Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 19 Shredder v Shakes
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Beckley lands a nice shot to the body.
Beckley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Donk. Beckley catches Marino right on the button with a cross.
Marino avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Marino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beckley throws a sloppy head kick and Marino moves out of range easily.
Marino is looking for a counter combo.
Marino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beckley tries to clinch but Marino moves away
letting Marino counter with a right hand.
Beckley ducks under a wild hook from Marino.
Marino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beckley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beckley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beckley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckley lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckley tries to close the distance and clinch but Marino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beckley tries to close the distance and clinch but Marino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Beckley swings for the body but Marino moves out of range.
It looked like Marino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Marino tries to keep at a distance but Beckley has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Beckley jumps into guard, dragging Marino to the mat. #SUB2#
Beckley is looking for a triangle but Marino pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Beckley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Beckley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Beckley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Marino is stalling in the full guard.
Beckley wants to stand but Marino is controlling the position.
Beckley 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.#SUB2#
Marino is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Beckley has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Marino is looking to defend but Beckley has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Marino! Beckley pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Marino taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benson Beckley!
Frank Marino spoke after the fight, saying '*lays down gloves in cage*'.

Event: HZN Fight Night Kape v Slow
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Marino ducks under a wild hook from Fu .
Marino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marino takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fu throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Marino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fu .
Fu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fu lands with a hook. Marino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino clobbers Fu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Fu .
Marino throwing a counter right hand but Fu manages to avoid it.
Fu connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Fu just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Fu . Those never looked like landing.
Fu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fu connects with a leg kick.
Fu lands with a slapping head kick.
Fu lands a nice looking body shot.
Fu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fu throws a hook but Marino avoids it easily.
Marino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Fu throws a head kick that misses.
Fu connects with a solid leg kick.
Fu ducks under a wild hook from Marino.#CL#
Marino has closed the distance and engaged Fu in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bit of stalling here from Marino.
Marino throws a head punch that misses.
Fu tries to break free but Marino pushes him back against the cage.
Marino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marino swings wildly with an uppercut but Fu uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Marino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Marino fails to land.
Fu tries to score a body lock takedown but Marino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marino tries to work over Fu 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marino lands a nice shot to the body.
Fu can't break the clinch.
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Fu 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tommy Fu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marino's head backwards.
Marino just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Marino misses with a wild combination.
Fu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fu . That one must have hurt.
Fu lands a body shot.
Marino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Marino misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Fu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fu lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Marino.
Fu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fu lands a head shot.
Marino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No joy there for Marino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marino takes a step back to recover.
Marino ducks right into an uppercut from Fu . #T1#
Marino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fu 's head.
Frank Marino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Fu coming out on top.
Fu cracks Marino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick by Fu misses
and Marino counters with a nice uppercut.
Marino slips a jab and a cross from Fu .
Marino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Fu . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fu .
Marino throws a nice looking combination but Fu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#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!
Marino blocks a head kick by Fu .
Fu throws a jab but it's blocked by Marino.
Marino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fu scores with a spinning back kick!
Fu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marino ducks under a wild hook from Fu .
Fu takes a swing at Marino's ribcage but misses.
Fu misses with a body kick.
Marino throws a hook to the side of Fu 's head but Fu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marino avoids the head kick by Fu .
Marino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fu misses with the combination. #T3#
Fu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marino manages to avoid it.
It looked like Marino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Fu .
Fu misses the shot to the body.
Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Marino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marino moves out of range as Fu throws a body kick.
It looked like Marino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fu .
A combination from Fu does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Fu . Beautiful body shot.
Fu throws a head kick that misses
and Marino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Fu tries to land a front kick but Marino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fu misses with a double jab.
Marino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marino walks into a stiff left hand from Fu .
Marino blocks a head kick by Fu .
Marino defending well as Fu loads up on a big left hand.
Fu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marino.
Marino throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Fu stumbling backwards into the cage! Fu bounces back off the cage towards Marino, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Marino lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Marino celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Marino!
Post fight, an emotional Frank Marino said '*lays down gloves in cage*'.

Event: HZN 7 Choi v Nomura
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Oleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Oleman clinches.
Marino throws a head punch that misses.
Marino prevents a body shot from Oleman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marino.
Marino throws a punch but it's blocked by Oleman.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Oleman avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
Marino struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleman controls his hands.
Marino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oleman backwards.
Oleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marino has a couple of punches blocked by Oleman.
Marino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oleman trying to land knees to the body.
Marino has a couple of punches blocked by Oleman. #T1#
Marino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oleman backwards.
Marino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oleman misses with some punches.
Oleman tries to stall but Marino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oleman stalling the fight.
Oleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Oleman misses with a body punch.
Marino throws a punch but it's blocked by Oleman.
Marino blocks a body shot from Oleman.
Oleman tries to work over Marino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marino.
Oleman misses with a body punch.
Oleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oleman blocks an uppercut.
Marino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marino swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oleman has a couple of punches blocked by Marino.
Marino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marino has a couple of punches blocked by Oleman.
Oleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oleman is trying to stall.
Oleman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oleman can turn it around.
Oleman stalling in the clinch but Marino improves position.
Oleman has Marino pressed against the cage.
Oleman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marino scores with a shot to the side of Oleman's head.
Oleman has a couple of punches blocked by Marino.
Marino misses with a body punch.
Oleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Marino struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleman controls his hands. #T3#
Oleman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Oleman avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
Marino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marino lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marino misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Marino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oleman blocking some punches.
Oleman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Marino manages to break the clinch.
Oleman wants to clinch.
Homas Oleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL2#
Oleman closes the distance and clinches.
Oleman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marino working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Marino.
Oleman blocks a body shot from Marino.
Oleman blocks a body shot from Marino.
Oleman prevents a body shot from Marino.
Oleman trying to control the position but instead, Marino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oleman into the cage.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Marino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Marino has Oleman up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Marino breaks the clinch.
Oleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marino.
Marino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marino throwing a counter right hand but Oleman manages to avoid it.
Frank Marino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oleman wants to clinch.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Marino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Marino misses its target.#T1#
Marino throws a body shot but no joy.
Oleman throws an overhand right that lands on Marino's shoulder, as Marino tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Oleman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marino, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marino fails to land.
Marino swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oleman blocks an uppercut.
Marino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frank Marino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oleman stalling in the clinch but Marino improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oleman.
Marino lands a right hand.
Oleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oleman can do to turn this around?
Marino avoiding damage as Oleman throws knees to the body.
Oleman is trying to maintain a safe position but Marino gets an underhook and turns Oleman into the cage.
Oleman lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
A short uppercut from Marino.
Marino working aggressively here.
Marino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Marino controls his hands.
Marino misses with a body punch.
Oleman takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oleman stalling in the clinch but Marino improves position.
Marino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marino scores with a shoulder strike.
Oleman lands an uppercut.
Marino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Marino. #T3#
Oleman misses with some punches.
Oleman trying to land knees to the body.
Marino can't find room to land a body shot as Oleman controls the action.
Marino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marino misses with a body punch.
Marino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marino misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Marino.
Marino works on Oleman's body with a couple of short punches.
Oleman can't find room to land a body shot as Marino controls the action.
Oleman trying to stall but Marino improves his position.
Oleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marino is trying to break free.
Marino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marino has Oleman pushed against the cage.#T4##BC#
Marino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oleman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oleman misses with a hook
and Marino counters with a nice uppercut.
Marino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oleman.
Marino throwing a counter right hand but Oleman manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Oleman clinches.
Marino swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marino throws a head punch that misses.
Oleman gets through Marino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Marino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Marino dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Oleman misses with a series of wild punches.
Marino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oleman is looking to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Oleman 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.
Oleman tries to clinch there but Marino circles away.
Oleman misses the body punch #KD#
and Marino counters with a crisp one two that drops Oleman! Marino thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Oleman to his feet! Oleman is in big trouble!
Oleman throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Marino counters with a crisp right hand that drops Oleman! Marino lets Oleman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Oleman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Homas Oleman has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Oleman moves into range and clinches up with Marino.
Oleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Marino finish him?
Oleman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oleman seems to have recovered his senses.
Oleman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oleman backwards.
Oleman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marino's efforts to push away.
Marino takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Marino is looking to control Oleman's arms but Oleman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marino has his back to the cage.
Marino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marino throws a head punch that misses.
Oleman is looking to control Marino's arms but Marino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oleman has his back to the cage.
Marino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marino leaning against his opponent.
Marino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oleman lands with a right to the head.
Oleman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marino lands a shoulder strike.
Marino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Marino.
A head punch on the inside from Oleman fails to land.
Marino working hard to break the clinch.
Marino tries a body shot but Oleman blocks it. #T2#
Marino scores with a shot to the side of Oleman's head.
Oleman misses with the head strike.
Marino blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Marino.
Oleman misses with a punch to the body.
Oleman blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marino struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleman controls his hands. #BC#
Marino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oleman is looking to clinch but Marino is avoiding it.
Oleman wants to clinch.
Oleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Marino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Oleman tries to clinch up.
Oleman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marino counters with a three punch combo that has Oleman backing up. Oleman nods at Marino to acknowledge the strikes.
Marino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Marino.
Oleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Marino circles away.
Oleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oleman tries to clinch but Marino moves out of range.
Oleman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4##CL2#
Oleman moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Marino.
Marino slows down the pace here.
Marino lands a left hand.
Marino slowing the pace effectively.
Marino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marino misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marino.
Marino struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleman controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oleman.
Oleman misses with a punch to the body.
Homas Oleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marino is struggling to control the position.
Marino lands a hook that snaps the head of Oleman backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Marino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marino 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 Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Marino!
Frank Marino took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '*lays down gloves in cage*'.

Event: HZN 1 Machine vs Norton
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Panzy dives in and grabs Marino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marino pushes down on Panzy's head and hops out.
Marino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Panzy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Marino counter with a right hand.
Panzy tries for a takedown but Marino circles away easily
and Marino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank Marino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tmas Panzy.
Panzy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marino defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panzy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marino's waist but Marino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panzy off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Marino misses its target.#T1#
Panzy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marino's waist but Marino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panzy off to one side.
Marino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marino lands a really nice looking cross but Panzy seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Tmas Panzy has been cut.
Panzy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marino pinned against the cage. Marino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panzy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Marino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panzy.
Panzy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Panzy doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Marino counter with a right hand. #T2#
Panzy misses with a takedown attempt
and Marino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panzy goes for a double leg but Marino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marino continues to drive forward.
Panzy darts in looking for a takedown but Marino gets double underhooks and turns Panzy into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Marino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panzy misses with a takedown attempt
and Marino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panzy misses with a takedown attempt
and Marino counters with a right hand to the body.
Panzy looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Marino has knocked Panzy down with a huge combo! Marino steps away and waves a wobbly Panzy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Panzy is rocked!#KD#
Marino lands a big uppercut and Panzy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Panzy looks OK. Marino waves Panzy back to his feet!
Panzy is still on wobbly legs! Can Marino finish him?#T3#
Panzy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marino counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Panzy falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Marino!
Frank Marino made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '*lays down gloves in cage*'.

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 9
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Dubs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marino scores with a body shot.
Dubs tries to clinch up
and Marino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Marino lands.
Marino lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Timmy Dubs has been cut.
Marino is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Dubs like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Dubs from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Marino!
As Frank Marino got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: *lays down gloves in cage*'.

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 3
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Marino misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Mehamedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mehamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mehamedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mehamedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mehamedov is working Marino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Mehamedov throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mehamedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mehamedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marino tries to get out of the position.
Mehamedov is working Marino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mehamedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mehamedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mehamedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mehamedov 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.
Mehamedov throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mehamedov works the jab nicely.
Marino avoids the body shot from Mehamedov.
Frank Marino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mehamedov closes the distance and clinches up with Marino, looking for a takedown. Mehamedov pushes Marino against the cage but Marino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mehamedov throws a hook but Marino avoids it easily.
Marino throws a big counter combination but Mehamedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mehamedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marino.
Mehamedov misses with a looping left.
Mehamedov misses with a wild body shot.
Mehamedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Mehamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mehamedov.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mehamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Mehamedov clinches up with Marino and pushes him back against the cage.
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mehamedov.
Mehamedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mehamedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mehamedov is trying to drag Marino to the mat but Marino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Marino breaks from the clinch.
Mehamedov takes a swing at Marino's ribcage but misses.
Marino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mehamedov cracks a nice hook into Marino's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marino ducks under a wild hook from Mehamedov.
Marino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Mehamedov looks to move away, Marino throws a big counter combo but Mehamedov just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mehamedov. Mehamedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marino is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Mehamedov moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mehamedov.
A left hand lands to the body for Mehamedov.
Mehamedov can't find room to land a body shot as Marino controls the action.
Mehamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Mehamedov avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mehamedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marino.
Mehamedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mehamedov has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Mehamedov.
Marino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mehamedov prevents a body shot from Marino.
Marino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marino wants to break free but Mehamedov has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marino.
A hook to the body from Marino.
Mehamedov blocking some punches.
Marino tries a body shot but Mehamedov blocks it.
Marino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov working aggressively here.
Mehamedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Marino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aziz Mehamedov.
Mehamedov lands a right hand. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marino.
Mehamedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Marino.
Mehamedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mehamedov lands with a light punch inside.
Mehamedov can't find room to land a body shot as Marino controls the action. #BC#
Marino breaks the clinch.
Marino slips a straight right by Mehamedov.
A jab from Mehamedov misses.
A quick step to the side and Marino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Mehamedov - just one landing. #CL2#
Mehamedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marino has a couple of punches blocked by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov tries to throw a body punch but Marino avoids it by throwing Mehamedov back against the cage. #T3##BC#
Marino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marino ducks right into an uppercut from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marino under the eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mehamedov.
Marino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mehamedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mehamedov misses with a straight right.
Marino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mehamedov misses with a body shot.
As Mehamedov looks to move away, Marino throws a big counter combo but Mehamedov just gets out of the way.#T4#
Mehamedov throws a shot from downtown. Marino moves away and avoids it.
Mehamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mehamedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mehamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Marino's shoulder, as Marino tries to avoid the shot.
Marino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov misses with an uppercut. Marino saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Marino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mehamedov looks to land a right hand but Marino moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aziz Mehamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marino.
Mehamedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mehamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mehamedov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marino.
Marino slips a jab from Mehamedov.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aziz Mehamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov throws a hook but Marino blocks it.#T1#
Mehamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marino slips under a jab from Mehamedov.
Mehamedov 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.
Mehamedov is looking to clinch.
Aziz Mehamedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marino keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A lazy left from Mehamedov finds it's target.
Marino misses with the combination.
Mehamedov wants to counter the offense by Marino and move into the clinch position.
Marino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aziz Mehamedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mehamedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marino in his tracks.
Frank Marino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mehamedov connects with a jab.
Frank Marino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mehamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mehamedov wants to counter with a clinch but Marino pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Mehamedov misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mehamedov. Marino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marino.#CUT#It looks like Aziz Mehamedov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mehamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Mehamedov looks to move away, Marino throws a big counter combo but Mehamedov just gets out of the way.#T3#
Marino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mehamedov.
Marino is looking for a counter combo.
A combination from Marino does no damage.
Mehamedov thuds a left hand into Marino's body.
Mehamedov tries to clinch but Marino is having none of it.
It looked like Marino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mehamedov misses the jab.
Mehamedov defending well as Marino loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Mehamedov.
Mehamedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Marino throws a right and a left that Mehamedov avoids nicely.
Mehamedov throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Marino misses its target.#TD2#
Mehamedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marino is letting Mehamedov control him for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mehamedov staying calm.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aziz Mehamedov.
Well Mehamedov 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: AFC #10
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Jernit misses with a hook
and Marino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit misses the jab.
Marino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jernit throws a jab when Marino was well out of range.
Marino throws a right and a left that Jernit avoids nicely.
Jernit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jernit wants to clinch
and Marino counters with a three punch combo that has Jernit backing up. Jernit nods at Marino to acknowledge the strikes.
Jernit scores with a hook to the body. Marino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jernit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Marino saw that one coming.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Marino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jernit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Jernit clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Jernit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Marino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
Jernit wants to take the fight to the mat but Marino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marino stalling in the clinch.
Jernit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marinos head.
Marino misses with a body punch.
Jernit lands with a right to the head.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Marino.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
Marino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jernit tries to work over Marino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Jernit prevents Marino from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Jernit has Marino pressed against the cage, preventing Marino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Marino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jernit digs a good hook to Marino's body.
Jernit doesn't manage to clinch there - Marino circles away.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Marino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marino moves away.
Marino connects with a body shot.
Marino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marino duly obliges. #CL#
Jernit moves into the clinch.
Jernit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit lands an uppercut.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit can't get the takedown.
Marino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marino presses Jernit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marino wants to get back to striking at distance but Jernit won't allow it.
Marino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Marino breaks from the clinch.
Jernit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Jernit lands a two punch combo.
Marino misses with a double jab. #T4#
Jernit moves to clinch but Marino breaks away
and Marino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jernit digs a good body shot into Marino's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Marino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jernit throws an off balance right hand
and Marino counters with a straight right hand.
Jernit tries to clinch there but Marino circles away.
Marino throws a counter combo.
Jernit clobbers Marino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Marino tries to keep at a distance but Jernit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Marino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
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 Gunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marino was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Marino throws out a counter right but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
Frank Marino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Marino misses.
A punch lands to the side of Marino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jernit lands a nice hook to Marino's body. Marino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jernit misses with a body shot
and Marino counters with a nice uppercut.
Marino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit misses with a double jab.
As Jernit backs off Marino throws a huge counter combo but Jernit manages to avoid it all.
Jernit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marino doesn't seem bothered though.
Jernit moves in looking to clinch but Marino pushes him off.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Marino ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Marino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow. #T1#
Marino swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marino struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marino blocking some punches.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marino can do to turn this around?
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marino working hard to break the clinch.
Marino blocks a body shot from Jernit.
Marino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jernit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marino backwards.
Gunt Jernit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marino misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Marino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jernit scores with a punch to the head.
Marino takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2##CL#
Jernit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Marino breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jernit tries to clinch but Marino moves away
and Marino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marino manages to avoid it.
Marino unleashes a big counter combination but Jernit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jernit tries to clinch but Marino is having none of it.
Jernit cracks Marino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jernit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jernit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marino circles away.
Jernit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jernit scores with a jab.#T3#
Jernit scores with a decent looking hook.
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marino ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Marino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.#CL#
Jernit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
Marino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Marino.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marino blocking some punches.
Jernit misses with some punches. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Marino on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jernit.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Marino working aggressively here.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Marino controls his hands.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Jernit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marino after a bit of a struggle.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
Jernit tries to work over Marino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Marino as the two fighters clinch.
Marino lands with a light punch inside.
Marino presses Jernit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marino digs a right hand underneath Jernit's ribcage. Jernit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marino can't break the clinch.
Marino misses with a punch to the body.
Marino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marino's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit'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.#R3#
Marino swinging wildly here. #CL#
Jernit has closed the distance and engaged Marino in a clinch.
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head.
Marino is trying to break the clinch but Jernit is controlling him.#BC2#
Marino manages to break the clinch.
Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jernit throws a nice looking combination but Marino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jernit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marino misses with the combination. #T1#
Marino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jernit swings widly with a right hand
and Marino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Jernit. That snapped Marino's head back.
Jernit dodges the punch combination from Marino.
Jernit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marino blocks a jab.#T2#
Jernit tries to clinch there but Marino circles away.
Jernit with a nice cross.
Jernit tries to clinch up.
Marino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jernit misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit throws a right hand that misses
and Marino counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Jernit has managed to clinch. #T3#
Marino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit blocks an uppercut.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Marino wants to break free but Jernit has control.
Jernit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marino can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
Marino tries to circle away but Jernit has him pinned against the cage.
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Marino.
Marino is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Marino misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jernit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Marino manages to break the clinch.
Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Marino is just out of range.
Jernit misses with a takedown
and Marino counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jernit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Jernit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marino to the mat! Marino manages to get full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Jernit moves to clinch but Marino breaks away
and Marino counters with a left and a right that stings Jernit.
Jernit wants to clinch.
Jernit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Marino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jernit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Marino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Marino has knocked Jernit down with a huge combo! Marino steps away and waves a wobbly Jernit back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Jernit is rocked!#T1#
Jernit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Jernit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jernit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Marino gets tackled into the cage by Jernit. Jernit maintains the clinch.
Jernit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marino backwards.
Jernit seems to have got his legs back now.
Jernit tries a body shot but Marino blocks it.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marino.
A head punch on the inside from Marino fails to land.
Marino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marino scores with a hook to the body.
Marino blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jernit lands a body punch.
Jernit misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
Marino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marino tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Marino.
Jernit works on Marino's body with a couple of short punches.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Marino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
Marino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow. #BC2#
Marino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Jernit lands a nice looking body shot.
Marino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Frank Marino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jernit tries to counter by clinching up but Marino breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Jernit forces Marino back against the cage and clinches.
Marino tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Marino back against the cage.
Jernit is leaning against Marino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marino is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice left hand lands by Jernit.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
Jernit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marino works on Jernit's body with a couple of short punches.
Marino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jernit prevents Marino from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Jernit lands with a right to the head.
Jernit lands with a right to the head.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Marino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Marino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jernit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Marino.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marino is working Jernit over against the cage.
Jernit lands a left hand.
Marino is trying to break the clinch but Jernit is controlling him.
Marino lands with a left to the head.
Marino wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit had his way with Frank Marino in that round.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Marino keeps the fight on the outside.
Marino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Marino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jernit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marino scores with a hook to the body. Jernit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jernit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit tests Marino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marino was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Marino throws out a counter right but Jernit avoids it with no problem.
Marino misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Marino walks into a jab.
Marino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Jernit.
Jernit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jernit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Jernit gets a clinch.
Marino misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marino.
Marino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jernit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frank Marino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marino prevents a body shot from Jernit.
Marino is trying to break the clinch but Jernit is controlling him.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Jernit.
Marino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jernit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marino's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Marino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jernit tries to clinch up.#T3#
Jernit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut.
Marino works over Jernit's head and body with a nice combination.
Jernit takes a swing at Marino's ribcage but misses.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Jernit misses.
As Jernit backs off Marino throws a huge counter combo but Jernit manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Jernit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Jernit.
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Marino on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Marino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jernit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marino.#T4#
Jernit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jernit tries to clinch up.
Marino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jernit connects with a looping right hand.
Marino misses with a double jab.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Marino is out of range.
Gunt Jernit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jernit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marino misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jernit with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunt Jernit!
Gunt Jernit is the new featherweight champion!

Event: AFC #6
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Berretta is looking to clinch but Marino is avoiding it.
Marino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berretta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berretta misses with a jab to the body
and Marino counters with a straight right hand.
Berretta tries to clinch but Marino moves out of range.
Berretta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marino moves away.
Marino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berretta was well out of range. Poor timing from Marino.
Berretta throws a jab when Marino was well out of range.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Marino throws a hook but Berretta avoids it easily.
Berretta tries to clinch but Marino moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Berretta with a body shot.
Marino works the jab nicely.
Berretta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berretta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Berretta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marino was well out of range. Poor timing from Berretta.
Marino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berretta throws a right hand that misses
and Marino counters with a two punch combo.
Marino misses with a hook.
Marino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marino avoids the body shot from Berretta.
Marino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Berretta with a body shot.
Berretta doesn't manage to clinch there - Marino circles away.
Marino lands with an uppercut that bounces Berretta off the cage and back into range.
Berretta throws a body punch but Marino moves out of range.
Marino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berretta.
Marino throws a shot to the body.
Berretta is looking to clinch.
Berretta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Berretta darts in trying to clinch
enabling Marino to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marino staying out of range there.
Berretta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berretta defending well as Marino loads up on a big left hand.
Marino avoids the body shot from Berretta.
Berretta wants to clinch up but Marino keeps it at a distance.
Berretta tries to clinch up.
Berretta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marino manages to avoid it.
Berretta is looking to clinch. #T3#
Marino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marino lands a slapping body shot.
Berretta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marino punishes Berretta's body with a nice straight punch.
Berretta wants to clinch up but Marino keeps it at a distance.
Marino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berretta misses with a body shot.
Marino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berretta.
Marino works over Berretta's head and body with a nice combination.
Marino defending well as Berretta loads up on a big left hand.
Marino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berretta wants to clinch
and Marino counters with a nice uppercut.
Berretta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Berretta fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Berretta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Berretta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Berretta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Berretta is rocked!
Berretta tries to clinch but Marino moves away
and Marino counters with a right hand to the body.
Marino misses with a body shot.
Berretta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Berretta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Berretta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marino misses with a looping left.
Berretta seems to have got his legs back now.
Marino blocks a jab.
Marino misses the shot to the body.
Marino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Marino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Berretta wants to clinch but Marino slips to the side
and Marino counters with a straight right hand.
Berretta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berretta cracks a nice hook into Marino's ribs.
Marino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Berretta 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.
Berretta misses with an uppercut. Marino saw that one coming.
Berretta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marino.
Marino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berretta was well out of range. Poor timing from Marino.
Berretta swings for the body but Marino moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marino! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berretta tries to clinch there but Marino circles away.
Marino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marino connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Berretta! He's out on his feet! Marino rushes in and drops Berretta with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Marino!
A less than humble Frank Marino misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: AFC #3
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Jernit scores with a decent looking hook.
Marino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jernit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jernit circles away quickly and effectively.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marino.
Jernit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marino doesn't seem bothered though.
Marino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Marino.
Marino shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jernit eats them both and turns towards Marino to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.
Marino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jernit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jernit dodges the punch combination from Marino.
Jernit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Jernit there.#T1#
Marino ducks right into an uppercut from Jernit.
Marino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Marino.
Jernit lands a right hook to the body.
Jernit throws an off balance right hand
and Marino counters with a right hand to the body.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jernit lands a jab to Marino's midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jernit.#T2#
Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marino just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Marino moved out of range nicely.
Marino misses the body punch
and Jernit counters with a nice body shot.
Marino throws a nice looking combination but Jernit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marino has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jernit rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Jernit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jernit misses with a body shot
and Marino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jernit misses with a two punch combination.
Jernit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marino.
Jernit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marino on the side of the head.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Marino saw that one coming.#T3#
Jernit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marino counters with a nice uppercut.
Marino throws a combination that misses
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Jernit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marino's head.
A left lands for Jernit.
Jernit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Marino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jernit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jernit misses with a combination
and Marino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marino avoids the body shot from Jernit.
Despite the aggression on Marino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Jernit digs a good hook to Marino's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Marino.
Nice shot lands for Marino.
Jernit scores with a nice strike.
Marino swings widly with a right hand
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jernit lands with an overhand left.
Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marino throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Marino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marino scores with a nice right hand.
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 Gunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit'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#
Jernit throws a combination that misses
and Marino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marino misses with a looping left.
Marino ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Jernit lands a jab.
Marino lands with a hook. Jernit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jernit swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Marino to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Marino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jernit lands a jab to the nose.
Gunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Marino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marino swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Frank Marino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Marino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jernit circles away quickly and effectively.
Marino looks to land a combination but Jernit avoids it well.
Jernit misses with an uppercut.
Jernit slips a jab and a cross from Marino.
Marino swings widly with a right hand
and Marino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Marino saw that one coming.
Jernit throws a jab when Marino was well out of range.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Marino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Jernit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jernit.
Jernit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marino counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Jernit throws a hook but Marino blocks it.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Marino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marino slips a jab from Jernit.
Jernit throws out a loose jab but Marino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marino missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Marino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marino manages to avoid it.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Jernit scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Jernit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marino in his tracks.
Marino throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
Jernit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marino swings widly with a right hand
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Marino coming out on top.
Marino misses the jab.
Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit connects with a body shot.
Marino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jernit has time to react.#T4#
Marino looks to land a combination but Jernit avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Marino misses.
Jernit scores with a body shot.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marino moves away.
Marino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jernit lands with an overhand left.
Marino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Gunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Marino misses with a hook to the body
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Marino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marino throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Marino counter with a right hand.
Jernit lands an overhand right.
Jernit lands a right hook to the body.
Jernit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marino swinging wildly here.
Jernit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit digs a good hook to Marino's body.
Marino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marino.
Jernit scores with a shot to the body.
Jernit swings for the body but Marino moves out of range.
Marino is looking for the big counter here.
Marino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Marino 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marino.
Despite the aggression on Marino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marino misses with a lunging right hand
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Marino is rocked!
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Marino moved out of range nicely.
Jernit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marino is still on wobbly legs! Can Jernit finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Marino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marino seems to have recovered his senses.
Marino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank Marino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marino connects with the punch.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jernit with a hook.
Marino cracks Jernit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jernit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Gunt Jernit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jernit throws a shot to the body.
Marino lands a nice shot to the body.
Jernit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jernit dips to his left and cracks Marino with an uppercut!#T4#
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Jernit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit connects with a single shot there.
Jernit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jernit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marino misses with a shot to the body
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Marino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marino misses with a lunging right hand
and Jernit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jernit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jernit 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunt Jernit!

Event: AFC #1 : First Blood
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Wolff scores with a leg kick.
Wolff tries to close the distance and clinch but Marino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wolff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marino lands with an uppercut that bounces Wolff off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Ludwig Wolff has been cut.
Wolff walks into a straight right hand from Marino.
Wolff misses with a shot to the body
and Marino counters with a straight right hand.
Marino swings for the body but Wolff moves out of range.
Marino misses with a double jab.
Ludwig Wolff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Marino drops Wolff with a beautiful combination! Wolff stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marino is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Wolff is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Wolff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wolff seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab lands there for Marino.
Wolff doesn't manage to clinch there - Marino circles away. #T1#
Wolff misses with a head kick.
A big right from Wolff misses.
Marino has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wolff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marino throws a big shot that misses.
Wolff scores with a nice body kick.
Wolff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wolff tries to clinch there but Marino circles away.
Wolff looks to clinch
and Marino counters with a straight right hand.
Marino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marino swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolff.
Marino throws out a counter right but Wolff avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Wolff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Marino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wolff doesn't seem phased though.
Marino plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Wolff swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Wolff face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Marino!
In his post fight interview, Frank Marino started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Amestelle 3
Date: Feb 10, 2023

#R1#
Miridad tries a head kick but it misses.
Marino throws a counter combo.
Marino lands a head shot.
Miridad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marino as he jumps to the side.
Marino scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Miridad is rocked!
Marino lands with a right and another and another! Miridad is in big trouble! Marino lands again and this time it's lights out for Miridad! A quality knockout there for Marino.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Marino!
In his post fight interview, Frank Marino started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: QFC Tournament 1128 Round 4
Date: Dec 26, 2022

#R1#
Black shoots in for a double leg but Marino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice combination there by Marino.
Black tries to clinch up but Marino circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marino! But no joy.
Black fails with the takedown
and Marino counters with a left to the body.
Black tries for a takedown but Marino circles away easily
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Black . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Black wants to clinch
letting Marino counter with a right hand.
Dana Black 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!#CL#
Marino tries to keep at a distance but Black has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Black keeps control of Marino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marino effectively controlling the action here.
Marino tries to break free but Black pushes him back against the cage.
Marino is trying to break the clinch but Black is controlling him.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marino is trying to break free.#BC2#
Marino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marino enables Black to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Black works to advance to full mount. Marino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Marino defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Black . #SUB#
Black is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marino is surviving well by controlling Black 's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Black is working for a guillotine from mount but Marino frees his head quite easily.
Marino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Marino defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Black . #SUB#
Black looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Black has hold of Marino's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marino manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Black looking to secure an arm triangle but Marino defends it well.
Marino prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T4##SUB#
Marino is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Black locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Marino is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dana Black !

Event: QFC Tournament 1128 Round 3
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Tito has his takedown stuffed
and Marino counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Marino finds it's target.
Tito misses with a takedown
and Marino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marino scores with a shot to the body.
Tito misses with a takedown
and Marino counters with a one-two to the body.
Frank Marino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geno Tito.
Marino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tito.
Tito fails with the takedown
and Marino counters with a left to the body.
Tito with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Marino to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marino closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Tito doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Marino counters with a crisp one two that drops Tito! Marino thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tito to his feet! Tito is in big trouble!#ROC#Tito is rocked!
Tito looks winded!
Marino drops Tito with a straight right hand, right on the button! Marino follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Marino!

Event: QFC Tournament 1128 Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Marino slaps away a takedown attempt from Bluu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bluu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bluu darts in looking for a takedown but Marino gets double underhooks and turns Bluu into the cage.
Bluu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marino counters with a nice uppercut.
Frank Marino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Bluu.
Bluu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bluu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bluu tries to clinch up.
Bluu tries to clinch but Marino moves away
and Marino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bluu has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Marino counters with a crisp one two that drops Bluu! Marino thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bluu to his feet! Bluu is in big trouble!#ROC#Bluu is rocked!
Bluu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marino goes for a small jab and connects. Now Marino goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Bluu stumbles back but Marino runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Bluu to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Bluu will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Marino!

Event: QFC Tournament 1128 Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Marino throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Marino lands.
Marino misses with a two punch combination.
Junior throws out a counter right but Marino avoids it with no problem.
Marino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Junior counters with a body kick that stops Marino in his tracks momentarily.
Marino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino swings widly with a right hand
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Junior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marino throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marino. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Junior on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Marino blocks a head kick by Junior.
Marino takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Junior is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marino tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Junior! But no joy.
Junior takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Junior moves out of range as Marino strikes.
Junior throws out a counter right but Marino avoids it with no problem.
Marino connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Junior clinches with his opponent.
Marino swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marino tries to circle away but Junior has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marino connects with a single shot there.
Marino misses with an uppercut. Junior saw that one coming.
Junior swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Marino.
Junior unleashes a big counter combination but Marino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Junior throws a lazy head kick
and Marino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marino looks to land a left hand but Junior moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Marino. Those never looked like landing.
Junior is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marino misses with the combination.
Marino swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Marino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marino misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Marino there.
Marino throws a body shot but no joy.
Marino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Marino backs off Junior throws a huge counter combo but Marino manages to avoid it all.
Frank Marino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Marino finds it's target.
Marino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marino cracks Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junior misses with a lunging right hand
and Marino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Marino dominated that round.
That's time! Marino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Marino moves out of range easily.
Junior avoids the body shot from Marino.
Junior looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Junior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Junior looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marino throws a sloppy body shot
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frank Marino is winning the standup battle so far.
Marino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Junior throws out a counter right but Marino avoids it with no problem.
Marino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino fails to land with a series of punches.
Marino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junior only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Marino misses with a combination
and Junior counters with a left to the body.
Marino misses with an uppercut.
Marino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Marino moves out of range as Junior strikes.
Junior chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marino misses with a jab to the body
and Junior counters with a leg kick.
Marino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Junior's hands.#T2#
Jab from Marino.
Marino with a jab.
Junior slips a jab and a cross from Marino.
Marino throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
Junior is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Junior swats away the attempt to clinch by Marino.
A countering left hand to the body from Junior misses.
Some wild striking there from Marino. #T3#
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Marino.
Junior throws a hook but Marino blocks it.
Marino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marino swats away the attempt to clinch by Junior.
It looked like Marino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Marino drops his hands momentarily and Junior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Junior on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junior ducks under a wild hook from Marino.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marino throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marino lands a slapping body shot.
Junior drops his hands momentarily and Marino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Marino dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marino lands a nice looking body shot.
Marino throws a series of punches but Junior avoids them all with ease.
Junior throws out a counter right but Marino avoids it with no problem.
Marino misses with a body shot
enabling Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
Marino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Marino moves out of range easily.
Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marino.
Junior is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Junior on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior. #T1#
Marino thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Junior! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Marino misses
and Junior counters with a nice leg kick.
Marino misses with a lunging right hand
and Junior makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Marino really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marino looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Junior lands a slapping body shot.
Junior throws a leg kick which misses Marino's front leg but catches the back leg as Marino tries to avoid it.
Junior lands with a right hand.
Marino misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Junior walks into a jab.
A left lands for Junior.
Marino swings widly with a right hand
enabling Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt
and Junior counters with a left to the body.
Marino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.#T3#
Marino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marino duly obliges.
Junior throws a nice head kick!
Junior slips under a jab.
Junior unleashes a big counter combination but Marino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marino.
Junior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marino misses with a straight left.
Junior looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Marino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Junior jabs Marino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marino.
Junior appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Junior back to the cage. Marino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Marino misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Junior.
I think Marino 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Frank Marino!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Frank Marino!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Frank Marino!

Frank Marino wins by unanimous decision!

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