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Event:
MMA Hype -55-
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Maratov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DeeStroy quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeeStroy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maratov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
DeeStroy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maratov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maratov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeeStroy 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.
DeeStroy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeeStroy looking to control.
Maratov trying to control but DeeStroy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maratov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeeStroy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maratov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeeStroy is keeping the position for now. #T1#
DeeStroy trying to control the position.
Maratov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeeStroy is keeping the position for now.
Maratov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DeeStroy wants to get back to full guard.
Maratov winds up and cracks DeeStroy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maratov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on DeeStroy's thigh. DeeStroy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
DeeStroy trying to keep a closed guard but Maratov is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Maratov lands a couple of elbows.
Maratov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maratov passes DeeStroy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DeeStroy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeeStroy has hold of Maratov's hands but Maratov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maratov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and DeeStroy reverses the position - he's now on top in Maratov's guard.
Maratov is trying to control the position but DeeStroy postures up. #SUB2#
Maratov is looking for a triangle but DeeStroy pushes his legs off easily.
Maratov looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeeStroy is one step ahead there. #T3#
Maratov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeeStroy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Maratov has his foot on DeeStroy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeeStroy works his way back into a safe position though.
DeeStroy trying to control but Maratov is working from the bottom.
Maratov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeeStroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Maratov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeeStroy defends it easily.
DeeStroy postures up.
Maratov wants to sweep here but DeeStroy controlling him for the moment.
Maratov keeping moving, preventing DeeStroy from controlling successfully.
Maratov is trying to control the position but DeeStroy postures up.
Maratov pulls DeeStroy in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeeStroy postures up.
DeeStroy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maratov is keeping the position for now.
Maratov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeeStroy's guard. #REVB#
Maratov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maratov is fighting to break DeeStroy's control of his arms but DeeStroy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
DeeStroy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Maratov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
DeeStroy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maratov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeeStroy has had enough of the clinch but Maratov keeps him there for the moment.
Maratov pushes DeeStroy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maratov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maratov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeeStroy backwards.
DeeStroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marduk Maratov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
DeeStroy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeeStroy is trying to control the position but Maratov postures up.
Maratov 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.
DeeStroy keeping full guard, as Maratov tries to pass.
Maratov trying to control the position from guard on top but DeeStroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maratov wants to pass the guard but DeeStroy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeeStroy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
DeeStroy prevents Maratov from improving his position.
Maratov is staying active underneath DeeStroy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Maratov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeeStroy wants to pass the guard but Maratov is keeping the position.
Maratov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Maratov is thwarting DeeStroy's attempts to control the position.
Maratov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maratov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
DeeStroy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeeStroy is pressing down on Maratov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maratov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Maratov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeeStroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maratov trying to control the position from guard on top but DeeStroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeeStroy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
DeeStroy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maratov defends it well.
DeeStroy prevents Maratov from improving his position.
DeeStroy wants to take a breather but Maratov is having none of it.
Maratov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Maratov working for submissions but it's allowed DeeStroy to get to half guard.
#T3#
Maratov is looking to improve his position.
DeeStroy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maratov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maratov wants to get back to full guard.
DeeStroy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maratov!
DeeStroy prevents Maratov from getting the reversal.
Maratov tries to hold on but DeeStroy pushes him away. #T4#
Maratov can't escape the position.
Maratov gets back to half guard.
DeeStroy throwing shots but Maratov is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maratov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Maratov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeeStroy defends it easily.
DeeStroy pushing down on Maratov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeeStroy is trying to control. Maratov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maratov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeeStroy is working away from the top position though.
DeeStroy prevents Maratov from improving his position.
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 Gorath DeeStroy will probably get the nod.
That's time! DeeStroy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
DeeStroy swinging wildly here.
Maratov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL2#
Maratov has managed to clinch.
Maratov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeeStroy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A body shot lands from Maratov.
Maratov lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeeStroy backwards.
DeeStroy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Maratov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but DeeStroy regains guard immediately.
DeeStroy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maratov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeeStroy.
Good body shot from Maratov.
#T1#
Maratov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeeStroy backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maratov.
Maratov cracks DeeStroy with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Maratov.
Maratov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maratov lands with a short shot to the head.
Maratov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maratov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeeStroy or not.
DeeStroy tries to stall but Maratov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Maratov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maratov lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maratov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Maratov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maratov lands a shoulder strike.
DeeStroy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maratov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorath DeeStroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Maratov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Maratov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maratov drops an elbow to the side of DeeStroy's head.
Maratov throwing shots but DeeStroy is blocking nicely.
Maratov wants to control but DeeStroy is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maratov trying to control the pace.
Maratov is trying to control the action in half guard but DeeStroy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maratov slips a nice elbow through DeeStroy's hands, connecting with DeeStroy's forehead.
Maratov trying to control the action but DeeStroy is working from the bottom.
Maratov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
DeeStroy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maratov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeeStroy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeeStroy is looking to stand up but Maratov isn't so interested in that idea.
DeeStroy keeping moving, preventing Maratov from controlling successfully.
DeeStroy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maratov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
DeeStroy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maratov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeeStroy has managed to get both his arms back between Maratov's legs - danger averted.
Maratov looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeeStroy is one step ahead there. #T4##SU#
DeeStroy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maratov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
DeeStroy tries to keep at a distance but Maratov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marduk Maratov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maratov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maratov.
Maratov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maratov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maratov scores with a shoulder strike.
Maratov working aggressively here.
DeeStroy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maratov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marduk Maratov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maratov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marduk Maratov!
Marduk Maratov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -45-
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Maratov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maratov tries to move to mount but Peres blocks the move with his legs.
Maratov throws a strike aimed at the side of Peres's head but Peres avoids it well.
Maratov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Peres is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Maratov happy to just control the position for now.
Peres's coaches at Bigfoot BJJ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Check out the look on Maratov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maratov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Maratov thowing shots but they're missing.
Maratov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Maratov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maratov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Maratov unloads with some shots from mount but Peres bucks and avoids them well.
Maratov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maratov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maratov lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maratov looking to ground and pound but Peres is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Maratov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maratov lands a big elbow.
Maratov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Maratov lands a couple of good shots and Peres has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maratov has good solid back control here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Even with his hooks in, Maratov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Peres is breathing heavily.#T2#
Maratov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maratov tries to get the hooks in deep but Peres pushed the leg off.
Maratov is riding his opponent, not letting Peres buck him off.
Maratov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Maratov is punishing Peres with some ground and pound.
Maratov misses with punches from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Maratov.
#T3#
Peres covering up well under a series of strikes from Maratov.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maratov lands a shot to the head.
Maratov is landing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Maratov lands strikes to the head.
Maratov missing with strikes from the back.
Maratov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Peres could be in trouble here!
#T4#
Peres avoids the strikes from Maratov.
Maratov lands a shot to the body.
Peres covering up well and avoiding damage.
Peres covering up well and avoiding damage.
Peres is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Peres covering up well under a series of strikes from Maratov.
Maratov scores with punches to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maratov missing with strikes.
Maratov trying to control.
Maratov misses with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marduk Maratov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maratov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peres takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maratov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peres pinned against the cage. Peres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peres is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Maratov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peres napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maratov trying to control the position but Peres is working away.
Maratov moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maratov landing punches.
Maratov throws a sloppy strike and Peres uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Peres has ended up in Maratov's guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Peres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maratov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peres's guard. #REVB#
Maratov scoring with some ground and pound.
Maratov trying to control but Peres is working from the bottom.
Maratov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peres taking a bit of punishment here - Maratov scoring with strikes. #T2#
Maratov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Maratov crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peres on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maratov working the head with strikes.
Maratov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maratov slows the pace down.
Maratov wants to control but Peres is keeping him busy. #T3#
Maratov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Maratov scoring with punches from side control.
Peres takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maratov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Peres down.
Maratov lands an elbow.
Maratov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peres keeps working.
Marduk Maratov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maratov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Peres is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
Peres taking a bit of punishment here - Maratov scoring with strikes.
Maratov trying to control the action but Peres is working from the bottom.
Peres prevents Maratov from improving position.
Maratov working the head and body with strikes.
Maratov working the ground and pound.
Maratov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peres keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here as Maratov stalls from top position.
Peres defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marduk Maratov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Peres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Maratov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alexi Peres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peres parries the strikes from Maratov easily there. Maratov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Peres to escape.
Maratov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Maratov scoring with punches from side control.
Peres taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maratov is working Peres over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peres taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maratov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Peres sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maratov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Peres's legs.
Maratov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maratov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Peres is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Maratov wants to take a breather but Peres manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Maratov.
Maratov wants to control from the top but Peres keeps moving.
Peres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maratov.
Maratov forces his way into half guard.
Maratov not doing much here.
Maratov is trying to control. Peres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maratov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peres!
Maratov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Peres is in a horrible position here. Maratov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Peres that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maratov landing strikes from the mount.
Maratov lands with some strikes.
Peres takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#Peres is rocked!#T3#
Peres is in a horrible position here. Maratov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Peres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maratov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maratov lands a big elbow - Peres is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Peres is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marduk Maratov!
A very excited looking Marduk Maratov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Gill fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Gill drives through with a takedown into Maratov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gill throwing strikes but missing.
Maratov trying to keep a closed guard but Gill is proving a slippery customer.
Maratov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gill tries to free his leg and advance position but Maratov is retaining full guard.
Maratov keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maratov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gill has managed to get both his arms back between Maratov's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maratov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maratov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gill manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Maratov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gill is retaining full guard. #T1#
Gill 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.
Maratov wants to control from the top but Gill keeps moving.
Maratov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gill is keeping the position for now.
Maratov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maratov looking to pass the guard.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Maratov from controlling successfully.
Maratov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gill is retaining full guard.
Gill trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maratov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gill swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maratov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Maratov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gill trying to control the position.
Maratov wants to control from the top but Gill keeps moving.
Maratov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gill is retaining full guard.
Maratov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maratov connects with a couple of short punches.
Maratov lands a couple of elbows.
Maratov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Maratov looking to pass the guard.
Gill being controlled here, momentarily.
Maratov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maratov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gill's head.
Gill wants to stand up but Maratov is controlling him.
Gill looks winded!
Maratov distracts Gill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maratov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maratov with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Maratov advances position into side control!
Maratov trying to control the position but Gill is working away.
Maratov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gill seems a little lost for a moment, as Maratov dominates the positioning.
Maratov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gill down.
Maratov wants to control but Gill is keeping him busy.
Maratov lands an elbow.
Maratov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gill to see if he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maratov cracks Gill with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maratov works to advance to full mount. Gill defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Maratov breaks from Gill's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gill is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marduk Maratov dominated that round.
That's time! Maratov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maratov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maratov somewhat.
Gill is looking to clinch but Maratov is avoiding it.
#TD#
Maratov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maratov lands in his opponent's guard.
Maratov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gill is retaining full guard.
Maratov with a nice head shot there.
Maratov postures up.
Maratov is working Gill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maratov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maratov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maratov trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom. #T1#
Maratov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maratov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maratov trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
Maratov chips away with some ground and pound.
Maratov wants to pass the guard but Gill is keeping the position.
Maratov working some strikes from top position.
Maratov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gill's head.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Maratov from controlling successfully.
Maratov stopping the sweep attempt from Gill.
Gill is breathing heavily.#T2#
Maratov lands a couple of digs.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Maratov from controlling successfully.
Maratov 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.
Gill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maratov is one step ahead there.
Maratov trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
Maratov pushing down on Gill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maratov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maratov working the head and body with strikes.
Gill taking some punishment here, with Maratov in his half guard.
Maratov winds up and cracks Gill with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Maratov trying to mount his opponent but Gill defends it.
Maratov stalling.
Maratov lands strikes from half guard.
Maratov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gill tries to get to full guard but Maratov has control of the leg.
Maratov wants to free his trapped foot but Gill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maratov is trying to control the action in half guard but Gill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maratov in particular looking to stall.
Maratov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marduk Maratov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Maratov lands with a punch from half guard.
Gill is refusing to be controlled, as Maratov sits in half guard.
Maratov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gill is in trouble now - Maratov has advanced to mount!
Maratov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maratov working Gill over with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maratov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maratov lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maratov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maratov lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marduk Maratov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Maratov fails to land the takedown.
Gill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maratov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marduk Maratov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gill scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Marduk Maratov has been cut.
Maratov shoots for a takedown but Gill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maratov.
Maratov working the head with strikes.
Gill is trying to control Maratov's posture but Maratov avoids it.
Maratov trying to control the position but Gill is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maratov is really struggling to control Gill but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maratov happy to just control the position for now.
Gill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Maratov lands some shots froms side control.
Gill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Maratov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gill down.
Maratov trying to control the action but Gill is working from the bottom.
Maratov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gill can do to turn this around?
Maratov is chipping away with strikes.
Maratov is chipping away with strikes.
Gill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Maratov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gill struggling a bit here.
Maratov tries to advance to mount but Gill instead regains half guard. #T2#
Maratov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maratov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maratov is taking a breather. Gill 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.
Maratov drops an elbow to the side of Gill's head.
Maratov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maratov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maratov working the head and body with strikes.
Maratov trying to pass the guard but Gill defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maratov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Gill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maratov tries to pass to full mount but Gill defends it.
Ground and pound from Maratov.
Maratov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maratov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maratov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maratov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maratov is nestled in close to Gill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gill is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maratov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maratov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maratov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maratov is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Maratov trying to control the action but Gill is working from the bottom.
Maratov working Gill over with strikes.
Maratov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maratov trying to control the pace.
Maratov lands with a punch from half guard.
Maratov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gill keeps working.
Maratov working Gill over with strikes.
Karamvir Gill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maratov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marduk Maratov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maratov, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marduk Maratov!
After winning the bout, Marduk Maratov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Kenshi Fight 36
Date: Oct 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Maratov shoots for a takedown but Louis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Louis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maratov has a takedown stuffed.
Maratov looks for a takedown but Louis sprawls well.
Louis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marduk Maratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Louis slaps away a takedown attempt from Maratov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis tests Maratov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Maratov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Louis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maratov is in Louis's guard.#T1#
Louis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maratov lands a couple of elbows.
Maratov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Louis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maratov trying to control but Louis is working from the bottom.
Louis wants to stand and escape but Maratov is having none of it.
Louis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU#
Maratov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big right from Louis misses.
Louis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maratov momentarily.
#CUT2#It looks like Marduk Maratov has been cut.
Maratov fails to land the takedown.
Maratov throws a body shot but no joy.
Maratov misses with a takedown attempt
and Louis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Louis lands a jab-cross combination.
Maratov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Louis circles away.
Maratov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Louis is fending him off so far but Maratov persists. Nope, Louis circles away and we're back to standing.
Louis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Maratov moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Louis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Louis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Riley Louis!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Riley Louis!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Riley Louis!
Riley Louis wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Riley Louis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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