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Event:
IFCXS4: S.Heavy v McDonald
Date: Dec 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ipa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ipa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marchand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ipa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here.
Marchand takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ipa lands some shots froms side control.
Ipa grinds an elbow into Marchand's temple.
Marchand takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Ipa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marchand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ipa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#
Marchand is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marchand taking a bit of punishment here - Ipa scoring with strikes.
Marchand is still in real trouble! Can Ipa finish him?
A big shot lands for Ipa! That's hurt Marchand! Will he recover? Ipa fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Jin Ipa!
Jin Jin Ipa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
S02:E07 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Gallow throws a leg kick which misses Marchand's front leg but catches the back leg as Marchand tries to avoid it.
Gallow lands a really nice looking cross but Marchand seems unphased.
Gallow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gallow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gallow connects with a nice looking jab.
Gallow circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Marchand to the canvas! Marchand doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gallow keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finn Gallow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Marchand has a takedown stuffed.
Vazquez misses with a body shot.
Marchand with the counter takedown but Vazquez avoids it easily.#TD2#
Marchand throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vazquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Marchand finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marchand looking to pass the guard.
Marchand pushing down on Vazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marchand moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Marchand looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Marchand moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vazquez has worked his arm free - good work by Vazquez!
#T1#
Vazquez tries to bench press Marchand off him but Marchand keeps the position. #SUB2#
Marchand is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Vazquez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Marchand gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Vazquez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Marchand lets go of the hold and Vazquez can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rod Marchand!
Rod Marchand took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Marchand fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marchand looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Marchand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good, hard body kick but Marchand shrugs it off.
Marchand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp right hand that drops Marchand! Van Der Sluijs lets Marchand back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Marchand is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rod Marchand has been cut.
James Van Der Sluijs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Marchand.
Marchand with a poor takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good, hard body kick but Marchand shrugs it off.
Marchand is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Der Sluijs finish him?
Marchand misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Van Der Sluijs!
James Van Der Sluijs made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 7241 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Marchand (ranked 7570 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marchand's choice of entrance music: Daisy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rod Marchand!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henry Jr. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Henry Jr (4) vs (0) Marchand
Marchand stops Henry Jr from passing to mount.
Marchand is trying to improve his position.
Henry Jr is staying tight to Marchand's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Marchand prevents Henry Jr from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marchand, who protects the arm well.
Marchand seems a little lost for a moment, as Henry Jr dominates the positioning.
Henry Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Marchand is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Henry Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Further stalling from Henry Jr.
Marchand tries to buck Henry Jr off but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henry Jr is staying tight to Marchand's torso, preventing him from escaping.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Henry Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henry Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marchand's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marchand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henry Jr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marchand! Score +2 for reaching mount: Henry Jr (6) vs (0) Marchand
Henry Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marchand keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marchand has given up his back. Will we see Henry Jr going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Henry Jr (9) vs (0) Marchand
Marchand is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchand manages to reverse the position and now he's in Henry Jr's guard. Nice work there by Marchand.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (9) vs (2) Marchand
Henry Jr trying to control the position here.
Marchand trying to control but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr has control of Marchand's left arm, preventing Marchand from doing any damage.
Marchand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry Jr is keeping the position for now.
Henry Jr looking for a guillotine here but Marchand defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchand looking to pass the guard.
Henry Jr pulls Marchand in close to prevent any damage.
Henry Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (11) vs (2) Marchand
Henry Jr content to stall in guard here.
Henry Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (14) vs (2) Marchand
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Marchand is defending well.
Marchand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henry Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henry Jr controls the position from side control.
Henry Jr works to advance to full mount. Marchand defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Henry Jr (16) vs (2) Marchand
Henry Jr controlling from mount.
Henry Jr is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Marchand is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Henry Jr (19) vs (2) Marchand
Marchand tries to escape the position.
Marchand looks winded!
Henry Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marchand knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marchand for a finish.
Henry Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marchand knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marchand for a finish.
Marchand is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Henry Jr has the hooks in. Marchand is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marchand fending off the submission attempt from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr looking for the choke from the back.
Henry Jr looking to break Marchand's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Marchand remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Henry Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Henry Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marchand has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Marchand right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Henry Jr controlling the positon.
Henry Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marchand has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Henry Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marchand doesn't escape.
Marchand defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Henry Jr looking for the choke from the back.
Marchand tries to escape but Henry Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marchand showing good submission defense here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is trying to stick to Marchand's back but Marchand is turning into Henry Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Henry Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marchand. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (19) vs (4) Marchand
Henry Jr trying to control the position here.
Marchand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry Jr is keeping the position for now.
Henry Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in IC&E Academy inform me that Marchand has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Henry Jr pulls Marchand in close to his closed guard and prevents Marchand from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marchand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry Jr is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (21) vs (4) Marchand
Henry Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marchand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr passes into half guard.
Marchand tries to roll over but Henry Jr keeps him under control.
Henry Jr passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (24) vs (4) Marchand
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Henry Jr has control of Marchand's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marchand regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Henry Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marchand has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marchand! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (24) vs (6) Marchand
Henry Jr 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.
Henry Jr controlling the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr has his foot on Marchand's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marchand works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry Jr wants to sweep here but Marchand controlling him for the moment.
Marchand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry Jr is keeping the position for now.
Henry Jr pulls Marchand in close to his closed guard and prevents Marchand from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marchand wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marchand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marchand's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (26) vs (6) Marchand
Henry Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marchand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Marchand is keeping the position.
Marchand can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry Jr controls the pace.
Henry Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henry Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henry Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Henry Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry Jr moves into full mount! Marchand won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (29) vs (6) Marchand
Marchand is looking to get to half guard.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marchand for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr takes the fight on points by 29 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Duece Monroe (ranked 6963 p4p, 578 weight class) and Rod Marchand (ranked 7507 p4p, 0 weight class). Marchand comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Daisy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rod Marchand is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Duece Monroe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rod Marchand!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Monroe. No joy for Marchand on that attempt.
Marchand tries for a takedown but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monroe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monroe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marchand regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Monroe (2) vs (0) Marchand
Monroe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe wants to pass the guard but Marchand is keeping the position.
Monroe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monroe defends well.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marchand looks winded!
Marchand is trying to keep Monroe in close.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe passes Marchand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchand tries to roll over but Monroe keeps him under control.
Monroe is trying to control. Marchand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monroe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marchand sees it coming and defends easily.
Marchand tries to roll over but Monroe keeps him under control.
Monroe wants to pass to mount but Marchand is defending the position.
Marchand tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is trying to control. Marchand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marchand wants to improve his position but Monroe is controlling well.
Monroe trying to control from half guard but Marchand is working away.
Monroe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marchand is staying active underneath Monroe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Monroe is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchand is looking for a sweep. Monroe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marchand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Monroe wants to work for an arm triangle but Marchand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Monroe seems content to control.
Monroe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marchand defends it well.
Monroe is keen to just control but Marchand is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe seems to be looking for submissions.
Monroe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marchand has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IC&E Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Monroe is trying to control. Marchand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marchand slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Monroe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marchand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marchand looking for a triangle here. Monroe is fighting it but it looks tight! Marchand pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Monroe is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rod Marchand!
After the big win, Rod Marchand made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Marchand shoots in and gets a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Marchand connects with a couple of short punches.
Marchand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Marchand is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Marchand wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Marchand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marchand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchand is controlling him.
Marchand scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marchand wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand wants to stand but Hunt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marchand slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marchand is working Hunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Marchand chips away with some ground and pound.
Marchand looking to pass the guard.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Marchand is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Marchand is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Marchand is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marchand is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Marchand has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Marchand is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in half guard, Marchand seems content to control.#SUB2#
Marchand is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Marchand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunt tries to roll over but Marchand keeps him under control.
Marchand scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Marchand is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Marchand wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt trying to control but Marchand postures up.
#SUB2#
Marchand is working for a submission of some sort.
Marchand wants to stand up but Hunt is controlling the position.
We've been informed that Marchand has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Marchand is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Marchand.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Marchand is controlling well.
Marchand looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hunt wants to control but Marchand is keeping busy.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marchand thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marchand stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Marchand dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Hunt 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.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Marchand won't let him. #SUB2#
Marchand looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Marchand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Marchand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Marchand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marchand keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Marchand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Marchand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Marchand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marchand is trying to keep Hunt in close.
#SUB#
Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marchand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marchand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Marchand has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Marchand controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself. #SUB2#
Marchand has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Marchand has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hunt should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marchand has tightened it up now! Hunt should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rod Marchand!
Rod Marchand gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Kassim does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marchand walks into a jab.
Marchand takes one to the chin there.#KD#
Kassim cracks Marchand with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kassim has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marchand to stand back up!#ROC#
Marchand is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marchand walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Marchand limp body while Kassim jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cheikh Kassim!
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Event:
TBD#32: Dali vs Brandis
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Marchand looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dar!#SUB#
Marchand tries for a kimura but Dar is defending well.
Dar throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Dar holds on to Marchand's head and controls the position momentarily.
Dar is looking to regain half guard here but Marchand keeps moving and retains side control.
Dar defending against the ground and pound.
Marchand misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Marchand tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Dar is trying to control Marchand's posture but Marchand avoids it.
Dar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marchand trying to hold on to Dar's head to control him but Dar postures up.
#SUB2#
Dar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Marchand could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dar has cracked it and Marchand is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noam Dar!
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Event:
TBD#24
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Dar takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Dar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marchand regains guard.
Marchand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dar wants to control from the top but Marchand keeps moving.
Dar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marchand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand is trying to control the position but Dar postures up.
Dar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Marchand is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dar defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Marchand working for a triangle but Dar defends it easily.
Dar pushing down on Marchand's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marchand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marchand wants to control but Dar is keeping busy.
Marchand wants to get back to full guard but Dar has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchand is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Marchand is still trying to improve position.
Dar is looking to take a break and control but Marchand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dar happy to just control the position for now.
Dar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marchand!
Dar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dar.#T3#
Dar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Marchand is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Marchand has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Dar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marchand is now in Dar's guard. A big mistake from Dar there, giving up the dominant position!
Dar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marchand wants to control from the top but Dar keeps moving. #T4#
Marchand is looking to pass into half guard but Dar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dar is in guard.#REVR#
Dar stays in close to Marchand's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Marchand throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dar escapes and throws Marchand's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Dar tries for a kimura but Marchand is defending well.
Dar trying to control the position but Marchand is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Dar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Marchand closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Dar actively working from the bottom here.
Marchand tries to pass to full mount but Dar defends it.
Dar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Marchand tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marchand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marchand is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Marchand sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dar defending well though. #SUB#
Dar actively working from the bottom here.
Dar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marchand scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dar is not content to let Marchand control the position.
Dar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Marchand is working for a kimura but Dar is defending it quite comfortably.
Dar tries to get to full guard but Marchand has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marchand tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dar.
Dar moves into full guard.
Dar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marchand looking to sit in guard and control but Dar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Marchand looking to control but Dar passes into half guard.
#T3#
Marchand trying to control here.
Marchand looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dar controlling the action here.
Dar wants to get back to his feet.
Marchand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marchand.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marchand working a defensive guard here.
Dar wants to control from the top but Marchand keeps moving. #SUB2#
Marchand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Noam Dar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Marchand shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dar napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Marchand swings around for an armbar but Dar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marchand's guard.
Dar scoring with some ground and pound.
Noam Dar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Dar.
Dar working some strikes from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Marchand working for submissions but it's allowed Dar to get to half guard.
Dar controlling the action here.
Marchand wants to improve his position but Dar is controlling well.
Marchand keeps trying to improve his position.
Well, if Dar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Marchand tries to roll over but Dar keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dar is pressing down on Marchand's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marchand is holding on for now.
Well, if Dar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Marchand looking for subs from the bottom but Dar mounts him!
Marchand wants to control but Dar is having none of it.#T3#
Marchand is trying desperately to improve position.
Dar content just to control the position here.
Marchand is looking to improve his position but Dar isn't that keen on the idea.
Marchand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dar controlling his opponent.
Dar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Marchand is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dar lands a big shot there that rocks Marchand but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dar controlling from the full mount.
Dar looking to control but Marchand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dar controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noam Dar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noam Dar!
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Event:
TBD#20 BULVER vs. AMANA
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Marchand swats away the attempt to clinch by Gavin.
Despite the aggression on Marchand's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marchand on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Gavin closes the distance and clinches.
Gavin scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Marchand works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU2#
Marchand stands up and waves to Gavin to follow him.
Marchand blocks a head kick by Gavin.
Marchand avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Marchand shoots in for a takedown but Gavin shows good takedown defense.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gavin enables Marchand to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gavin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Marchand is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gavin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Marchand trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchand tries to free his leg and advance position but Gavin is retaining full guard.
Marchand slips nicely into half guard.
Marchand with the ground and pound but Gavin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marchand throwing strikes from guard but Gavin blocks nicely.
Gavin trying to control the position.
Gavin can't keep his opponent in guard - Marchand advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Gavin is defending against the submission attempts here by Marchand.
Gavin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Marchand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Marchand looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Marchand is looking for submissions but instead, Gavin has regained full guard.
#T3#
Marchand postures up in Gavin's guard and throws a big left but Gavin blocks it.
Marchand looking to pass the guard.
Marchand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marchand advances to half guard.
Marchand not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marchand missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gavin is breathing heavily.
Marchand frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marchand lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB2#
Marchand is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gavin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gavin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Marchand tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gavin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gavin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marchand.
Marchand raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Marchand dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Marchand shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marchand drops an elbow to the side of Gavin's head. #SUB2#
Marchand is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gavin has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchand thows a huge punch but Gavin dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand wants to control but Gavin is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Marchand seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gavin has recovered full guard.
Marchand makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB2#
Marchand is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marchand throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Marchand from controlling successfully.
Marchand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gavin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marchand not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gavin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marchand on the ground.
Marchand looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marchand trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marchand is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gavin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gavin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gavin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gavin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Marchand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gavin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Marchand pulls Gavin in to control the position.
Marchand looking to control.
Gavin wants to control from the top but Marchand keeps moving.
Marchand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Gavin is posturing up here but Marchand has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gavin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gavin has to tap! Slick submission there by Marchand!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rod Marchand!
Rod Marchand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TBD#17 CARTER vs. BEAST
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Coon rushes Marchand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marchand's defenses.
Marchand drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marchand goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coon prevents it.
Coon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coon lands an elbow inside.
Marchand is looking to break free of the clinch but Coon has double underhooks.
Marchand drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Justin Coon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Marchand.
Coon lands an elbow just above Marchand 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coon.
Marchand is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coon to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marchand changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Marchand closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Coon pushes Marchand away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marchand gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marchand postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coon is pushing Marchand's head away, looking to escape. Marchand manages to hold on to the position though.
Marchand trying to control the action but Coon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marchand working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marchand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marchand wants to control but Coon is keeping him busy.
Coon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Coon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marchand.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Marchand swings around for an armbar but Coon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marchand's guard.
Coon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marchand on the ground.
Marchand trying to keep a closed guard but Coon is proving a slippery customer.
Coon wants to get up but he can't break Marchand's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Marchand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Marchand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coon wants to get up but he can't break Marchand's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB2#
Marchand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marchand is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Marchand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marchand is proving hard to escape from.
We've been informed that Marchand has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marchand is trying to control the position but Coon postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Coon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Marchand gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Marchand is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coon defends it well.
Coon is trying to stand up here but Marchand is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Marchand is working for a submission of some sort.
Marchand looks winded!
Coon pushes Marchand off looking to stand but Marchand dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Coon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Marchand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coon tries to clinch there but Marchand circles away.
#CL#
Coon has Marchand up against the cage in a clinch.
Coon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Marchand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coon throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Coon. No joy for Marchand on that attempt.
Marchand shoots in for a takedown but Coon shows good takedown defense.
Justin Coon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Marchand.#CL#
Coon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marchand, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Coon lands a knee to the body.
Marchand is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Coon.
Coon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coon is pressed up against the cage. Marchand has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coon down to the mat. Coon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marchand can do to turn this around?#CL#
Coon moves into the clinch.
Coon scores a nice knee to the body.
Marchand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Coon.
Nice elbow from Coon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Coon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marchand wants a takedown but no success here.
Coon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marchand's defenses. #T2#
Marchand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coon lands an elbow that stopped Marchand in his tracks for a moment.
Justin Coon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coon lands a knee to the body.
Coon lands a damaging elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Coon.
Coon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coon with a knee to the head.
Coon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marchand's face.
Coon trying to control the position but instead, Marchand has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coon into the cage.#TD#
Coon is trying to trip Marchand. He has hold of a leg but Marchand is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Coon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Marchand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coon wanted to stand there but Marchand had control of the position. #T3#
Marchand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Marchand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coon wants to stand but Marchand has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Marchand is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coon defends well.
Coon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marchand is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Marchand is working an open guard so Coon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Coon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marchand. #CL#
Coon moves into range and clinches up with Marchand.
Coon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coon lands an elbow inside.
Coon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marchand takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Coon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Marchand can't fight it off and eventually Coon manages to take the fight to the floor. Marchand looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Coon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marchand dives in and grabs Coon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coon pushes down on Marchand's head and hops out.
Coon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Coon rushes Marchand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marchand jumps guard but Coon stands there with Marchand around his waist. Marchand gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Coon.
Marchand fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Justin Coon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Marchand.
Marchand has had enough of the clinch but Coon keeps him there for the moment.
Coon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marchand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marchand is trying to pull guard but Coon has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coon landing knees to the body.
#TD#
Coon jumps into guard, dragging Marchand to the mat.
Marchand passes Coon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coon is trying to stand up here but Marchand is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Marchand is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Coon is looking to escape.
Marchand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coon tries to kick Marchand off in order to stand up. Marchand Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Coon wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Coon throws Marchand to one side and escapes!
Coon moves in looking to clinch but Marchand pushes him off.
Marchand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Coon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coon wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Coon darts in and clinches Marchand up against the cage.
Coon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coon scores with a knee to the head.
Coon scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coon has a couple of punches blocked by Marchand.
Coon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marchand's defenses. #TD#
Coon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marchand regains guard.
Coon won't allow Marchand to get back to his feet.
Marchand looking to control.
Coon wanted to stand there but Marchand had control of the position. #T3##SUB2#
Coon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marchand has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coon has managed to get both his arms back between Marchand's legs - danger averted.
Coon wants to stand but Marchand has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Marchand looking for a guillotine here but Coon defends easily.
Coon is looking to stand up but Marchand won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Marchand has closed the distance and engaged Coon in a clinch.
Coon lands a damaging elbow.
Coon lands a nice elbow.
Coon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marchand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coon lands a good knee to the midsection. Marchand won't want to take too many of those.
Coon lands an elbow just above Marchand 's eye.
Coon crunches a lovely knee into Marchand's ribcage.
Coon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coon lands a good knee to the midsection. Marchand won't want to take too many of those.
Coon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD#
Coon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marchand regains guard immediately.
Rod Marchand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Coon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marchand has a closed guard, preventing Coon from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Coon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Coon!
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Event:
TBD#16 TYME vs. VASH
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Marchand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murray sprawls well. Murray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marchand gets slowly back to his feet.
Murray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murray.
Marchand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murray defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Marchand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Murray lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Murray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray has Marchand pushed against the cage.
Marchand wants a takedown.
Murray connects with a knee to the head.
Marchand looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray lands a good knee to the midsection. Marchand won't want to take too many of those.
Marchand is breathing heavily.
Murray leaning against his opponent.
Murray lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Murray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray stalling.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Marchand's ribcage. Marchand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murray cracks Marchand with a nice body shot.
Murray is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murray will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marchand up against the cage.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rod Marchand has been cut.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray with a knee to the head.
Murray lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Marchand is rocked!
Murray lands a knee to the head.
Oh Marchand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Our sources have told us that Marchand has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marchand backwards.
Murray has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Marchand - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Murray, and another! Marchand is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Joseph Murray!
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Event:
TBD#13 CARTER vs. SCHWARZENEGG
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gavin has closed the distance and engaged Marchand in a clinch.
Marchand is working for takedown but Gavin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Our sources have told us that Marchand has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Marchand has hold of one of Gavin's legs. Gavin is fighting the takedown attempt but Marchand gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Marchand trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchand looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marchand accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gavin pulls Marchand in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin keeping full guard, as Marchand tries to pass.
Marchand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gavin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Gavin 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.
Gavin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marchand.
Marchand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gavin controls Marchand momentarily but Marchand frees himself.
Gavin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marchand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marchand pushing down on Gavin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marchand 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.
It looks like Marchand is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Marchand looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Marchand seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Marchand is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gavin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marchand.
Marchand throwing shots but Gavin is blocking nicely.
Gavin wants to improve his position but Marchand is controlling well.
Marchand is pressing down on Gavin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gavin is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Marchand is looking for a kimura here.
Marchand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gavin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Marchand wants to work for an arm triangle but Gavin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marchand is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gavin reverses the position - he's now on top in Marchand's guard.
Marchand trying to control the position.
#T4##SUB#
Marchand is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gavin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Marchand's body to avoid the submission. Marchand has instead reached around Gavin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Marchand arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rod Marchand!
After the fight, Rod Marchand 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:
WW#5 VIEIRA vs. ODLA
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Dar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marchand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Dar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marchand is looking for a sweep. Dar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Dar seems content to control.
Marchand holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marchand wants to get back to full guard.
Dar wants to pass the guard but Marchand is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marchand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dar pulls his head out easily.
Dar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Marchand regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marchand is keeping the position for now.
Dar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dar postures up.
#SUB2#
Marchand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marchand is trying to keep Dar in close.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dar swats away the attempt to clinch by Marchand.
Dar tried to counter with a leg kick but Marchand avoided it.
Marchand has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dar is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Dar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marchand to the ground. Dar is now in Marchand's guard.
Dar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Marchand looking for a guillotine here but Dar defends easily.
Dar 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. #T3#
Dar won't allow Marchand to get back to his feet.
Dar 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.
Dar trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marchand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marchand defends it nicely.
Marchand wants to counter with a clinch but Dar pushes him away.#TD2#
Marchand fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dar to the ground. Marchand is now in Dar's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchand is controlling him.
Marchand postures up.
#SUB#
Dar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Noam Dar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Marchand closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marchand lands in his opponent's guard.
Dar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marchand is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marchand has gone for a leg lock! Dar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marchand's guard.#REVR#
Dar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SUB#
Dar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee asks Dar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dar prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Dar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marchand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dar trying to control the position but Marchand is working away.
Dar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marchand tries to buck Dar off but Dar is having none of it.
Marchand is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Marchand regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marchand being controlled here, momentarily.
Dar is pushing down on Marchand's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marchand is fighting to maintain full guard but Dar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marchand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dar lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Dar wants to pass the guard but Marchand is defending well.
Marchand wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Dar seems content to control.
Noam Dar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dar working over Marchand with some ground and pound. Marchand looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marchand wants to control but Dar is keeping busy.
Dar is looking to advance position but Marchand won't allow it.
Dar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Dar is working for a submission of some sort.
Dar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marchand! #T4#
Marchand is trying desperately to improve position.
Dar controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Dar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dar shoots in for a double leg but Marchand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marchand doesn't manage to clinch there - Dar circles away.
Dar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marchand is fending him off so far but Dar persists. Nope, Marchand circles away and we're back to standing.
Marchand tries to clinch there but Dar circles away.
Marchand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noam Dar. 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.#TD2#
Marchand fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dar sprawls well initially but Marchand persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dar is looking to get back to is feet but Marchand passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Marchand is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Dar wants to get back to his feet but Marchand drags him back down.
Dar tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Dar is trying to get back to half guard.
Marchand wants to control but Dar is keeping him busy.
Marchand postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dar wants to control but Marchand postures up.#SUB2#
Marchand has hold of Dar's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dar tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Marchand cranks the arm and Dar screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dar, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rod Marchand!
Rod Marchand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TBD#5 ASKREN vs. CARTER
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Dar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marchand as he avoids it easily.
Dar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marchand misses with a wild combination.
Marchand scores with a hook to the body. Dar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dar swats away the attempt to clinch by Marchand.
Marchand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Marchand is predictable there #TD2#
and Dar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Marchand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Marchand looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dar has picked Marchand up and slammed him! Marchand can't keep hold of the triangle and Dar manages to pass to side control!
Dar advances nicely into full mount.
Dar controlling from mount. #T1#
Marchand working to try and regain half guard.
Marchand looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Dar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marchand.
Marchand tries to roll but Dar sticks to his back.
Marchand trying to control the position but Dar manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Marchand is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dar keeps control of the position as Marchand tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Marchand preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dar.
Good control from Dar.
It looks like Dar 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.
Dar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3#
Dar is trying to stick to Marchand's back but Marchand is turning into Dar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marchand.
Marchand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dar wants to get back to his feet but Marchand is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dar trying to control the position here.
Marchand throwing strikes from guard but Dar blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Dar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marchand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dar has his hands on Marchand's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Marchand won't allow Dar to sweep him here.
Dar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dar slips nicely into half guard.
Marchand moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Marchand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Dar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marchand throws a head kick but Dar moves out of range.
Dar fails to land the takedown.
Marchand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marchand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marchand misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marchand won't be happy with that.
Marchand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marchand keeps working.
Dar is breathing heavily.
Dar working the ground and pound. #T1#
Dar taking a breather here.
Marchand is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dar is looking to take a break and control but Marchand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marchand tries to roll over but Dar keeps him under control.
Dar controlling the action here.
Marchand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Dar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marchand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marchand.#SUB#
Marchand isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dar stacks Marchand on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dar!
Dar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marchand is trying to work for a sweep but Dar has mounted him!
Noam Dar has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Dar wants to take his opponent's back but Marchand doesn't allow it.
Dar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marchand to take his back!
Marchand looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dar is trying to stick to Marchand's back but Marchand is turning into Dar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marchand.
Marchand advances position into side control!#SUB#
Marchand tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marchand has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Marchand is trying to move to mount but Dar reverses beautifully and ends up in Marchand's guard.
Dar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marchand trying to control the position.
Dar is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dar slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Dar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marchand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marchand lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marchand throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dar counters with a shoot takedown. Marchand fights it but they end up in guard.
Dar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Marchand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dar defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar is continuing to stall.#T1#
Dar passes Marchand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dar connects with a nice short shot to Marchand's temple.
Dar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marchand keeps working.
Dar slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Marchand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marchand wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marchand is working hard here to advance position.
Dar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dar wants to pass the guard but Marchand is defending well.
Still in half guard, Dar seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rod Marchand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Marchand throws out a powerful jab.
Marchand throws a right and a left that Dar avoids nicely.
Dar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dar shoots in looking for a takedown. Marchand tries to sprawl out of it but Dar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marchand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rod Marchand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dar shoots in and drives through. Marchand sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Marchand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marchand thows a leg kick but Dar checks it #TD2#
and Dar counters with a takedown into side control.
Dar trying to control the position but Marchand is working away.
Marchand is trying to get back to half guard.
Marchand sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Marchand moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marchand keeping moving, preventing Dar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marchand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marchand being controlled here, momentarily.
Rod Marchand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noam Dar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marchand's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noam Dar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dar 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noam Dar!
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Event:
TBD#2 SHAHEN vs. DILLON
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Cumberbatch goes for a double leg but Marchand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marchand continues to drive forward.
Marchand lands a jab to the head.
Cumberbatch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Cumberbatch 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.
Cumberbatch trying to control but Marchand is working from the bottom.
Marchand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marchand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cumberbatch defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cumberbatch postures up.
Cumberbatch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cumberbatch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marchand can't keep his opponent in guard - Cumberbatch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Marchand wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cumberbatch is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Cumberbatch seems to be looking for submissions.
Marchand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cumberbatch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cumberbatch trying to control from Marchand's half guard. Marchand has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cumberbatch drops back looking for a leg! Marchand is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marchand manages to kick Cumberbatch off! Cumberbatch jumps back into Marchand's guard. #SUB2#
Marchand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Marchand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marchand looks winded!
Cumberbatch passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cumberbatch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marchand keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cumberbatch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marchand keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Cumberbatch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marchand doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cumberbatch. #SUB#
Cumberbatch seems to be looking for submissions.
Cumberbatch is looking to take a break and control but Marchand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cumberbatch is thwarting Marchand's attempts to control the position.
Cumberbatch trying to control from half guard but Marchand is working away. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Cumberbatch is looking for a kimura but Marchand is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cumberbatch to get the leverage.
Cumberbatch is trying to control the action in half guard but Marchand is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Cumberbatch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marchand sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cumberbatch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marchand sees it coming and defends easily.
Marchand wants to improve his position but Cumberbatch is controlling well.
Marchand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cumberbatch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marchand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marchand is refusing to be controlled, as Cumberbatch sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Cumberbatch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marchand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cumberbatch.
Cumberbatch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cumberbatch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marchand.
Cumberbatch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marchand manages to circle out of the way.
Marchand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cumberbatch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cumberbatch is defended easily by Marchand.
Marchand throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Cumberbatch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marchand! #SUB#
Cumberbatch is working to tighten his grip on Marchand's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Marchand has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cumberbatch is really squeezing tight and eventually Marchand passes out! Cumberbatch breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Benedict Cumberbatch!
An out of breath Benedict Cumberbatch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LHW/WW) Round 2
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Marchand shoots in and drives through. Hawk sprawls well.
Marchand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Marchand.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marchand moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Nevil Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marchand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Marchand uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Marchand gets a double leg takedown into Hawk's guard.#SUB2#
Marchand thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marchand slips nicely into half guard.
Hawk pushes Marchand off looking to stand but Marchand dives back in and keeps control.
Hawk taking some punishment here, with Marchand in his half guard.
Marchand looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawk is trying to stand.
#T1#
Marchand lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hawk won't allow Marchand to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Marchand is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hawk sees it coming and defends easily.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Marchand is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hawk is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marchand seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hawk is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rod Marchand!
Rod Marchand decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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