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marks misses with a two punch combination.
Manfred throws a big counter combination but Marks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks slips a jab from Manfred.
A solid body kick from Marks. #T1#
Marks is looking to land body kicks.
Manfred lands with a shot to the body.
Marks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marks wants it to stay on the feet.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manfred takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manfred keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfred.
Manfred shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marks lands a head shot.
Marks looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Manfred decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marks's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfred controlling from the top position.
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manfred looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Manfred is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manfred postures up in Marks's guard and throws a big left but Marks blocks it. #ES2#
Marks manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Marks gets underhooks to prevent Manfred's takedown attempt.
Manfred blocking some punches.
Manfred goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marks prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Manfred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfred tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marks looking to slow down the pace here.#T3##BC#
Manfred pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jeremy Marks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manfred looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Manfred blocks a head kick by Marks.
Manfred appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manfred ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Marks lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Klaus Manfred has been cut.
Marks throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Manfred counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manfred postures up.
Manfred looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marks wants to stand up but Manfred is controlling him. #T4#
Marks pulls Manfred in to control the position.
Marks trying to control the position.
Manfred is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marks working a defensive guard here.
Manfred throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Manfred misses with a right hand
and Marks counters with a good low kick that Manfred was not able to check. #T5#
Marks slips under a jab from Manfred.
Marks scores with a leg kick.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manfred.
Marks lands a nice looking body kick.
Manfred swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfred throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Marks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marks gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Manfred counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Marks manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfred tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manfred tries to pull guard but Marks won't allow it.
Manfred swings wildly with an uppercut but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marks misses with the head strike. #T6#
A nice left hand lands by Manfred. #BC2#
Marks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manfred scores with a sloppy right hand. Marks should have avoided that one.
Manfred walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marks.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Manfred misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Manfred goes for a double leg but Marks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marks continues to drive forward.
Manfred can't get the takedown.
Marks slows down the pace here.
A short right from Marks on the inside. #T7#
Marks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manfred backwards.
Marks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manfred backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manfred.
Manfred has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marks pushes Manfred back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marks misses with a body punch.
Manfred is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marks's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC2#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Manfred misses the target.
Marks scores with a punch to the head.
Marks throws a hook but Manfred blocks it.
Jeremy Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Marks blocks the low kick.
Marks jabs Manfred right on the nose. Manfred blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Manfred drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T8#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks tries to improve position but can't.
Marks keeps trying to improve his position.
Marks is trying to control Manfred's posture but Manfred avoids it.
Marks is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Manfred's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Manfred is working Marks over with some ground and pound from side control.
Manfred looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marks is avoiding damage well.
Marks gets back to half guard.
Manfred not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T9#
Manfred seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manfred looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manfred prevents Marks from standing back up.
Marks wants to control but Manfred is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manfred working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Manfred lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Manfred 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.
Manfred missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manfred scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Marks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klaus Manfred's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Manfred throws the left hand but Marks avoids the punch easily.
Marks scores with a kick to the body.
Marks works the jab nicely.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Manfred shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marks wants to sweep here but Manfred controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfred showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Marks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Marks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manfred is proving hard to escape from.
Manfred working a defensive guard here.
Manfred looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marks is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manfred holds on and takes a little breather.
Manfred looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marks is one step ahead there.
Marks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manfred not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Manfred wants to sweep here but Marks controlling him for the moment.
Marks stays in close to Manfred's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manfred avoids a kick to the body.
Marks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manfred doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marks counters with a head kick. That will keep Manfred thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Manfred seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jeremy Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marks is looking to land body kicks.
Marks lands with a kick to the temple. Manfred shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Manfred keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manfred throws an off balance right hand
and Marks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manfred just misses with a punch to the body.
And Marks responds with a good body kick, but Manfred manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Manfred misses with a looping left.
Marks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Marks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Marks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manfred.
Marks feints and then cracks Manfred's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manfred down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Marks.
Nice body kick from Marks.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Manfred sees coming a mile off.
Marks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manfred.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manfred.
Marks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marks thows a left - swing and a miss! #T5#
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Manfred changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manfred rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks counters with a low kick, right behind Manfred 's knee.
Manfred throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
Manfred tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marks swivels and escapes.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manfred shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marks but Marks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Manfred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks scores with a hook to the body. Manfred takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manfred at a distance.
Manfred has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
Manfred tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Manfred.
Marks misses with a double jab #TD#
and Manfred decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marks's guard.
Klaus Manfred overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T6#
Marks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marks is looking to stand up but Manfred isn't so interested in that idea.
Marks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manfred controls the pace.
Marks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manfred is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marks looking for a sweep. Not yet Marks, not yet. #T7#
Marks looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manfred dives in for a single leg takedown but Marks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marks throws a head punch that misses.
Manfred wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch.
Manfred avoids the head kick by Marks.
Manfred misses the shot to the body.
Manfred misses the shot to the body.
Manfred will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manfred will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot by Marks.#T8#
Marks scores with a jab to the body.
Manfred misses with a hook to the body
and Marks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marks throws a head kick but Manfred moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Marks
and Manfred counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marks. Manfred does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manfred moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Marks lands with a slapping head kick.
Marks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manfred throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Marks.
Marks lands with a nice body kick.
Manfred tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Manfred.#T9#
A looping hook to the body misses from Manfred. Marks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manfred takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manfred misses the body punch
and Marks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manfred thinking.
Marks thuds his shin into the meat of Manfred's side.
Manfred misses with an uppercut
and Marks counters with a stiff right hand.
Marks lands with a nice body kick. #TD#
Manfred looking to score a takedown here. Marks is defending well but Manfred drives through and ends up in Marks's guard.

Marks pushes Manfred off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marks lands a head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Marks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Klaus Manfred's cut.
That's time! Manfred's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Marks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manfred sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manfred.
Marks throws an overhand right that lands on Manfred's shoulder, as Manfred tries to avoid the shot.
Manfred appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Manfred throws a lazy uppercut
and Marks counters with a left to the body.
Manfred slips under a jab.
Manfred feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Manfred throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marks was covering up waiting for the punch and Manfred finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Manfred controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfred working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Manfred scoring with some ground and pound.
Manfred works over Marks with some ground and pound from guard.
Manfred stands up over Marks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marks wants to sweep but no luck.
Manfred content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marks working a defensive guard here.
Manfred 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.
Marks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manfred.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Manfred preventing the sweep.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Manfred from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Manfred engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marks misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Manfred counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marks!
I wouldn't like to be where Marks is right now.
Marks is trying to buck Manfred off.
Marks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manfred wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Marks struggling a bit here.
Marks parries the strikes from Manfred easily there. Manfred is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marks to escape.
Marks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manfred misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Manfred scores with a couple of short elbows.
Marks tries to escape but Manfred is in control.
Manfred trying to control the position but Marks is working away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES2#
Marks bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Manfred with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marks counters with a stiff right hand.
Manfred is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marks stuns Manfred with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marks looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Manfred counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manfred throwing strikes but missing.
Manfred scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manfred scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Manfred from controlling successfully. #T5#
Manfred slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marks controls Manfred momentarily but Manfred frees himself.
Manfred looking to sit in guard and control but Marks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Manfred bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marks's guard. #REVR##T6#
Manfred prevents Marks from getting back to his feet.
Marks pulls Manfred in close to his closed guard and prevents Manfred from doing any damage or advancing position.
Manfred stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manfred throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manfred postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manfred keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marks's head.#T7#
Marks being controlled here, momentarily.
Marks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marks controls Manfred momentarily but Manfred frees himself.
Manfred keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marks's head.
Manfred lands a couple of digs.
Marks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manfred.
Marks is looking to stand up but Manfred isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Marks. #T8#
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.
Manfred loads up on a big right hand but Marks slips the punch.
Marks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Manfred counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manfred is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marks pushes Manfred off looking to stand but Manfred dives back in and keeps control.
Manfred tries to pass to full mount but Marks defends it.
Manfred is thwarting Marks's attempts to control the position.
Marks is in trouble now - Manfred has advanced to mount! #T9#
Manfred controlling from the full mount.
Marks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Manfred thows a huge punch but Marks dodges it nicely.
Marks is looking to control Manfred's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marks avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfred missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klaus Manfred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremy Marks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marks wants to control but Manfred is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Manfred showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marks 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: TOF 52
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Marks.
A leg kick checked by Marks.
Artell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Artell.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Artell works Marks's body with a nice hook.
Artell throws a nice head kick!
Marks throws a wild body kick that Artell sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Artell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Artell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Artell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Artell avoids it.
Artell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marks avoids the body shot from Artell.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Artell sees coming a mile off.
Marks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Artell doesn't seem bothered though.
Marks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Artell on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artell looks to land a right hand but Marks moved out of range.#T1#
Marks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marks moves out of range as Artell throws a body kick.
Marks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Artell connects with a solid leg kick.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Artell connects with a body shot that sends Marks's belly button to the back.
Marks takes one to the chin there.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artell throws a chopping leg kick but Marks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Artell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Artell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Artell looks to land a right hand but Marks moved out of range.
Artell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marks.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Artell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A lazy body kick from Artell
and Marks counters with a head kick. That will keep Artell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marks.
Artell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marks. Marks obviously looking to wear him down.
Artell misses with a few strikes there.
Artell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Artell wants to slow Marks down by chopping away at his legs.
Artell throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Marks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Artell doesn't seem phased though.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Artell sees coming a mile off.
Marks connects with a solid leg kick.
Marks lands with a cross. #T3#
Marks tries to score with a low kick but Artell moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Artell misses the target.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Artell moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Artell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marks misses with a right hand
and Artell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Artell blocks a jab.
Marks misses with a series of wild punches.
Marks throws a head kick that half lands.
Marks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Artell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Artell throws a wild body kick that Marks sees coming a mile off.
Artell misses with a body kick.
Artell tries to move into range but Marks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marks blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Artell scores with a hook to the body. Marks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Artell throws a leg kick but Marks moved away.
Marks is looking to counter with head kicks.
Marks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Artell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Artell lands a jab to Marks's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artell lands a jab to Marks's midsection.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artell throws a head kick that misses.
Artell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marks.
Artell looks for the body kick but Marks saw that one coming.
Artell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marks.
A big right from Marks misses.
Marks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marks misses with a low kick.#T5#
Marks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Artell will feel that in the morning.
Artell throws a leg kick but Marks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Artell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Artell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Artell swinging wildly here.
Marks appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Artell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marks. Marks obviously looking to wear him down.
Artell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marks throws a nice looking combination but Artell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Artell takes a swing at Marks's ribcage but misses.
Marks is looking to counter with head kicks.#T6#
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marks moves out of range of the body kick from Artell.
Artell throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Artell throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
Artell misses with a wild body shot.
Marks misses with a kick to the body.
Artell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marks rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks misses with a kick to the body.
Artell scores with a jab. Marks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Artell throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marks.
A swing and a miss from Artell.
And Marks counters with a quick kick to the body but Artell blocks it.
Artell blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Artell is predictable there
and Marks counters with a straight right hand.#T7#
Artell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Artell scoring well with a low kick there.
Marks throws a body punch but Artell moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Artell.
Marks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Artell.
Artell throws a body shot but no joy.
Marks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Artell throws a fast counter high kick but Marks manages to duck under it in time.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Marks scores with a nice head shot.
Artell looks for the body kick but Marks saw that one coming.
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marks defending well as Artell loads up on a big left hand.
Marks quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Artell checks the leg kick nicely there. #T8#
Marks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Artell.
Artell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks takes a swing at Artell's ribcage but misses.
Artell connects with a single shot there.
Artell moves out of range of the body kick.
Marks lands a right hook to the body.
Artell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marks throws out a loose jab but Artell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Artell.
Artell moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks. #T9#
Artell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marks is out of range.
Marks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Artell lands with a cross.
Artell throws an off balance right hand
and Marks counters with a solid body kick.
Artell misses the body punch
and Marks counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Marks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Artell.
Artell throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Marks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marks is looking to chop away at Artell's legs.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Artell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marks is able to avoid easily.
Artell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marks takes a swing at Artell's ribcage but misses.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Artell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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 Jeremy Marks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Marks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Artell throws out the jab.
Marks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marks tries to land a front kick but Artell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Artell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marks misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Artell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Artell blocks the leg kick.
Artell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Artell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Artell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Artell.
Marks throws a quick counter head kick but Artell was just out of range.
Jeremy Marks is winning the standup battle so far.
Artell misses with a body kick.
Artell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marks throws a front kick that sends Artell stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Marks cracks Artell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Artell loads up on a big right hand but Marks slips the punch.
Artell tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Artell.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Artell moves out of range as Marks strikes.
Artell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Artell misses with a few strikes there.
Artell connects with a leg kick.
Artell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marks avoids the body shot from Artell.
Artell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marks.#T2#
Marks moves out of range as Artell throws a body kick.
Marks lands with a kick to the ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Artell!
Artell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Artell.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
Artell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Artell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A jab from Artell misses.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Artell loads up on a big right hand but Marks slips the punch.#T3#
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Artell avoids it.
Marks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Artell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Artell throws a body kick that misses.
Artell jabs Marks right on the nose. Marks blinks but takes it well.
Artell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marks.
Artell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks is looking to slow Artell down with leg kicks.
Artell cracks Marks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Artell tries a low kick but Marks avoids it.
Marks moves away from the strike by Artell. #T4#
Artell tries a head kick but it misses.
Artell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marks throws a leg kick
and Artell counters with an inside leg kick.
Artell works the jab nicely.
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artell moves away.
Artell avoids the head kick by Marks.
Marks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marks throws a head kick that Artell semi-blocks.
Artell connects with a body shot that sends Marks's belly button to the back.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Artell avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Marks throws a head kick that Artell semi-blocks. #T5#
Marks misses with an uppercut
and Artell counters with a nice body shot.
Artell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Artell moves out of range of the strikes.
Artell misses with a looping right.
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks misses with a low kick.
Marks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Marks counters with a quick kick to the body but Artell blocks it.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T6#
A nice leg kick lands there from Artell.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marks in his tracks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Artell.
Artell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marks at a distance.
Artell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Artell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marks. Artell shrugs it off though.
Marks keeps Artell at a distance using the push kick.
Artell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Artell misses with a lunging right hand
and Marks counters with a good, hard body kick but Artell shrugs it off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marks. Artell shrugs it off though.
Artell is breathing heavily.#T7#
Marks works Artell's body with a nice hook.
Marks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Artell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marks. Marks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Artell avoids the body shot from Marks.
Artell misses with a hook. Marks ducked under it nicely.
Marks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artell moves away.
Marks backing away here, and Artell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marks misses with a low kick.
Marks throws a body punch but Artell moves out of range.
Marks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Artell tries a quick counter leg kick but Marks is wise to it.
Marks looks to throw a body kick
and Artell counters with a one-two to the body. #T8#
Artell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Artell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Artell throws a looping overhand right but Marks ducks down to avoid it.
Artell misses with a lunging right hand
and Marks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Artell tries to move into range but Marks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Artell checks a low kick from Marks.
Marks throws out a loose jab but Artell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marks throws a solid leg kick but Artell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marks.
Marks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Artell catches Marks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T9#
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Artell.
As Artell backs away, Marks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Artell throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Artell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Artell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Artell digs a good hook to Marks's body.
Marks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Artell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Artell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marks is looking to slow Artell down with leg kicks.
Marks scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kevon Artell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Artell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artell misses with an uppercut
and Marks counters with a low kick, right behind Artell 's knee.
Artell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marks at a distance.
Artell checks the leg kick.
Artell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Artell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marks will feel that in the morning.
Good standup being displayed there by Artell as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Artell lands.
Marks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marks misses the shot to the body.
Marks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Artell lands a glancing blow to the side of Marks's head.
Artell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marks.
A slow jab from Artell misses its intended target.
Artell takes a swing at Marks's ribcage but misses.
Marks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Artell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marks lands a nice shot that snaps Artell's head back.
Artell scores with a jab.
Marks misses with a low kick as Artell jumps back.
Artell misses with a wild body shot.
Marks throws the left hand but Artell avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Artell throws a body kick that misses.
Artell throws a sloppy body shot
and Marks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Artell tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks misses with an uppercut.
Artell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Artell throws a hook but Marks blocks it.
Marks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Artell blocks a head kick by Marks.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artell.
Marks throws a leg kick
and Artell counters with a good, hard body kick but Marks shrugs it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Artell.#T3#
Artell blocks a head kick by Marks.
Artell connects with a body shot that sends Marks's belly button to the back.
Marks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marks looks to score with a jab to the body but Artell is just out of range.
Marks throws a head kick but Artell moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick
and Artell counters with a nice body shot.
Artell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Artell throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
Artell tries to land a leg kick but Marks saw it coming and moves away.
Marks lands with a straight right. Artell didn't see that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Marks 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Artell throws a head kick that misses.
Marks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marks misses the jab.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Artell avoids the head kick by Marks.
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!
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marks tests Artell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Artell misses with a low kick.
Artell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Artell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marks has time to react.
Artell jabs Marks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T5#
Artell throws a big shot that misses.
Marks half committed to a counter leg kick.
Artell with a hook.
Artell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Artell throws a leg kick but Marks checks it.
Marks throws a jab but it's blocked by Artell.
Artell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Artell misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Artell.
Marks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Artell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marks. #T6#
Marks throws a hook but Artell blocks it.
Marks backing away here, and Artell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Artell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Artell avoids a kick to the body.
Marks throws a leg kick but Artell checks it.
Artell ducks right into an uppercut from Marks.
Nice body punch from Artell.
Marks misses with a body shot.
Artell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Marks.
Marks throws a head kick that half lands.
Artell with a hook.
Artell throws a push kick but Marks slaps the foot to one side. #T7#
Marks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marks lands with a cross.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Artell moves out of range of the strikes.
Artell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Artell backs away, Marks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marks throws a head kick that half lands.
Artell looks to land a left hand but Marks moved out of range nicely.
Marks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Artell misses with a low kick.
Artell throws a lazy body kick
and Marks counters with a nice uppercut.
Artell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Artell unleashes a big counter combination but Marks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Artell stuns Marks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Artell connects with a body shot.
Artell tries to work over Marks's front leg with a kick but Marks checks it. #T8#
Artell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marks throws a leg kick but Artell moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marks.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artell was well out of range. Poor timing from Marks.
Artell throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Marks misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Marks. That snapped Artell's head back.
A shot to the liver by Artell. Beautiful body shot.
Artell misses with a body shot.
Marks half committed to a counter leg kick.
Artell feints and then cracks Marks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marks down.
Marks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T9#
Marks connects with a nice looking jab.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artell.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Artell.
Artell misses with a body shot
and Marks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Artell misses with a hook
and Marks counters with a three punch combo that has Artell backing up. Artell nods at Marks to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body kick from Artell.
Marks digs a good hook to Artell's body.
Marks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Artell on the side of the head.
Artell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Marks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Artell throws a leg kick but Marks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Artell lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeremy Marks.
Well Marks 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TOF 51
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Steel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Steel taking a breather here.
Marks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steel works to advance to full mount. Marks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Steel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Steel avoids the attempt from Marks to control.#SUB2#
Steel is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Marks is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Steel!
Cole Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 45
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Marks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Temple.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Marks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Temple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Temple appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marks looks to land a right hand but Temple moved out of range.
Temple works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Temple looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Marks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marks motions for Temple to come forward. Marks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Temple takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marks misses with a kick to the body
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marks lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Marks.
Temple looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.#T1##TD#
Temple looking to score a takedown here. Marks is defending well but Temple drives through and ends up in Marks's guard.
Marks is trying to keep Temple in close.
Marks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Temple is one step ahead there.
Temple is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Temple throws a big right hand that misses.
Temple trying to control but Marks is working from the bottom.
Temple pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marks is keeping the position for now.
Temple throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marks works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Temple pushes down on Marks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temple content to control rather than advance.
Marks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Temple passes to full mount!
Marks can't escape the position.
Marks wants to control but Temple is having none of it.#T3#
Temple controlling from mount.
Temple lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marks hang on?
Temple raining down hammerfists from mount.
Temple has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marks's face.
Marks is in a horrible position here. Temple smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Marks wants to control but Temple is having none of it.
Marks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Temple. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Temple connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marks tries to hold on but Temple pushes him away.
Temple lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Temple cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Temple punishing his opponent with strikes.
Temple avoids the attempt from Marks to control.
Temple looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Temple landing punches.
Temple pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Marks is in a horrible position here. Temple smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Marks takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marks wants to hold on but Temple pushes him away.
Marks is trying desperately to improve position.
Temple pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Temple jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marks manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T5#
Temple taking a breather here.
Temple working away.
Temple is chipping away with strikes.
Temple scores with a couple of short elbows.
Temple working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temple lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marks down.
Marks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Temple connects with a decent elbow.
Marks sneaks back into half guard.
Temple sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marks defending well though. #T6#
Marks is not content to let Temple control the position.
Nice strikes from Temple there.
Temple seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Temple is keen to just control but Marks is a slippery customer.
Temple slows the pace down in half guard.
Temple working over Marks with some ground and pound. Marks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Temple is thwarting Marks's attempts to control the position.
Marks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Temple works over Marks with some ground and pound from guard.#T7#
Temple's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Temple wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving.
Temple missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Temple wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving.
Marks wants to sweep here but Temple controlling him for the moment.
Marks working a defensive guard here.
Marks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Temple is controlling him.
Temple 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.
Temple stands up over Marks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Marks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marks wants to sweep but no luck.
Temple trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Temple's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Temple is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks. #TD#
Temple looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Temple.
Marks is looking to improve his position.
Marks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Temple scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Temple scores with a couple of nice shots.#T9#
Temple wants to take a breather but Marks is having none of it.
Marks taking some punishment here, with Temple in his half guard.
Marks tries to roll over but Temple keeps him under control.
Temple seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Temple winds up and cracks Marks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Temple is looking to take a break and control but Marks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Temple looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Temple dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Temple shoots in and drives through. Marks sprawls well.
Temple slips under a jab.
Temple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Temple is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Marks with a nice calf kick.
Marks scores with a nice body kick.
Marks scores with a head kick. Temple tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marks takes one on the button.
Temple just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Temple blocks a head kick by Marks.
Marks throws a hook to the side of Temple's head but Temple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marks moves forwards but Temple connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Temple scores with a jab to the jaw.
Temple lands with a nice body punch.
Temple shoots in looking for a takedown. Marks tries to sprawl out of it but Temple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Temple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marks moves away from the strike by Temple.
Marks slips a jab and a cross from Temple.
Marks scores with a decent looking hook.
Temple misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Temple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Temple moves out of range easily.
Temple lands a head shot.#T2#
Marks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Temple throws a combination that misses
and Marks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Temple walks into a stiff left hand from Marks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temple bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marks's head.
Temple takes a kick to the side of the head.
Temple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeremy Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Temple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marks motions for Temple to come forward. Marks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marks throws a leg kick #TD#
and Temple counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Temple.
Temple landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Marks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Temple working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Temple looking to sit in guard and control but Marks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Marks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Temple has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marks has managed to get both his arms back between Temple's legs - danger averted.
Marks preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Temple working for a triangle but Marks defends it easily. #SUB#
Temple working for a triangle but Marks defends it easily. #T4#
Temple keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.
Temple controls Marks momentarily but Marks frees himself.
Temple keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.
Marks is stalling in the full guard. #T5##SUB#
Temple escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Temple had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marks defends it easily.
Marks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Temple is keeping the position for now.
Temple manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T6#
Temple is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Temple content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Temple throws a big elbow that misses.
Trent Temple overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Temple trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marks manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Marks trying to control but Temple is working from the bottom.
Marks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Temple is keeping the position for now.
Temple is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T7#
Marks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Temple is proving hard to escape from.
Marks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marks wants to pass the guard but Temple is keeping the position.
Marks wants to control from the top but Temple keeps moving. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marks controlling from the top position.
Temple has his hands on Marks's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marks throws a body punch but Temple moves out of range.
Marks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Temple scores with a body shot.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Temple lands a lovely overhand right.#T9#
Marks swings for the body but Temple moves out of range.
Temple appears to be looking for a big counter.
Temple misses with a body shot.
Jeremy Marks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Temple.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Temple moves out of range easily.
Marks slips a straight right by Temple.
Temple uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Marks gets caught flat footed, as Temple shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marks 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.
Marks is breathing heavily.
Temple wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving.
Temple pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marks is keeping the position for now.
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 Trent Temple will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Temple shoots in for a takedown but Marks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marks delivers a nice body kick.
Temple just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Marks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Temple steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marks. That one must have hurt.
Temple takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marks throws a head kick but Temple moves out of range.
Marks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marks moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marks unleashes a big counter combination but Temple bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Temple lands with a nice combination. Marks backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.#TD#
Temple scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Marks has one foot on Temple's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Temple throws a body shot but no joy.
Marks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temple.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks lands a two punch combo.
Marks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Temple shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Marks has his feet on Temple's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marks throws a series of punches but Temple moves out of range.
Temple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
Temple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temple.
Temple throws a hook to the side of Marks's head but Marks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temple throws a lazy uppercut
and Marks counters with a solid body kick. #TD#
Temple looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Marks has one foot on Temple's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
Temple thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marks shapes to counter with a head kick.
Temple lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marks thows a body kick. Temple tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Temple throws a series of punches but Marks moves out of range.
Marks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Temple with a body shot.
Temple throws a hook to the side of Marks's head but Marks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Temple chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Marks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Temple throws a poor cross that misses
and Marks counters with a series of strikes. Temple will be more careful next time no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marks.
A punch combination from Marks misses.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Temple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marks throws a counter combo.
Temple blocks a leg kick.#T4#
A jab from Temple misses.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Temple.
Temple misses with a hook.
Marks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Temple throws a right hand that misses
and Marks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temple misses the jab.
Marks throws a right hand that Temple ducks under and follows up with a left that Temple also avoids with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marks.
Marks throws a push kick but Temple slaps the foot to one side.
Marks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marks connects with a high kick.
Temple avoids the head kick by Marks.
Temple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marks sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T5#
Temple lands with an overhand left.
Marks tries to land a leg kick but Temple saw it coming and moves away.
Temple drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marks sprawls and moves away.
Temple will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Temple misses with a takedown
and Marks counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Temple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
Marks throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Temple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Temple performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Temple is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marks works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Marks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Temple manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Temple looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marks has picked Temple up and slammed him! Temple can't keep hold of the triangle and Marks manages to pass to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks working away.
Marks advances to mount.
Marks controlling from the full mount.
Temple working to try and regain half guard. #T7#
Marks controlling from mount.
Temple working to try and regain half guard.
Marks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Temple is looking to escape.
Marks avoids the attempt from Temple to control.#T8#
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.
Temple keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Temple bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Temple looking to pass the guard.
Marks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Temple postures up in Marks's guard and throws a big left but Marks blocks it.
Temple postures up in Marks's guard and throws a big left but Marks blocks it.
Temple trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marks manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T9#
Temple not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marks trying to control but Temple is working from the bottom.
Temple manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Temple controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marks is trying to keep Temple in close.
Jeremy Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trent Temple is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Temple advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Marks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Temple has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Temple!
A victorious Trent Temple thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 40
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Marks lands with a cross.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Moore sees coming a mile off.
Marks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moore scores with a push kick.
Moore checks a leg kick.
Marks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marks moves out of range as Moore throws a body kick.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore feints a jab promting Marks to slip. Moore then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Marks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marks lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore is looking to chop away at Marks's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Moore 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
A big left from Moore misses.
Marks scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Marks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Marks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moore if he has to take too many more of those.
Marks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marks thinking.
Marks moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Moore misses with a hook. Marks ducked under it nicely.
Marks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moore.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Marks is out of range.
Marks misses with an uppercut
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Marks thumps Moore with a low kick.
Marks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Moore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Marks throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moore avoids the head kick by Marks.
Moore throws the left hand but Marks avoids the punch easily.
Marks checks a leg kick nicely.
Moore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Marks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Marks throws a big counter combination but Moore scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Marks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Moore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Nice body kick from Marks.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marks finds it's way round the side to connect with Moore's head.
Marks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marks moves away from the strike by Moore.
Marks is looking to counter punch.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Marks is out of range.
Marks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him. #T4#
Moore lands a right hook to the body.
Moore scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marks is looking to counter with head kicks.
Marks slips under a jab.
As Moore looks to move away, Marks throws a big counter combo but Moore just gets out of the way.
Moore looks for the body kick but Marks saw that one coming.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks misses with a looping right.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Moore lands a glancing blow to the side of Marks's head.
Marks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Moore throws a hook to the side of Marks's head but Marks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T5#
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Marks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Moore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marks.
Moore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moore.
Moore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T6#
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moore misses with a hook.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marks jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marks misses with a looping right.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Marks counters with a straight right hand.
Moore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marks dips to his left and cracks Moore with an uppercut!
Moore checks a leg kick nicely.
Marks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moore looks for the body kick but Marks saw that one coming. #T7#
Marks blocks the body kick.
Marks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moore. That one must have hurt.
Marks moves out of range as Moore throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Marks.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Marks counters with a thumping low kick.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Marks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moore.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Marks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T8#
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marks misses with a wild combination.
Marks digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Marks pushes Moore away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Moore.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore throws out a counter right but Marks avoids it with no problem.
Marks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T9#
Marks throws a lazy head kick
and Moore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marks. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Moore avoids it.
Moore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moore just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
Marks throws out a leg kick but Moore moves out of range and Marks only half commits.
Marks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Moore lands a lovely overhand right.
Marks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moore. That did some damage!
Marks misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Marks saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peyton Moore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Marks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moore has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marks.
Moore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marks throws a low kick, looking for Moore's leg but Moore calmly moves out of range.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks connects with a solid leg kick.
Moore is looking to score with low kicks.
Moore clobbers Marks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marks connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Marks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Marks slips the punch.
Marks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore throws a lazy body kick
and Marks counters with a solid body kick.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marks.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
It appears Marks was looking to counter with a kick there.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Good leg kick by Moore.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marks fails to land with a series of punches.
Marks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marks looks to land a body kick but Moore moved away.
Moore throws out a counter right but Marks avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Moore.
Marks throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick.
Moore misses with a low kick as Marks jumps back.
A nice combination there by Marks. #T3#
Marks slips a straight right by Moore.
Peyton Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marks scores with a leg kick.
Marks moves away from the strike by Moore.
A big right from Moore misses.
Marks connects with a looping right hand.
Marks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marks scores with a body shot.
Moore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Marks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Marks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moore tries to land a front kick but Marks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Marks.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marks thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moore cracks Marks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Marks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Moore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T5#
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Marks lands a nice shot that snaps Moore's head back.
Moore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marks. Marks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marks scores with a push kick.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Marks throws a quick counter head kick but Moore was just out of range.
A head kick misses from Moore.
Marks lands a front kick.
Moore throws a solid leg kick but Marks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moore.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T6#
Marks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Marks moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Moore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Moore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moore needs to keep his hands up - Marks had a free shot at his head there.
Marks avoids the body shot from Moore.
Moore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marks circles away quickly and effectively.
Moore throws a good cross that connects.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marks.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marks throws out the jab. #T7#
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Marks lands with an overhand left.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marks throws out the jab.
Marks moves out of range of the body kick.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Moore feints a counter leg kick.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Marks moved out of range.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Marks throws a lazy uppercut
and Marks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Marks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Moore avoids it.
Marks looks for the body kick but Moore saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks. #T8#
Moore throws a combination. Marks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marks misses the shot to the body.
Marks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marks feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
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!
Marks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moore on the side of the head.
Marks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moore's head.
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marks throws a solid leg kick but Moore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marks.
Marks tries to land a front kick but Moore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Marks is looking to counter with a body kick.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.#T9#
Moore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Marks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
Marks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Marks throws a leg kick that misses.
Marks is looking to score with low kicks.
Marks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moore if he has to take too many more of those.
Marks cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Marks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Marks throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marks.
Marks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moore's head.
Marks checks a low kick from Moore.
Good standup being displayed there by Moore as he connects with a hook.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Marks misses
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marks lands a leg kick that knocks Moore off balance momentarily.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Marks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marks throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Marks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moore to score with a decent uppercut.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marks.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moore walks into a jab.#T2#
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marks throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Marks avoids the body shot from Moore.
Marks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Moore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marks.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick from Marks.
Marks lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Moore avoids the head kick by Marks.
Marks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marks misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marks throwing a counter right hand but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marks appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marks staying out of range there.
Marks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marks stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Moore throws a hook but Marks blocks it.
Marks throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
Moore misses with a two punch combination.
Marks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
and Marks counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marks lands with a right hand.
Marks lands a front kick.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Marks defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand. #T5#
Moore swings for the body but Marks moves out of range.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Marks counters with a three punch combo that has Moore backing up. Moore nods at Marks to acknowledge the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marks!
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks backing away here, and Moore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moore.
Moore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks with the inside leg kick.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily. #T6#
Decent striking displayed by Marks there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore checks a low kick from Marks.
Marks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marks is looking to land body kicks.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Marks.
Marks defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Moore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marks counters with a good low kick that Moore was not able to check.
Marks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moore follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Marks slips under a jab.
Marks is looking to counter punch.
Marks digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.#T7#
Marks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marks looks for the body kick but Moore saw that one coming.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Marks moved out of range nicely.
Marks checks a leg kick.
Moore walks into a stiff left hand from Marks.
Marks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moore if he has to take too many more of those.
Moore misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marks.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Marks looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T8#
Moore throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
Marks connects with a single shot there.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Marks looks to land a body kick but Moore moved away.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Moore sees coming a mile off.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marks blocks a jab.
Marks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T9#
Marks staying out of range there.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Moore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marks counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Moore is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Marks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marks pushes Moore away with a front kick.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Marks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marks 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Marks!
A relieved looking Jeremy Marks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 34
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Majesty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majesty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Majesty misses with a leg kick.
Majesty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Majesty misses with a hook
and Marks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Majesty.
Marks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marks swings for the body but Majesty moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marks.
Majesty walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Majesty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marks throws out the jab.
Marks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Majesty moves away from the strike by Marks.
Majesty misses with a straight left. #T1#
Marks lands a head shot.
Majesty throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Marks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Majesty takes a step back to recover.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marks throws a combination that misses
and Majesty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Darnell Majesty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majesty misses with a body kick.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Majesty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Majesty scores with a nice head shot.
Majesty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marks's head.
Marks with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majesty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Majesty moves out of range of the leg kick from Marks.
The fighters circling - Majesty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Majesty.#T2#
Marks throws a head kick but Majesty moves out of range.
Marks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Some bone on bone action there as Majesty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Majesty lands a high kick!
Marks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Majesty finds it's way through Marks's defenses.
Marks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Marks misses.
Marks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Majesty.
Majesty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Majesty jabs Marks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Majesty throws a hook to the side of Marks's head but Marks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Majesty misses with a leg kick.
Majesty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marks.
Majesty misses with a body shot.
Marks with a nice calf kick.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Majesty.
Marks misses with a double jab.
Majesty scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Majesty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Majesty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majesty.
Marks punishes Majesty's body with a nice straight punch.
Majesty connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Marks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Majestys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majesty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Majesty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Majesty has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Majesty avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Marks.
Marks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Majesty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marks.
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Marks finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Majesty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Majesty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Majesty is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marks misses with a leg kick
and Majesty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marks thinking. #T5#
Marks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Majesty misses with a combination
and Marks counters with a body kick that stops Majesty in his tracks momentarily.
Majesty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marks delivers a nice body kick.
Majesty takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Majesty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Marks lands but Majesty takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut.
Majesty looks to land a right hand but Marks moved out of range.
Marks looks to land a combination. Majesty sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Marks misses.
Majesty sizes up Marks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Marks staying out of range there.#T6#
Majesty misses with a lunging right hand
and Marks counters with a nice body kick.
Marks keeps Majesty at a distance using the push kick.
Marks slips under a jab.
Marks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Majesty takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice combination there by Majesty.
Marks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marks misses with a body kick.
Majesty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marks looks to land a left hand but Majesty moved out of range nicely.
Majesty throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
And Marks counters with a quick kick to the body but Majesty blocks it.
Majesty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Majesty. #T7#
Majesty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Majesty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marks throws a shot from downtown. Majesty moves away and avoids it.
Majesty let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Majesty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Majesty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Majesty lands a nice hook to Marks's body. Marks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marks slips a jab from Majesty.
Majesty throws a hook but Marks blocks it.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Majesty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Marks misses with a wild body shot. #T8#
Marks checks a leg kick nicely.
Majesty misses with a low kick as Marks jumps back.
Majesty misses with a low kick.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Majesty sees coming a mile off.
Majesty loads up on a big right hand but Marks slips the punch.
Majesty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks throws out a leg kick but Majesty moves out of range and Marks only half commits.
A bone on bone clash there as Majesty blocks the leg kick.
Marks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marks connects with a body shot that sends Majesty's belly button to the back.
Marks misses with a wild body shot.
Majesty misses with a straight left.
Marks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T9#
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majesty.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marks.
Majesty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marks avoids the body shot from Majesty.
Marks swings for the body but Majesty moves out of range.
Majesty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marks moves out of range as Majesty strikes.
Majesty loads up on a big right hand but Marks slips the punch.
Majesty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Majesty sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Majesty misses with a straight left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darnell Majesty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darnell Majesty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks misses with a looping left.
Marks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marks misses with a wild body shot.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Majesty is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Majesty takes the fight into the clinch.
Majesty scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Marks to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majesty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Majesty lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marks can't break the clinch. #T1#
Majesty misses with a body punch.
Majesty blocking some punches. #BC2#
Majesty breaks from the clinch.
Majesty throws a chopping leg kick but Marks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Majesty throws a right hand that misses
and Marks counters with a good low kick that Majesty was not able to check.
Majesty scores with a decent looking hook.
Marks slips under a jab.
Majesty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Majesty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Majesty lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Majesty!
Majesty has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marks.
Majesty misses the jab.
It looked like Marks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Majesty slips under a jab from Marks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Majesty.
A good leg kick by Majesty.
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Marks throws a lazy head kick
enabling Majesty to counter with a crisp jab.
Majesty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marks doesn't seem bothered though.
Marks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Majesty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Majesty takes a swing at Marks's ribcage but misses.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Majesty throws a poor cross that misses
and Marks counters with a solid body kick.
Majesty misses with a shot to the body
and Marks counters with a nice body kick.
Majesty is breathing heavily.#T3#
Marks moves out of range as Majesty throws a body kick.
Majesty throws a leg kick
and Marks counters with an outside leg kick.
Marks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Majesty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Majesty blocks a head kick by Marks.
Majesty defending well as Marks loads up on a big left hand.
Marks avoids the body shot from Majesty.
Majesty misses with a shot to the body
and Marks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Majesty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Majesty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marks. Marks obviously looking to wear him down.
Marks throws a front kick aimed at Majesty's knee but Majesty avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Majesty's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Majesty. Marks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majesty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Majesty.
Majesty cracks a nice hook into Marks's ribs.
Marks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Majesty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majesty avoids a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Majesty both land. Nice combination.
Marks misses with a hook. Majesty ducked under it nicely.
Majesty lands a right hook to the body.
Marks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Majesty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Majesty.#T5#
Marks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Majesty doesn't seem bothered though.
Majesty misses with a body kick.
Darnell Majesty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Majesty misses with a leg kick.
Majesty just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
Majesty catches Marks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majesty.
Marks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Majesty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Majesty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marks at a distance.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Marks avoids the body shot from Majesty. #T6#
Majesty takes a swing at Marks's ribcage but misses.
Majesty throws a lazy right hand but Marks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Majesty misses with an uppercut.
Marks lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Majesty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Majesty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Majesty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Majesty throws a combination that misses
and Marks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T7#
Majesty blocks the body kick.
Majesty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Majesty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Marks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Majesty.
Majesty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Majesty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good work by Majesty as he checks the leg kick.
Majesty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Majesty misses with a body kick.
Marks throws a head kick that Majesty semi-blocks.
Majesty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marks.
Marks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T8#
Marks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majesty.
Majesty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Majesty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Marks.
Marks looks for the body kick but Majesty saw that one coming.
Majesty throws a leg kick which misses Marks's front leg but catches the back leg as Marks tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majesty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marks lands a slapping body shot.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Majesty avoids it.
Marks blocks a jab.
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majesty.#T9#
Marks misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marks. That's going to slow Majesty down.
A good leg kick by Marks.
Majesty cracks a nice hook into Marks's ribs.
Majesty lands with a shot to the body.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Majesty.
Majesty tries a low kick but Marks avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Marks. Beautiful body shot.
Majesty looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Marks swings widly with a right hand
and Majesty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Majesty on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Majesty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darnell Majesty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darnell Majesty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Marks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Majesty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marks was well out of range. Poor timing from Majesty.
Majesty looks to land a left hand but Marks moved out of range nicely.
Marks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marks misses with a body shot.
Majesty tries to land a leg kick but Marks saw it coming and moves away.
Majesty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Majesty.
Marks throws a quick counter head kick but Majesty was just out of range.
Marks avoids the body shot from Majesty. #T1#
Majesty looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
Majesty connects with the punch.
Marks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Majesty's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majesty. Marks does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
Marks throws a leg kick but Majesty sees it coming and moves out of range.
Majesty moves away from the strike by Marks.
Majesty cracks Marks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Majesty slips a jab and a cross from Marks.
Marks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Majesty sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Marks throws a leg kick but Majesty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marks with a nice calf kick.
Majesty throws a body shot but no joy.
Marks blocks a head kick by Majesty.
Marks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks lands with a kick to the temple. Majesty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Majesty misses with a looping left.
Majesty takes a swing at Marks's ribcage but misses.
Marks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Majesty.
Majesty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Majesty sizes up Marks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Majesty throws a body shot but no joy.
Majesty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marks on the side of the head.
Majesty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marks counters with a low kick, right behind Majesty 's knee.
Marks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Majesty moves out of range of the leg kick from Marks.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Majesty.
Marks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Majesty misses with an uppercut. Marks saw that one coming.
Majesty throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
Marks fakes the leg kick and cracks Majesty in the body.
Majesty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Majesty takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Majesty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Majesty lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks slips under a jab.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Majesty moves out of range easily.
Majesty misses with a looping right.
Marks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majesty.
Marks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Majesty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marks. Marks obviously looking to wear him down.
Marks lands with a kick to the temple. Majesty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body punch from Marks. #T5#
Marks slips a straight right by Majesty.
An inside leg kick from Majesty misses.
Majesty looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
Majesty throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Marks throws a big counter combination but Majesty scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Majesty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Majesty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marks. That's going to slow Majesty down.
Marks throws a leg kick that misses.
Marks misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Majesty!
Marks lands a jab to Majesty's midsection.#T6#
Marks swings for the body but Majesty moves out of range.
Majesty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Majesty backs away, Marks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Majesty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marks.
Marks throws out a powerful jab.
Marks throws a right and a left that Majesty avoids nicely.
Majesty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Majesty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marks doesn't seem phased though.
Marks slips a straight right by Majesty.
Majesty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marks misses with an uppercut.
Majesty throws a lazy uppercut
and Marks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Majesty really felt that one!#T7#
A big left from Majesty misses.
Marks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Majesty throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
Marks delivers a nice body kick.
Marks misses with a leg kick.
Majesty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Majesty misses with a looping left.
Marks connects with a body shot that sends Majesty's belly button to the back.
Majesty misses the body punch
and Marks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Majesty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T8#
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majesty manages to avoid it.
Majesty let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Marks.
Marks throws a chopping leg kick but Majesty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Majesty takes a swing at Marks's ribcage but misses.
Marks scoring well with a low kick there.
Marks looks to score with a jab to the body but Majesty is just out of range.
Marks with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majesty lands a nice shot that snaps Marks's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Majesty.
Marks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Majesty misses with a straight right.
Majesty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T9#
Marks misses with a body kick.
Majesty throws a leg kick
and Marks counters with a stiff right hand.
Marks defending well as Majesty loads up on a big left hand.
Marks looks to land a combination but Majesty avoids it well.
Majesty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marks is looking to counter with head kicks.
Majesty slips a straight right by Marks.
Marks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Majesty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Majesty counters with a body kick.
Majesty punishes Marks's body with a nice straight punch.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Majesty scores with a jab. Marks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Majesty looks to land a right hand but Marks moved out of range.
Jeremy Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darnell Majesty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Majesty lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeremy Marks.
Well Majesty has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Majesty!
Darnell Majesty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 27
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Marks scores with a jab to the head.
Marks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marks cracks Temple with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Temple throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
Marks throws a leg kick but Temple checks it.
Marks tries to land a body kick
and Temple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temple.
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temple.
Marks lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks misses with an uppercut.
Temple shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marks counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Temple shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temple looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Temple passes Marks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marks is looking to improve his position.
Marks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Temple.
Marks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Temple.
Temple throwing shots but Marks is blocking nicely.
Marks is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Temple 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.
Marks tries to get to full guard but Temple has control of the leg.
Temple takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Marks is looking for a sweep. Temple is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Temple thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marks's head.
Marks is staying active underneath Temple, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Temple working the head and body with strikes.
Marks is trying to get back to full guard.
Temple controlling the action here.#SUB#
Temple is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marks controlling the position for now.
Temple slips a nice elbow through Marks's hands, connecting with Marks's forehead.#T3#
Temple seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Temple passes to full mount!
Temple avoids the attempt from Marks to control.#SUB#
Temple working for a submission but Marks is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Temple has control of Marks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Temple looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Temple is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marks can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T4#
Temple trying to control but Marks is having none of it.
Temple with the ground and pound from mount.
Temple prevents Marks from getting the reversal.
Temple lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Temple looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Marks 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.
Marks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temple lands a nice shot to the head.
Marks tries to lock up and control but Temple gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Temple lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Temple controlling from the full mount.
Marks is looking to improve his position but Temple isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Temple has hold of Marks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Temple looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Temple looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Temple lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T6#
Marks can't escape the position.
Temple working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Temple looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Marks regains half guard.
Marks wants to control but Temple is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Temple seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temple seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Temple looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Temple wants to pass to mount but Marks is defending the position. #T7#
Marks trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Temple is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Temple.
Temple performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Marks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Temple scores with a couple of nice shots.#T8#
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.
Temple wants to control but Marks is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Temple is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marks defends it well. #SUB#
Temple is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Temple missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marks has his hands clasped together around Temple's back. He's all about the action.
Temple working Marks over with strikes. #T9#
Marks is looking for a sweep. Temple is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Temple takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Temple missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Temple is trying to control the action in half guard but Marks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marks tries to get to full guard but Temple has control of the leg.
Temple takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marks has hold of Temple's hands but Temple slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Temple lands with a punch from half guard.
Temple thows a huge punch but Marks dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Marks is defending against the submission attempts here by Temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Temple dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Marks gets caught flat footed, as Temple shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Temple advances to half guard.
Marks is looking to control Temple's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marks avoid being mounted?
Marks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Temple. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Temple prevents Marks from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks won't allow Temple to pass to mount.
Marks wants to improve his position but Temple is controlling well. #T1#
Temple is nestled in close to Marks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Temple trying to control the action but Marks is working from the bottom.
Temple takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Temple connects with a nice short shot to Marks's temple.
Marks is not content to let Temple control the position.
Temple is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Temple prevents Marks from improving his position.
Temple wants to take a breather but Marks is having none of it.
Temple slips a nice elbow through Marks's hands, connecting with Marks's forehead.#T2#
Marks is positioning himself well to prevent Temple advancing to mount.
Temple keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Temple throwing shots but Marks is blocking nicely.
Temple slows the pace down in half guard.
Marks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Temple is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Temple drops an elbow to the side of Marks's head. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Temple lands a nice short elbow.
Marks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Temple throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Temple missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks won't allow Temple to pass to mount.
Marks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Temple is working away from the top position though.
Temple missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Temple is trying to control. Marks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Temple looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marks wants to control but Temple is keeping busy.
Temple lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Temple.
Marks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Temple. #SUB#
Temple is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Marks still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Marks has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Temple tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Marks wants to control for a moment but Temple uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Temple is looking for a sweep. Marks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Temple has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marks is working away from the top position though.
Temple is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marks wants to control but Temple is keeping him busy. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Temple is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marks pulls his head out easily.
Temple is refusing to be controlled, as Marks sits in half guard.
Temple is pressing down on Marks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marks tries to free his leg and advance position but Temple is retaining full guard.
Temple wants to sweep here but Marks controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Temple looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Temple lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T7#
Marks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Temple is one step ahead there.
Temple postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Temple controls the pace.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Temple from controlling successfully.
Temple throws a big elbow that misses.
Temple with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Temple from controlling successfully.
Marks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Temple's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Temple trying to control but Marks is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marks scores with a leg kick.
Temple misses with a hook. Marks ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Marks. #T9#
Marks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Temple throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
Marks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Temple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Temple throws an off balance right hand
and Marks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeremy Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Temple closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marks quickly recovers to half guard.
Temple performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marks trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Temple dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks looks to land a left hand but Temple moved out of range nicely.
Temple takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Temple looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Marks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Temple cracks Marks with an open hand slap.
Marks throws a leg kick
and Temple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temple throws an off balance right hand
and Marks counters with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Marks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple avoids the head kick by Marks.
Temple blocks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Temple.
Marks lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temple.
Marks throws a head kick that half lands.
Temple fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marks on the side of the head.
Marks moves out of range of the strikes.
Temple dives in for a single leg takedown but Marks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marks struggles to land a body shot inside as Temple controls his hands.
Marks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Temple lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Temple misses with a punch to the body.
Temple works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hook to the body lands for Temple.
Marks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Temple lands with a short shot to the head.
Temple has Marks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Temple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Temple swings wildly with an uppercut but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marks throws a punch but it's blocked by Temple.
Temple struggles to land a body shot inside as Marks controls his hands.
A short right from Temple on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Temple.
Temple will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marks up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
A short right from Marks.
Marks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Marks breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Temple. Beautiful body shot.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Temple throws a series of punches but Marks moves out of range.
Marks misses with a looping right.
Temple throws out a loose jab but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A left lands for Temple.#T4#
Temple moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Marks throws a lazy right hand but Temple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marks misses with a low kick. #TD#
Temple scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Temple connects with a decent elbow.
Temple fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Temple has knee on belly momentarily but Marks bucks him off and regains half guard.
Temple throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Temple is thwarting Marks's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Temple looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marks wants to get back to full guard.
Marks is positioning himself well to prevent Temple advancing to mount.
Temple drops an elbow to the side of Marks's head.
Temple working over Marks with some ground and pound. Marks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Temple is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Temple. #ES2#
Marks kicks Temple off and gets back to his feet.#T6##TD#
Temple shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marks is trying to defend but Temple finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marks manages to get to full guard.
Temple throws a strike but Marks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7##SUB#
Temple looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marks passes into half guard.
Temple tries to get to full guard but Marks has control of the leg.
Marks stalling away here and it's allowed Temple to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Temple working for a triangle but Marks defends it easily.
Marks trying to control but Temple is working from the bottom. #T8#
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.
Temple trying to keep a closed guard but Marks is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Temple pushes a forearm under Marks's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Marks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trent Temple!
A very excited looking Trent Temple made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 23
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Marks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Iverson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Marks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Iverson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Iverson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Iverson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Iverson. That one must have hurt.
Marks moves out of range of the body kick.
Iverson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Iverson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marks.
Iverson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Iverson slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marks throws a low kick but Iverson moves out of range easily.
Iverson throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Iverson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson tests Marks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A shot to the body from Marks misses
and Iverson counters with a nice body kick.
Iverson misses with a body shot.
Marks tries to bum rush Iverson with a series of wild strikes but Iverson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marks throws a leg kick but Iverson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Iverson throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Marks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Iverson sees coming a mile off.
Iverson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Iverson scores with a nice body kick.
Iverson blocks a leg kick.
Iverson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iverson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Iverson throws the left hand but Marks avoids the punch easily.
Iverson thumps Marks with a low kick.#T2#
Marks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Iverson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iverson moves out of range of the body kick.
Marks looks to land a left hand but Iverson moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Iverson misses.
Iverson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iverson lands with a hook. Marks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Iverson throws a right hand that Marks ducks under and follows up with a left that Marks also avoids with ease.
Marks moves out of range of the body kick from Iverson.
Marks moves out of range of the body kick from Iverson.
Iverson with a nice cross.#T3#
Marks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iverson misses with a wild body shot.
Iverson scores with a punch to the head.
Marks tries to land a front kick but Iverson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iverson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iverson misses with a straight right.
Iverson misses the shot to the body.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Iverson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marks misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Marks.
Iverson lands a hook that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Marks has a couple of punches blocked by Iverson.
Iverson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marks to keep the fight standing.
Iverson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marks.
Iverson jumps guard but Marks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marks lands a nice uppercut.
Marks scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marks misses with a body punch.
Iverson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chevy Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marks walks away with a smile on his face. Iverson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Iverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Iverson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marks checks a leg kick.
Iverson throws a lazy uppercut
and Marks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iverson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks avoids the body shot from Iverson. #T5#
Marks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Iverson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Iverson.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marks throws a low kick but Iverson moves out of range easily.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iverson.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Iverson.
Iverson wants to clinch
and Marks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Iverson counters with a left to the body.
Iverson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T6#
Iverson avoids a kick to the body.
Iverson blocks the body kick.
Marks slips a straight right by Iverson.
Marks misses with a low kick.
Marks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Iverson momentarily.
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!
Iverson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Iverson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marks lands a leg kick that knocks Iverson off balance momentarily.
Marks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marks stuns Iverson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Iverson blocks the body kick.
Iverson looks to throw the jab but Marks is out of range.
Marks takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.#T7#
A good leg kick by Marks.
Iverson misses with a leg kick.
Marks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Iverson throws a looping overhand right but Marks ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Marks misses.
A low kick from Iverson is predictable there
and Marks counters with a two punch combo.
Marks misses with a hook to the body
and Iverson counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marks, as that shot connected.
Iverson misses with a head kick.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iverson manages to avoid it.
Iverson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Iverson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Iverson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Iverson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Iverson tries a head kick but it misses.
Iverson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marks on the side of the head.
Iverson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marks tries to land a front kick but Iverson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T8#
Iverson throws a front kick aimed at Marks's knee but Marks avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily.
Marks throws a body punch but Iverson moves out of range.
Iverson throws a quick counter head kick but Marks was just out of range.
Iverson throws a sloppy head kick
and Marks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Iverson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Iverson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Marks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iverson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marks lands with a straight right. Iverson didn't see that one coming.
Marks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iverson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Iverson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marks finds it's way round the side to connect with Iverson's head.
Iverson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Iverson scores with a hook.
Iverson with the inside leg kick. #T9#
Iverson is looking to chop away at Marks's legs.
Marks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Iverson moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Marks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iverson misses with a wild body shot.
Iverson misses with a leg kick.
Iverson takes a swing at Marks's ribcage but misses.
Iverson throws a head kick that misses
and Marks counters with a body kick.
Iverson takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#Iverson is rocked!
Marks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Marks! Iverson is out on his feet! Marks rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Iverson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Iverson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Marks!
Jeremy Marks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WFC 44: Nomura v Dragon Li
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Marks.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Marks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Christ just manages to avoid it.
Marks scores with a sloppy right hand. Christ should have avoided that one.
Marks misses with a low kick.
Marks blocks a jab.
Marks moves out of range of the strikes.
Marks throws a leg kick which misses Christ's front leg but catches the back leg as Christ tries to avoid it.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Marks quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab from Christ finds it's way through Marks's defenses.
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christ throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Christ avoids it.
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Christ. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christ.
Marks scores with a head kick. Christ tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marks.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
Christ takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christ darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Marks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Marks lands with a shot to the body.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Christ.#T2#
Christ throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Christ misses.
Marks needs to keep his hands up - Christ had a free shot at his head there.
Christ cracks Marks with a good jab.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ misses with a hook.
Marks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marks misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks staying out of range there.
Marks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
A swing and a miss from Christ.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Marks
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Marks digs a good hook to Christ's body.
A swing and a miss from Marks.
Marks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christ swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks throws a combination. Christ tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marks throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
No joy there for Christ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marks slips under a jab.
Marks is looking to counter with head kicks.
Christ takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Marks misses with a head kick.
Christ takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Marks.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christ jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Christ misses.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Christ blocks a jab.
Christ tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Marks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christ.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks walks into a left hand.
Marks delivers a nice body kick.
Christ blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jeremy Marks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Marks lands a nice looking body shot.
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marks connects with a solid leg kick.
Marks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christ.
Christ slips under a jab.
Christ throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
Marks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Christ just manages to avoid it.
Marks slips a straight right by Christ.
Christ misses with an uppercut
and Marks counters with a big head kick but Christ shrugs it off.
Christ misses with a hook. Marks ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Marks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christ paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christ misses with a straight right.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
A low kick lands for Marks.
Marks throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
Marks staying out of range there.
Christ misses with a straight left.
Marks connects with a jab.
Marks slips a jab from Christ.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Marks ducks down to avoid it.
Marks throws a quick counter head kick but Christ was just out of range.
Marks slips a straight right by Christ.
Jeremy Marks is winning the standup battle so far.
Christ throws a right and a left that Marks avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Marks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christ takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christ.
Marks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Christ looks to throw the jab but Marks is out of range.
Christ paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marks moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks throws a nice looking combination but Christ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christ misses the body punch
enabling Marks to counter with a crisp jab.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Christ loads up on a big right hand but Marks slips the punch.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Marks.
Christ throws a counter combo.
Jimbo Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Marks does no damage.
Marks blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marks!
Marks throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Marks is looking to chop away at Christ's legs. #T3#
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
Christ throws a nice looking combination but Marks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Christ throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
Marks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Marks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Christ really felt that one!
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christ.
Some wild striking there from Christ.
Marks moves away from the strike by Christ.
Christ avoids the head kick by Marks.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Marks counters with a leg kick.
Christ blocks the body kick.
Christ misses with a two punch combination.
Christ's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christ throws a right hand that misses
enabling Marks to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks throws a counter high kick but Christ was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marks just misses with a punch to the body.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Marks lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marks slips a straight right by Christ.
Marks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks fakes the leg kick and cracks Christ in the body.
Marks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Marks slams his shin into Christ's torso.
Marks connects with a leg kick.
Christ avoids the head kick by Marks.
Christ stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marks.
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 Jeremy Marks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Marks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christ avoids the body shot from Marks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christ!
Christ swings for the body but Marks moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Marks with a nice calf kick.
Christ misses with an uppercut. Marks saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ thuds a left hand into Marks's body.
Marks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Christ might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Christ throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marks sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Marks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christ is out of range and Marks settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Marks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marks misses the shot to the body.
Christ throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Marks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christ tests Marks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marks slips under a jab.
Marks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Christ misses with a hook
and Marks counters with a good low kick that Christ was not able to check.
Christ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marks scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Marks scores with a body shot.
Marks scoring well with a low kick there.
Christ doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
Christ misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Christ has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marks.
Christ throws the left hand but Marks avoids the punch easily.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marks throws a head kick that half lands.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Marks counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Marks connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
A low kick lands for Marks.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marks tests Christ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Christ.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Marks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Christ misses.
Marks is looking to wear down Christ with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Christ misses.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Christ sees coming a mile off.
Christ throws the left hand but Marks avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Marks throws a head kick that Christ semi-blocks.
Jimbo Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks slips a straight right by Christ.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Marks thinks about countering with a head kick.
That kick from Marks tenderised Christ's leg. Christ is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Marks.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Marks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ misses with a hook.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marks connects with a leg kick.
Jeremy Marks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marks connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeremy Marks.
Well Marks 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WFC 39: M.Thorgard v Romero 2
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Daniels. #CL#
Daniels clinches up with Marks and pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Marks's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marks wants to stall.
Come on Daniels - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Marks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Daniels lands a body shot. #T1#
Daniels scores with a hook to the body.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Daniels has Marks pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daniels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Daniels's head coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daniels checks it well.
Daniels darts in trying to clinch
and Marks counters with a thumping low kick.
Daniels throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range. #T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marks.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Marks misses.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
Marks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marks throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Daniels checks a low kick from Marks.
Marks is looking to land body kicks.
Marks sizes up Daniels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Marks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good leg kick by Marks.
Daniels scores with a jab. Marks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Marks does it's job there.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Daniels checks a leg kick.
Marks is looking to slow Daniels down with leg kicks.
Marks lands a nice looking body shot.
Marks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Marks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Marks is avoiding it.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels walks into a straight right hand from Marks.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marks raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marks.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Daniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marks circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Daniels clinches with his opponent.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marks misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marks misses with a punch to the body.
Marks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marks misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels tries to work over Marks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels 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#
Marks tries to move into range but Daniels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Marks scores with a decent looking hook.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels moves forwards but Marks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Marks tenderised Daniels's leg. Daniels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniels.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Marks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daniels. That did some damage!
Marks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marks. Daniels shrugs it off though.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Marks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jeremy Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels connects with the punch.
Daniels throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Marks raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Daniels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Marks.
Marks scores with a head kick.
Marks with a nice cross.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marks lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Daniels is rocked!#T2#
BOOM! Marks lands a beautiful left hook that drops Daniels. Daniels tries to recover but Marks is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Daniels lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Marks!
An out of breath Jeremy Marks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC 36: Dias v Chai
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Sikoa blocks a head kick by Marks. #TD#
Marks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sikoa is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sikoa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sikoa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Marks screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sikoa! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joel Sikoa!

Event: WFC 33: Dude v Mferi
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Matthaus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matthaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matthaus scores with a sloppy right hand. Marks should have avoided that one.
Marks scores with a push kick.
Marks throws a push kick but Matthaus slaps the foot to one side.
Marks thows a body kick. Matthaus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Matthaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthaus.
A good leg kick by Marks.
Matthaus misses with a looping right.
Marks throws a push kick but Matthaus slaps the foot to one side.
Marks lands a right hook to the body.
Marks tries to score with a low kick but Matthaus moves his leg out of the way.
Marks sets himself, and Matthaus steps forward looking for the clinch! Marks avoids it this time.
Matthaus fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthaus throws a lazy right hand but Marks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Matthaus.
Matthaus misses with a wild body shot.
Matthaus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Marks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matthaus's coach down at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matthaus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##CL2#
Matthaus pushes Marks up against the cage in a clinch.
Marks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marks blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus pushes Marks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthaus can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Matthaus lands a right hand.
Matthaus misses with a punch to the body.
Marks misses with some punches.
Marks blocking some punches. #BC#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Matthaus. Those never looked like landing.
Matthaus misses with a wild combination.
Marks looks to land a body kick but Matthaus moved away.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthaus.
Marks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matthaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Marks stuns Matthaus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Marks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lothar Matthaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Matthaus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marks throws a head kick that Matthaus semi-blocks.
Good leg kick by Marks. #CL2#
Matthaus closes the distance and clinches.
Marks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthaus can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matthaus's brow.
Matthaus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Matthaus avoiding damage as Marks throws knees to the body.
Marks blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Matthaus digs a right hand underneath Marks's ribcage. Marks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Marks. #T3#
Matthaus avoiding damage as Marks throws knees to the body.
Matthaus lands a left hand.
Marks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marks throws an elbow but misses.
Marks blocking some punches.
Marks wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthaus won't allow it. #BC#
Marks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthaus throws a nice looking combination but Marks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matthaus lands a lovely overhand right.
Matthaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Marks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matthaus connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Matthaus clinches with his opponent.
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Matthaus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthaus lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Matthaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matthaus lands a shot to the body.
Matthaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthaus effectively controlling the action here.
Marks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthaus is defending well for now.
Marks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Marks tries to circle away but Matthaus has him pinned against the cage.
Matthaus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Matthaus lands with a light punch inside.
Marks is trying to stall.
Marks misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Matthaus.
Matthaus misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lothar Matthaus 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#
Matthaus throws a series of punches but Marks moves out of range.
Marks tries to work over Matthaus's front leg with a kick but Matthaus checks it.
Matthaus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marks - that will leave a mark!
Marks jabs at Matthaus's body.
Lothar Matthaus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthaus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matthaus throws a lazy right hand but Marks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marks takes one to the chin there.
Matthaus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matthaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Matthaus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matthaus pushes Marks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matthaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matthaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marks's elbow.
Matthaus throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Matthaus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matthaus misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Matthaus.
Matthaus lands a body punch.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Marks.
Matthaus slowing the pace effectively.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Marks.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
Matthaus stalls.
Marks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus blocking some punches.
Marks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Marks.
Matthaus digs a right hand underneath Marks's ribcage. Marks let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
A short uppercut from Matthaus.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lothar Matthaus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthaus.
Matthaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matthaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthaus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Marks working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matthaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Matthaus.
Matthaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marks has had enough of the clinch but Matthaus keeps him there for the moment.
Marks tries to stall but Matthaus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marks missing with knees to the body.
Matthaus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Matthaus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marks is trying to maintain a safe position but Matthaus gets an underhook and turns Marks into the cage.#T3#
Matthaus lands an uppercut.
Marks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marks blocking some punches.
Matthaus has a couple of punches blocked by Marks.
Marks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marks blocking some punches.
Matthaus tries to work over Marks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Marks.
Marks blocks a body shot from Matthaus.
Matthaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthaus stalling.
Matthaus avoiding damage as Marks throws knees to the body. #T4#
A hook to the body from Matthaus.
Matthaus blocks the elbow strike.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
Matthaus working aggressively here. #BC#
Marks breaks from the clinch.
Marks slips a jab and a cross from Matthaus.
Marks lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthaus is looking to clinch but Marks is avoiding it.
A big right from Matthaus misses.
A low kick lands for Marks.
Matthaus tries to move into range but Marks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matthaus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marks slips a jab from Matthaus.
Matthaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Matthaus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matthaus blocks a head kick by Marks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lothar Matthaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Matthaus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marks keeps Matthaus at a distance using the push kick.
Matthaus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marks delivers a nice body kick.
Marks slips under a jab from Matthaus.
Marks thuds his shin into the meat of Matthaus's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks slips under a jab.
Matthaus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marks.
Donk. Marks catches Matthaus right on the button with a cross.
Matthaus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matthaus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matthaus catches Marks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matthaus avoids the body shot from Marks. #T1#
Marks scores with a head kick. Matthaus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matthaus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matthaus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marks.
Matthaus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marks.
A solid body kick from Marks.
Matthaus tries to clinch up.
Marks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthaus.
Matthaus misses with an uppercut.
Marks scores with a nice right hand.
Matthaus takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Lothar Matthaus has been cut.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matthaus moves forwards but Marks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthaus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marks circles away quickly and effectively.
Matthaus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matthaus misses with a hook.
Jeremy Marks is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matthaus's sensitive parts.
Marks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick from Marks lands but Matthaus takes it in his stride.
Matthaus tries to clinch up.
Matthaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Marks tenderised Matthaus's leg. Matthaus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matthaus is looking to clinch.
Crunch! Marks slams his shin into Matthaus's torso.
Good leg kick by Marks.
Matthaus swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Matthaus drives through and clinches with Marks against the cage.
Marks misses with a body punch.
Marks is trying to push Matthaus away but Matthaus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthaus.
Matthaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marks blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthaus.
A short right from Matthaus.
Marks blocks a body shot from Matthaus.
Marks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Matthaus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthaus.
Marks misses with a punch to the body.
Matthaus lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Matthaus. #BC#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Marks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lothar Matthaus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marks looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthaus is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Matthaus misses.
Matthaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Matthaus avoids it.#CL2#
Matthaus moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks trying to land knees to the body.
Marks blocks a body shot from Matthaus.
Jeremy Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marks trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeremy Marks.
I think Matthaus 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lothar Matthaus!

Event: HFC 68 - De Rossi vs Babula
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Arthur moves out of range of the body kick from Marks.
Arthur feints the counter takedown.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arthur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arthur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marks sprawls well. Marks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arthur gets slowly back to his feet.
Marks keeps Arthur at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthur throws a sloppy body shot
letting Marks counter with a right hand.
Marks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arthur under the eye.
Arthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arthur shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Nice jab there from Marks.
Arthur takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arthur fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeremy Marks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenin Arthur.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arthur or perhaps it was just good defense by Marks, which made it look bad.
A punch lands to the side of Arthur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marks just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Arthur shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marks wants to improve his position but Arthur is controlling well. #T2##SUB2#
Arthur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arthur prevents Marks from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arthur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arthur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arthur thows a huge punch but Marks dodges it nicely.
Marks tries to roll over but Arthur keeps him under control.
Marks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arthur on the ground.
Arthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arthur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marks's head. #T3#
Arthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arthur looks to land a strike but Marks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Arthur wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving.
Arthur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arthur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arthur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arthur throwing strikes from guard but Marks blocks nicely.
Arthur 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.
Arthur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arthur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arthur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marks works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Arthur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arthur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arthur throwing strikes but missing.
Arthur throwing strikes from guard but Marks blocks nicely.
Marks looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Arthur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arthur throwing strikes but missing.
Marks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arthur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arthur.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Arthur from controlling successfully.
Arthur postures up in Marks's guard and throws a big left but Marks blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Marks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Arthur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marks's waist but Marks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arthur off to one side.
Marks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marks throws a body punch but Arthur moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marks.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
Marks throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Arthur counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marks wants to improve his position but Arthur is controlling well.
Marks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Arthur is looking for a kimura here.
Arthur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marks's head. #T1#
Marks wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Marks is defending against the submission attempts here by Arthur. #SUB2#
Marks is defending against the submission attempts here by Arthur.
Arthur wants to control but Marks is keeping him busy.
Marks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arthur. #SUB2#
Arthur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Arthur is looking for a kimura but Marks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arthur to get the leverage.
Marks tries to get to full guard but Arthur has control of the leg. #T2#
Arthur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arthur is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marks! #SUB2#
Arthur throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Marks has his hands clasped together but Arthur breaks the hold and Marks is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Arthur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brenin Arthur!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brenin Arthur made sure he mentioned Neon Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 62: EVQ vs Cleever
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Mo thuds his right hand into Marks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mo counters with a nice uppercut.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Mo misses.
Marks scores with a spinning back kick!
Marks connects with a solid leg kick.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Marks throws a chopping leg kick but Mo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Mo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mo checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Mo's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marks throws a leg kick that misses.
Marks misses with a kick to the body.
Marks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Crunch! Marks slams his shin into Mo's torso.
Mo looks to score with a jab to the body but Marks is just out of range.
Mo checks a leg kick.
Marks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mo misses with an uppercut. Marks saw that one coming.
Marks misses with a lunging right hand
and Mo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Mo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Marks misses with a leg kick
and Mo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Marks throws a lazy head kick
and Mo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mo scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mo lands a nice looking body shot.
Marks scores with a head kick. Mo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A low kick from Marks misses
and Mo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marks throws a leg kick #KD#
and Mo counters with a nice right hand that sends Marks toppling to the canvas! Marks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mo finish him?!
Marks looks for the body kick but Mo saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Mo misses the target.
Marks thows a leg kick but Mo checks it
and Mo counters with a big right hand! Oh Marks is in trouble here! Mo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neesum Mo!
A relieved looking Neesum Mo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 55: EVQ vs Abarai
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Marks.
Marks lands a leg kick that knocks Best off balance momentarily.
Best misses with a hook.
Marks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Best just manages to avoid it.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Best bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marks walks into a stiff left hand from Best.
Jab, jab by Best - just one landing.
Best throws the left hand but Marks avoids the punch easily.
Best misses with a straight right.
Marks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Best chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Best blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Best misses the target.
Best misses with a hook.
Best missing with a left hand there. Marks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Best stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marks.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Best.
Best swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Best throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
That kick from Marks tenderised Best's leg. Best is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks tries to score with a low kick but Best moves his leg out of the way.
Best throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Marks thuds a left hand into Best's body.#T1#
Marks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marks moves out of range of the strikes.
Best thuds his right hand into Marks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marks scores with a sloppy right hand. Best should have avoided that one.
Best uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Marks moves away from the strike by Best.
Best might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Best's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Best scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Best misses its intended target.
Marks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Best if he has to take too many more of those.
Marks scores with a head kick. Best tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Best.
Marks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Best takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marks with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
Best looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Best throws a hook to the side of Marks's head but Marks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marks - that will leave a mark! #T2#
Marks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Best.
Marks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Best just manages to avoid it.
Best looks to land a right hand but Marks moved out of range.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Best.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Best.
An attempted straight right counter from Marks misses the target.
Marks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Best stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Best if he has to take too many more of those.
Best looks winded!
Marks scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid body kick from Marks.
Best misses with an uppercut.
Marks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Best avoids it.
Aqua Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks scores with a head kick.
Marks lands a head kick. Best smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marks. Best does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks slips a straight right by Best.
Marks connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Aqua Best has been cut.
Marks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#Best is rocked!
Best swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Best is still on wobbly legs! Can Marks finish him?
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Best moves out of range easily.
Best seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Marks lands with a kick to the temple. Best shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marks.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Best throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marks.
Marks lands with a nice body punch.
Marks tests Best's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Best scores with a nice head shot.
Best blocks a head kick by Marks.
Best misses with a hook. Marks ducked under it nicely.
Marks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Best.
Marks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marks.
Marks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Best.
Best takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Best.
Marks lands a jab to Best's midsection.
Best is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
That kick from Marks tenderised Best's leg. Best is trying to keep his angry face on.
Best throws a hook but Marks blocks it.
And Marks counters with a quick kick to the body but Best blocks it.
The fighters circling - Best throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Best throws a big shot that misses.
Best throws a right hand that misses
and Marks counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks throws a body kick that misses.
Best misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Marks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aqua Best's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Best throws a lazy right hand but Marks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marks.
Best misses with a left hand
and Marks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Best takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks thumps Best with a low kick.
Marks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Best checks it well.
Marks with the inside leg kick.
Jeremy Marks is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Marks.
Best throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Best throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Marks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters circling - Best throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Best misses its intended target.
Marks tried to counter with a leg kick but Best avoided it.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
Best's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marks misses with a looping right.#T1#
Best throws a lazy right hand but Marks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Best takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Best misses with an uppercut
and Marks counters with a thumping low kick.
Best throws an off balance right hand
and Marks counters with a good, hard body kick but Best shrugs it off.
Best throws a lazy right hand but Marks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick from Marks.
Best is breathing heavily.
Best looks to land a right hand but Marks moved out of range.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marks lands with a nice body kick.
Marks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Best if he has to take too many more of those.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Marks throws a push kick but Best slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marks.
Best avoids the head kick by Marks.
Marks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marks - that will leave a mark!
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Best blocks a head kick by Marks.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks's corner calls for a 1-2. Marks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Best misses its intended target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Best might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marks has got the better of the exchanges.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Best throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Best is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Marks moves out of range of the strikes.
Marks connects with a high kick.
Best throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Best misses the jab.
Marks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Best.
Marks thumps Best with a low kick.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Best.
Best misses the jab.#T3#
Best lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Best finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Best misses the target.
Best has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marks.
Marks tries to work over Best's front leg with a kick but Best checks it.
Marks thows a body kick. Best tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Best.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Best looks to land a right hand but Marks moved out of range.
Marks scores with a kick to the body.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Best.
It looked like Marks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Best misses with an uppercut. Marks saw that one coming.
Marks slips under a jab from Best.
Marks scores with a nice body kick.
Marks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Best.
Marks with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Marks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
Best is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
Marks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Best was well out of range. Poor timing from Marks.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Best is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
That kick from Marks tenderised Best's leg. Best is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks throws a looping overhand right but Best ducks down to avoid it.
Best throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Best misses with a straight right.
And Marks counters with a quick kick to the body but Best blocks it.
Marks throws a front kick aimed at Best's knee but Best avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Best.
Best throws a big shot that misses.
As Best backs away, Marks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Best walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marks.
Marks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Best throws a hook but Marks blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Marks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aqua Best's cut.
That's time! Marks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Marks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Best misses with an uppercut. Marks saw that one coming.
Marks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Best's sensitive parts.
Marks lands a nice looking body shot.
Marks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marks appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Best can do to turn this around?
Best misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Marks.
Best scores with a nice right hand.
Best misses with an uppercut
and Marks counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Marks.
Marks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Best misses with a hook
and Marks counters with a low kick, right behind Best 's knee.
Marks lands a jab to the head.
Marks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Marks. Beautiful body shot.
Best takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Marks.#T1#
Best throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
Marks throws a front kick that sends Best stumbling back into the cage.
Best missing with a left hand there. Marks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Marks misses with a body shot.
Marks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks moves out of range of the strikes.
Marks lands with a nice body punch.
Marks connects with an inside leg kick.
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Best.
Best takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Best looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Best throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marks slips a jab from Best.
Marks lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Best misses with a hook
and Marks counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Marks. Beautiful body shot.
Marks is looking to slow Best down with leg kicks.
Marks moves away from the strike by Best.
Marks throws a front kick that sends Best stumbling back into the cage.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Best uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marks.
Marks scores with a kick to the body.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Best throws a hook but Marks blocks it.
Marks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Best's sensitive parts.
Marks thumps Best with a low kick.
Best misses with a right hand
letting Marks counter with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marks.
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marks throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Best jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Best has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Best throws a hook to the side of Marks's head but Marks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Best tries to move into range but Marks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marks lands a head kick. Best smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Best.
Marks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Best missing with a left hand there. Marks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Best throws a right hand that misses
and Marks counters with a stiff right hand.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
Best tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Best misses the jab.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
You can see that Best has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Best rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Marks. #T4#
Marks thuds his shin into the meat of Best's side.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
Marks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That kick from Marks tenderised Best's leg. Best is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks is looking to slow Best down with leg kicks.
Best throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marks thumps Best with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Marks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Best.
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bests jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Best moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Marks misses with a kick to the body.
Marks lands with a kick to the temple. Best shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aqua Best has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremy Marks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Best loads up on a big right hand but Marks slips the punch.
Marks jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Marks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marks 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!

Jeremy Marks wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Jeremy Marks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 46: Colson vs Harris
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
That kick from Marks tenderised Hart's leg. Hart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hart misses with a hook. Marks ducked under it nicely.
Marks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been told by Hart's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hart lands with a shot to the body.
Hart misses with a two punch combination.
Hart lands with a shot to the body.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Marks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hart misses with a combination
and Marks counters with a thumping low kick.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks throws a front kick that sends Hart stumbling back into the cage.
Hart tries to land a front kick but Marks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
Hart swinging wildly here. #T1#
Hart misses with a lunging right hand
and Marks finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hart looks to land a left hand but Marks moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Marks.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
Marks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marks moves out of range as Hart strikes.
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marks connects with a solid leg kick.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Marks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hart walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marks.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart throws a combination that misses
and Marks counters with an outside leg kick.
Marks misses with a double jab.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marks throws a head kick but Hart moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Marks misses the target.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hart misses with a looping left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marks.
Marks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hart will feel that in the morning.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Marks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marks connects with a solid leg kick.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Hart moves out of range easily.
Hart misses with a double jab.
Hart throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
Marks misses with a hook.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Marks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hart.
Marks tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Marks.#T4#
Hart misses the shot to the body.
Marks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hart throws a big counter combination but Marks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marks. Marks obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Marks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart throws a lazy right hand but Marks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marks shapes to counter with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Hart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marks missing with a left hand there. Hart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hart.
Hart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marks feints and then cracks Hart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hart down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Marks dominated that round.
That's time! Hart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Hart blocks the leg kick.
Marks lands with a cross.
Marks swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
Hart throwing a counter right hand but Marks manages to avoid it.
Jeremy Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hart misses with a combination
and Marks counters with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hart checks a leg kick.
Marks throws out a loose jab but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hart misses the target.
Marks looks to land a right hand but Hart moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks misses with a head kick.
A cross from Hart lands.
Marks throws out a leg kick but Hart moves out of range and Marks only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Hart.
Marks steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Marks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jeremy Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart misses with a left hand
and Marks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hart will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marks. Marks obviously looking to wear him down.
Marks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hart to counter with a crisp jab.
Marks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hart is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hart throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Hart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marks counters with a body kick that stops Hart in his tracks momentarily.
A big left from Hart misses.
Marks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Marks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marks.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hart.
Marks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hart will feel that in the morning.
Hart lands with a good body shot.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Marks.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick
and Hart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Marks.
Hart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marks throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Hart was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hart misses with a looping left.
Marks misses with a left hand
and Hart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hart misses with a straight left.
That kick from Marks tenderised Hart's leg. Hart is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Marks throws a right hand that misses
and Hart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Hart throws a looping overhand right but Marks ducks down to avoid it.
Hart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hart misses with a right hand
and Marks counters with a low kick, right behind Hart 's knee.
Marks throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Hart tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks throws a head kick that Hart semi-blocks.
Marks lands with a kick to the temple. Hart shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hart throws a hook to the side of Marks's head but Marks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marks delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marks misses with an uppercut.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Marks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Marks throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marks.
Marks throws a body punch but Hart moves out of range.
Hart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marks.
Marks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hart to score with a decent uppercut.
Marks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart misses with a double jab
and Marks counters with a left to the body.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks. #T1#
Hart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marks counters with a good low kick that Hart was not able to check.
Marks pushes Hart away with a front kick.
Hart takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marks throws a leg kick which misses Hart's front leg but catches the back leg as Hart tries to avoid it.
Hart has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marks.
Nice body kick from Marks.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hart.
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
A head kick from Marks lands but Hart takes it in his stride.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hart crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marks - the referee stops the clock and Hart gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marks. Hart manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hart takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hart might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marks feints and then cracks Hart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hart down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marks.
Marks misses the body punch
and Hart counters with a straight right hand.
Well,Hart is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hart avoids the head kick by Marks.
Hart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marks circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marks scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Marks lands a head kick. Hart smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marks misses with a body shot.
Hart appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marks. Hart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks lands a front kick.
Marks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hart takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hart will feel that in the morning.
Hart jabs Marks right on the nose. Marks blinks but takes it well.
Hart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marks. Marks obviously looking to wear him down.
Hart misses with a hook
and Marks counters with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Marks. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Marks.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marks throws a front kick that sends Hart stumbling back into the cage.
Marks scores with a nice body kick.
Marks scores with a sloppy right hand. Hart should have avoided that one.
Marks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jeremy Marks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marks scores with a kick to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!

Jeremy Marks wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Jeremy Marks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 37: Nuorempi vs Abarai
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Klecker misses the shot to the body.
Klecker throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Klecker avoids it.
Klecker looks to land a body kick but Marks moved away.
Klecker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marks.
Klecker misses with a series of wild punches.
Marks throws a hook but Klecker blocks it.
Klecker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Klecker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klecker misses with a two punch combination.
Klecker thumps Marks with a low kick.
Klecker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klecker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klecker throws the kick towards the body but Marks avoids it.#T1#
Marks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manuel Klecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Klecker tries to score with a low kick but Marks moves his leg out of the way.
Klecker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
Marks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks with a nice calf kick.
Klecker just misses with a punch to the body.
Marks scores with a head kick.
Klecker misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Marks counters with a quick kick to the body but Klecker blocks it.
Klecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Klecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marks.
A good leg kick by Marks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Manuel Klecker has been cut.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Marks jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marks checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marks. That's going to slow Klecker down.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Klecker misses with a body kick.
Marks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klecker.
Klecker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
Klecker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marks throws a leg kick which misses Klecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Klecker tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Marks throws a head kick that Klecker semi-blocks.
No joy there for Klecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klecker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marks.
Marks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Klecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Klecker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Marks blocks a head kick by Klecker.
Klecker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marks rather than just go for the knockout.
Klecker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Klecker
and Marks counters with a nice body kick.
Klecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klecker throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
Marks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Klecker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Klecker just misses with a punch to the body.
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klecker.
Klecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Marks tenderised Klecker's leg. Klecker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klecker if he has to take too many more of those.
Klecker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Klecker tries to land a front kick but Marks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Marks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klecker was well out of range. Poor timing from Marks.
A left lands for Klecker.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marks.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick
and Klecker counters with a one-two to the body.
Marks misses with a wild body shot.
Klecker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks counters with an outside leg kick.
Marks scoring well with a low kick there.
Klecker throws a nice looking combination but Marks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klecker swings for the body but Marks moves out of range.
Klecker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klecker throws a leg kick but Marks moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Klecker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marks. That one must have hurt.
Marks connects with a high kick.
Klecker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Marks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Klecker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Marks.
Marks with a jab.
Marks scores with a spinning back kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Klecker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marks has got the better of the exchanges.
Klecker defending well as Marks loads up on a big left hand.
Klecker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Klecker throws the kick towards the body but Marks avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeremy Marks is winning the standup battle so far.
Klecker tries to land a body kick
and Marks counters with a body kick.
Manuel Klecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Klecker misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks takes a swing at Klecker's ribcage but misses.
Klecker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Klecker misses the target.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klecker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Klecker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klecker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klecker can do to turn this around?
Marks connects with an inside leg kick.
Klecker motions for Marks to come forward. Klecker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marks throws a head kick but Klecker moves out of range.
Klecker throws the kick towards the body but Marks avoids it.
Marks throws a front kick that sends Klecker stumbling back into the cage.
Klecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Klecker misses the shot to the body.
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks scores with a hook.
Klecker looks to land a body kick but Marks moved away.
Klecker tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Marks lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klecker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Marks slams his shin into Klecker's torso.
Marks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Klecker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klecker manages to avoid it.
Marks is looking to slow Klecker down with leg kicks.
Klecker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marks is able to avoid easily.
Marks with the inside leg kick.
Klecker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marks avoids the body shot from Klecker.
Klecker throws a body kick that misses.
Klecker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marks doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Marks blocks a head kick by Klecker.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marks throws a jab but it's blocked by Klecker.
Klecker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Klecker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Klecker throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Klecker is breathing heavily.
Marks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Klecker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Klecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Klecker lands a body shot.
Marks blocks the body kick.
Marks feints and then cracks Klecker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klecker down.
Marks lands with a slapping head kick.
Klecker misses with a two punch combination.
Marks scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Klecker. Marks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks checks the leg kick.
As Klecker backs away, Marks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Marks tenderised Klecker's leg. Klecker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klecker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marks.
Marks lands a leg kick that knocks Klecker off balance momentarily.
Klecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Marks is looking to counter with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
Marks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klecker's sensitive parts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Klecker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klecker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Klecker throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
Klecker misses with a body kick.
Marks avoids the head kick by Klecker.
Marks feints and then cracks Klecker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klecker down.
Klecker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Marks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Klecker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Klecker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marks avoids a kick to the body.
Marks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Klecker sees coming a mile off.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Klecker lands with a nice body punch.
Marks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Klecker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marks doesn't seem bothered though.
Klecker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marks loads up on a big right hand but Klecker slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klecker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klecker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
Klecker tries to land a front kick but Marks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marks connects with a leg kick.
Marks throws a wild body kick that Klecker sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Klecker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
A head kick misses from Klecker.
Marks takes a swing at Klecker's ribcage but misses.
Marks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A cross from Klecker lands.
Klecker fails to land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Klecker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marks - the referee stops the clock and Klecker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marks. Klecker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Klecker misses with a body kick.
Marks misses with a kick to the body.
Klecker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Klecker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Klecker throws a lazy right hand but Marks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klecker throws a head kick that misses
and Marks counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Marks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Marks pushes Klecker away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Marks.
Klecker moves out of range as Marks strikes.
Klecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Marks lands with a slapping head kick.
Klecker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Klecker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marks.
Klecker misses with a leg kick
and Marks counters with an inside leg kick.
Marks checks a leg kick.
Klecker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks lands a nice shot that snaps Klecker's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marks checks a leg kick.
Klecker throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
Klecker throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
Marks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klecker's head.#T3#
Marks throws a head kick but Klecker moves out of range.
Klecker connects with a body shot that sends Marks's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Klecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marks moves out of range as Klecker throws a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Klecker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marks.
A shot to the liver by Klecker. Beautiful body shot.
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Klecker misses with a body shot.
Klecker throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Marks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klecker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klecker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Marks. That's going to slow Klecker down.
A leg kick checked by Klecker.
Klecker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marks avoids the head kick by Klecker.
Marks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klecker throws a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marks - that will leave a mark!
Klecker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Klecker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Klecker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Manuel Klecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klecker misses with a body shot.
Klecker throws a hook but Marks blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marks checks a leg kick.
Jeremy Marks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klecker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Marks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marks 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Jeremy Marks!

Jeremy Marks wins by unanimous decision!
Jeremy Marks thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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