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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Marreta drops Kha with a beautiful combination! Kha stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marreta is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kha is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Un Kha has been cut.
Kha is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Marreta Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Kha is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boby Marreta!
Boby Marreta spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Un Kha had this to say: 'i'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Marreta shoots in but no luck this time.
Marreta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bagwell counters with a straight right hand.
Bagwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marreta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bagwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bagwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marreta shoots in but no luck this time.
Biff Bagwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Marreta.
Bagwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marreta shoots in for a double leg but Bagwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bagwell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bagwell keeps Marreta at a distance using the push kick.
Marreta looks winded!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Bagwell has knocked Marreta down with a huge combo! Bagwell steps away and waves a wobbly Marreta back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Marreta is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Boby Marreta has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bagwell moves out of range of the body kick from Marreta.
Bagwell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marreta.
Bagwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Marreta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Marreta does no damage.
Bagwell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marreta.
Marreta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#KD#
Bagwell lands a left and a right that send Marreta crashing to the mat, dazed. Bagwell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagwell throws a right and a left that Marreta avoids nicely.
Bagwell tries to bum rush Marreta with a series of wild strikes but Marreta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Bagwell. Beautiful body shot.
Marreta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Bagwell.
Marreta throws a combination that misses
and Bagwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biff Bagwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marreta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Marreta tries to clinch up but Bagwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Bagwell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bagwell connects with a nice cross there... Marreta is looking wobbly and Bagwell recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Marreta to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bagwell jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Biff Bagwell!
A relieved looking Biff Bagwell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CCC 40 : Helpmann vs Bekzod
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Sandcastle tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Sandcastle misses its intended target.
Marreta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sandcastle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marreta slips under a jab.
Sandcastle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marreta tries to clinch there but Sandcastle circles away.
Sandcastle throws a right hand that Marreta ducks under and follows up with a left that Marreta also avoids with ease.
Marreta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sandcastle stuffs the takedown attempt from Marreta. Marreta gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandcastle scores with a jab. Marreta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marreta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sandcastle's waist but Sandcastle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marreta off to one side.
Disco Sandcastle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Marreta.
Marreta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Sandcastle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sandcastle throws out a loose jab but Marreta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marreta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sandcastle throws a lazy right hand but Marreta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Disco Sandcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandcastle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marreta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sandcastle sets himself, and Marreta steps forward looking for the clinch! Sandcastle avoids it this time.
Marreta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sandcastle throws a shot to the body.
#KD#
Sandcastle drops Marreta with a beautiful combination! Marreta stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sandcastle is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Boby Marreta has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandcastle dances in with a quick combination. Marreta is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Sandcastle snaps Marreta's head back. Marreta stumbles backwards against the cage. Sandcastle steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Marreta's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Marreta just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Disco Sandcastle!
After the big win, Disco Sandcastle made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dangerous Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CCC 30 : Soares vs Jankovic
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Marreta doesn't manage to clinch there - Hillburn circles away.
Marreta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hillburn swivels and escapes.
Hillburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marreta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hillburn.
Marreta dives in for a single leg takedown but Hillburn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been told by Hillburn's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marreta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marreta staying out of range there.
Hillburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marreta moves away.#TD#
Hillburn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marreta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marreta parries the strikes from Hillburn easily there. Hillburn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marreta to escape.
Hillburn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marreta down.
Marreta manages to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hillburn lands a nice short elbow.
Hillburn moves into full mount! Marreta won't be happy about that! #T1#
Hillburn raining down shots from the mount!
Marreta taking shots to the head.
Marreta is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Hillburn.
Hillburn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marreta wants to control but Hillburn is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hillburn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hillburn lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Hillburn.#ROC#Marreta is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marreta is looking to improve his position but Hillburn isn't that keen on the idea.
Hillburn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hillburn with good strikes from the mount here!
Marreta is still in real trouble! Can Hillburn finish him?
Marreta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marreta seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee warns Marreta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hillburn lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Marreta! Hillburn sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Marreta and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Hillburn! |
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Event:
CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Marreta throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and T Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marreta misses with a takedown
and T Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marreta tries to clinch but T Bone moves out of range.
Marreta fails with an attempt to clinch.
T Bone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marreta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
T Bone misses with a body shot.
T Bone's coach down at Steel Penn Training Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on T Bone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marreta with a lazy takedown attempt
and T Bone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marreta thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
T Bone connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Marreta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good shot there by T Bone.
Scotty T Bone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
T Bone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marreta in his tracks.
Marreta throws a head kick but T Bone moves out of range.
Marreta fails with the takedown
and T Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marreta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and T Bone counters with a nice body shot.
T Bone lands a body shot.
T Bone lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Marreta closes the distance but T Bone moves to the side #TD2#
and T Bone counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
T Bone wants to stand but Marreta is controlling his arm.
Marreta wants to get back to his feet but T Bone drags him back down.
Marreta is trying to control T Bone's posture but T Bone avoids it.
Marreta is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
T Bone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown but T Bone shows good takedown defense.
Marreta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and T Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Marreta dives in for a single leg takedown but T Bone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
T Bone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#BC2#
T Bone breaks from the clinch.
Marreta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marreta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marreta misses with a low kick.
And T Bone tries to counter it with a takedown but Marreta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick by Marreta misses
enabling T Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
T Bone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marreta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but T Bone avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Marreta moves to clinch but T Bone breaks away
and T Bone counters with a nice body shot.
T Bone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from T Bone as Marreta shoots in.
T Bone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
T Bone thows a left - swing and a miss!
T Bone misses with a hook.
It appears Marreta was looking to counter with a kick there.
Marreta shoots and misses
and T Bone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marreta tries to clinch up.
T Bone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marreta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from T Bone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty T Bone dominated that round.
That's time! Marreta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Marreta shoots and misses
letting T Bone counter with a right hand.
Marreta just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Marreta lands but T Bone takes it in his stride.
Marreta fails with the takedown
and Marreta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
T Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marreta misses with a takedown attempt
and T Bone counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
T Bone connects with the punch.
Marreta throws a poor cross that misses
letting T Bone counter with a right hand.
Marreta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and T Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boby Marreta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Marreta swinging wildly here.
T Bone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marreta.
Marreta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and T Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marreta fails with a takedown attempt.
Marreta fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
T Bone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for T Bone. That snapped Marreta's head back.
Marreta is looking to clinch but T Bone is avoiding it.
Marreta with a poor takedown #TD2#
and T Bone counters with a shoot takedown. Marreta fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Marreta throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! T Bone escapes and throws Marreta's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Marreta tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T3#
T Bone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
T Bone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
T Bone is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
T Bone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marreta wants to hold on but T Bone pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
T Bone stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL#
Marreta has T Bone up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
T Bone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marreta tries for a takedown but T Bone circles away easily
and T Bone counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marreta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but T Bone defends well and Marreta ends up having to push T Bone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
T Bone breaks the clinch.
T Bone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marreta tries to close the distance and clinch up but T Bone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on T Bone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty T Bone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Marreta misses with a jab, cross combination.
And T Bone tries to counter it with a takedown but Marreta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marreta tries to clinch up but T Bone circles away and keeps his distance.
Marreta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
T Bone feints the counter takedown.
Marreta shoots and misses
and T Bone counters with a straight right hand.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as T Bone sprawls well. T Bone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marreta gets slowly back to his feet.
T Bone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marreta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
T Bone lands a head shot.
T Bone scores with a nice head shot.
Marreta slips a straight right by T Bone.
Marreta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and T Bone counters with a straight right hand.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with T Bone but T Bone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
T Bone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Marreta is looking to clinch but T Bone is avoiding it.
Marreta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around T Bone's waist but T Bone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marreta off to one side.
T Bone throws a one two combo.
Marreta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and T Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
T Bone connects with a crisp jab.
Marreta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and T Bone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marreta scrambles back to his feet.
Marreta misses with a takedown
and T Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
Marreta closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and T Bone counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ROC2#Marreta is rocked!#T3#
Marreta has a closed guard, preventing T Bone from standing up.
Marreta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but T Bone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
It looks like T Bone is going to stand back up.
Marreta is trying to control but T Bone manages to pass to mount!
T Bone controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marreta can't escape the position.
Marreta is working hard here to advance position.
T Bone wants to get back to his feet but Marreta is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
T Bone controlling his opponent.
Boby Marreta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
T Bone stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty T Bone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got T Bone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty T Bone!
Scotty T Bone thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CCC 13 : Nogueira vs Oren
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Marreta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick from Calloway misses.
Marreta unleashes a big counter combination but Calloway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marreta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Calloway.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calloway as he avoids it easily.
Calloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Calloway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jim Calloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Marreta.
Marreta misses with a lunging right hand
and Calloway counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calloway misses the jab.
Marreta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Calloway misses with a looping left.
Marreta dives in and grabs Calloway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calloway pushes down on Marreta's head and hops out.
Calloway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Calloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Calloway misses with a body shot.
Marreta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calloway.
Marreta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calloway scores with a shot to the body.
Jim Calloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calloway throws an overhand right that lands on Marreta's shoulder, as Marreta tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Calloway lands.
Calloway throws a leg kick but Marreta moved away.
Calloway is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Calloway circles away from the clinch attempt
and Calloway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calloway wants to slow Marreta down by chopping away at his legs.
And Marreta tries to counter it with a takedown but Calloway pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2##TD2#
Marreta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marreta preventing the sweep.
Marreta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Calloway wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Marreta has taken Calloway's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Calloway has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boby Marreta!
After the fight, Boby Marreta was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CCC 5 : Breaker vs Oliva
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Marreta looking to score a takedown here. Shrute is defending well but Marreta drives through and ends up in Shrute's guard.
Shrute looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SU#
Shrute is working an open guard so Marreta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shrute shoots and misses
and Marreta counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Shrute off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Marreta follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Shrute was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boby Marreta!
In his post fight interview, Boby Marreta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Sobieskiego tests Marreta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sobieskiego tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marreta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobieskiego somewhat.
Sobieskiego throws a hook but Marreta blocks it.
Marreta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sobieskiego defends it well.
Marreta shoots in and drives through. Sobieskiego sprawls well.#TD2#
Sobieskiego gets caught napping as Marreta dives in and scores a takedown. Sobieskiego manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marreta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marreta wants to control from the top but Sobieskiego keeps moving.
Sobieskiego wants to sweep here but Marreta controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marreta 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. #T1#
Marreta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marreta throws a big right hand that misses.
Sobieskiego looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marreta trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobieskiego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sobieskiego.#CL#
Sobieskiego has managed to clinch.
Marreta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marreta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marreta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sobieskiego lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Sobieskiego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marreta has Sobieskiego pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sobieskiego manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Marreta.
Sobieskiego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marreta letting Sobieskiego take a breather here.#TD2#
Marreta manages to pull guard.
Marreta controls Sobieskiego momentarily but Sobieskiego frees himself.
Sobieskiego trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marreta manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sobieskiego avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marreta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Sobieskiego keeping moving, preventing Marreta from controlling successfully.
Sobieskiego has a closed guard, preventing Marreta from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sobieskiego holds on and takes a little breather.
Sobieskiego continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieskiego keeping moving, preventing Marreta from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sobieskiego has a takedown stuffed.
Sobieskiego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sobieskiego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sobieskiego.
Marreta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marreta is looking to clinch but Sobieskiego is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Marreta. Those never looked like landing.
Marreta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marreta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sobieskiego counters with a one-two to the body.
Sobieskiego jabs Marreta right on the nose. Marreta blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Sobieskiego clinches up with Marreta and pushes him back against the cage.
Marreta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sobieskiego gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Marreta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marreta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sobieskiego walks away with a smile on his face. Marreta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sobieskiego throws a series of punches but Marreta avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sobieskiego or perhaps it was just good defense by Marreta, which made it look bad. #CL#
Sobieskiego moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marreta tries to throw a body punch but Sobieskiego avoids it by throwing Marreta back against the cage.
Sobieskiego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marreta can do to turn this around?
Marreta is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobieskiego has double underhooks.
Marreta is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobieskiego has double underhooks.
Sobieskiego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Marreta breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Sobieskiego.#T1#
Sobieskiego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marreta.
Marreta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marreta's waist but Marreta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sobieskiego off to one side.
Marreta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sobieskiego defends well and Marreta ends up having to push Sobieskiego into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Marreta.
Sobieskiego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sobieskiego misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Marreta counters with a single leg into guard. Sobieskiego didn't expect that.
Sobieskiego on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sobieskiego tries to get out of the position.
Sobieskiego is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marreta won't allow Sobieskiego to sweep him here.
Sobieskiego utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marreta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Marreta wants to control from the top but Sobieskiego keeps moving.
Marreta throwing strikes but missing.
Marreta trying to control but Sobieskiego is working from the bottom.
Marreta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sobieskiego fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marreta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Marreta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sobieskiego's waist but Sobieskiego gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marreta off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marreta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Marreta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobieskiego circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobieskiego changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marreta tries to avoid it but Sobieskiego manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marreta to the ground. Marreta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sobieskiego as he jumps to the side.
Marreta misses with a takedown
and Sobieskiego counters with a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego fails with a takedown attempt.
Marreta throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Marreta moves to clinch but Sobieskiego breaks away
and Sobieskiego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marreta. #T4#
Marreta slips a jab and a cross from Sobieskiego.
Despite the aggression on Marreta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marreta.
Marreta shoots in looking for a takedown but Sobieskiego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marreta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marreta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Sobieskiego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marreta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sobieskiego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Marreta misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marreta throws a right hand that Sobieskiego ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobieskiego also avoids with ease.
Marreta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sobieskiego tries to avoid it but Marreta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sobieskiego to the ground. Sobieskiego escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marreta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marreta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Marreta with a poor takedown
and Sobieskiego counters with a straight right hand.
Sobieskiego throws a jab when Marreta was well out of range.
Sobieskiego connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marreta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marreta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sobieskiego can pounce on him.
Sobieskiego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marreta throws a leg kick
enabling Sobieskiego to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marreta closes the distance but Sobieskiego moves to the side
letting Sobieskiego counter with a right hand.
Marreta throws a jab when Sobieskiego was well out of range.
Sobieskiego stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sobieskiego wants it to stay on the feet.
Marreta tries to clinch but Sobieskiego moves away
and Sobieskiego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nice shot by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marreta.
Marreta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marreta tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab, jab by Sobieskiego - just one landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marreta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Marreta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sobieskiego!#SUB2#
Marreta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sobieskiego is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marreta is looking to take a break and control but Sobieskiego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Marreta tries to stand but Sobieskiego is controlling his head.
Sobieskiego tries to bench press Marreta off him but Marreta keeps the position.
Marreta trying to control the action but Sobieskiego is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobieskiego takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Marreta wants to control but Sobieskiego is keeping him busy.
Sobieskiego might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boby Marreta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sobieskiego is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Marreta is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Marreta with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sobieskiego is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marreta throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Marreta throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobieskiego tries to improve his position but instead Marreta has taken his back!
Marreta tries to get the hooks in deep but Sobieskiego pushed the leg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marreta trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sobieskiego doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sobieskiego, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
Jana Iii Sobieskiego thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Shrute shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marreta as he avoids it easily.
Shrute looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Marreta lands a big head kick that sends Shrute to the canvas! Marreta follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boby Marreta!
Boby Marreta was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
MMAH 73
Date: Sep 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Marreta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marreta somewhat.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
Tarasov keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marreta.
Tarasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marreta shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Marreta lands.
Marreta is looking to clinch.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Tarasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marreta.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marreta closes the distance and clinches up with Tarasov, looking for a takedown. Marreta pushes Tarasov against the cage but Tarasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tarasov with the counter takedown but Marreta avoids it easily.
Marreta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marreta shoots in but no luck this time.
Tarasov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marreta tries to clinch up but Tarasov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarasov with the counter takedown but Marreta avoids it easily.
Marreta throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tarasov is taking a breather. Marreta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Tarasov stops Marreta from getting back to his feet.
Tarasov stalling.
It looks like Tarasov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Marreta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarasov is working away from the top position though.
Tarasov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tarasov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Marreta missing with punches from the bottom.
Tarasov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarasov is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marreta misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tarasov looking to pass the guard.
Tarasov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marreta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Let's hope that Tarasov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Marreta controlling Tarasov's posture.
Tarasov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarasov pushing down on Marreta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tarasov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tarasov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marreta trying to hold on to Tarasov's head to control him but Tarasov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Marreta goes for a double leg but Tarasov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarasov continues to drive forward.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
Marreta wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Marreta breaks from the clinch.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarasov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tarasov wants it to stay on the feet.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marreta tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Tarasov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marreta!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tarasov.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarasov working away.
Tarasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marreta is letting Tarasov control him for a moment.
Marreta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tarasov off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Marreta is looking for the choke from the back position but Tarasov is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Marreta looking to break Tarasov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tarasov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marreta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Marreta controlling well, preventing Tarasov from escaping the position.
Marreta misses with an elbow to the head.
Tarasov trying to control the action but Marreta just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Tarasov can't escape the position.
Marreta doesn't have the hooks in and Tarasov manages to turn into his guard.
Marreta will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marreta being controlled here, momentarily.
Marreta wants to sweep here but Tarasov controlling him for the moment.
Tarasov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tarasov pushing down on Marreta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The adventures of Tarasov the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
Marreta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarasov is working away from the top position though.
Marreta is looking for a sweep. Tarasov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tarasov passes to full mount!
Tarasov content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Tarasov.#T4#
Yet more stalling tactics from Tarasov.
Marreta stops Tarasov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tarasov content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marreta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD#
Marreta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tarasov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marreta trying to control but Tarasov is working from the bottom.
Tarasov has control of Marreta's left arm, preventing Marreta from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marreta is looking to clinch.
Marreta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Tarasov tries to counter it with a takedown but Marreta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tarasov stuffs the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marreta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tarasov's head.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tarasov sprawls well. Tarasov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marreta gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarasov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Tarasov as Marreta shoots in.
Tarasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Marreta throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Tarasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marreta's guard.
Tarasov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marreta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marreta tries to get out of the position.
Tarasov tries to free his leg and advance position but Marreta is retaining full guard.
Marreta being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Marreta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarasov forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Tarasov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tarasov moves nicely into side control.
Marreta is looking for a sweep.
Marreta seems a little lost for a moment, as Tarasov dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Iosef Tarasov just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Marreta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tarasov tries to avoid it but Marreta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tarasov to the ground. Tarasov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Iosef Tarasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marreta has a takedown stuffed.
Tarasov with the counter takedown but Marreta avoids it easily.
Marreta wants to clinch.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marreta tries for a takedown but Tarasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tarasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marreta defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marreta throws a sloppy head kick and Tarasov moves out of range easily.
Tarasov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Marreta thows a leg kick but Tarasov checks it #TD2#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tarasov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marreta won't allow Tarasov to pass to mount. #T2#
Marreta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tarasov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarasov slips nicely into half guard.
Tarasov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Tarasov wants to pass to mount but Marreta is defending the position.
Tarasov slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tarasov stuffs the takedown.
Marreta fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Tarasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marreta's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T4#
Tarasov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarasov postures up.
Tarasov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarasov prevents Marreta from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Marreta throws the kick towards the body but Tarasov avoids it.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marreta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tarasov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marreta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarasov but Tarasov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tarasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marreta defends it well.
Marreta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marreta misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marreta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marreta can't keep his opponent in guard - Tarasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tarasov is taking a breather. Marreta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Marreta tries to kick Tarasov off but Tarasov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tarasov controlling the action here.
Tarasov wants to free his trapped foot but Marreta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iosef Tarasov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marreta trying to hold on to Tarasov's head to control him but Tarasov postures up.
Tarasov content to control rather than advance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boby Marreta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marreta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marreta tries to clinch there but Tarasov circles away.
Marreta fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Tarasov slaps away a takedown attempt from Marreta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Marreta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marreta is looking to clinch.
Marreta moves in looking to clinch but Tarasov pushes him off.
Tarasov with the counter takedown but Marreta avoids it easily.
Marreta fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarasov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marreta wants to clinch up but Tarasov keeps it at a distance.
Marreta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarasov feints the counter takedown.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marreta fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarasov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Marreta throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Tarasov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tarasov slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marreta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarasov is working away from the top position though.
Tarasov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iosef Tarasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarasov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosef Tarasov!
Iosef Tarasov is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Marreta scores with a takedown into Sheek's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sheek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marreta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sheek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marreta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marreta is pushing down on Sheek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sheek is fighting to maintain full guard but Marreta has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Sheek pushes Marreta off, looking to escape but Marreta dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Sheek is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boby Marreta! |
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