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Event:
JAG Jones-Garuda
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Sipila forces Marko back against the cage and clinches.
Sipila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sipila lands a damaging elbow.
Sipila pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sipila is working Marko over against the cage.
Sipila scores with a shot to the side of Marko's head.
Sipila lands a left hand.
Sipila is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sipila lands an elbow inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sipila.
Sipila lands with a left to the head.
Marko is breathing heavily.
Sipila lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sipila lands an elbow that stopped Marko in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Sipila.
Sipila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sipila lands a shoulder strike.
Sipila crunches a lovely knee into Marko's ribcage.
A short right from Sipila on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sipila. #T1#
Sipila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sipila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sipila lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Sipila.
Sipila scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Sipila.
Sipila told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sipila lands with a right to the head.
Sipila lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Marko is rocked!
Sipila lands a body shot.
Sipila lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marko backwards.
Good body shot from Sipila.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sipila lands an elbow inside that Marko shrugs off.
Oh Marko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Sipila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Sipila.
Sipila pushes Marko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Sipila lands with a left to the head.
Sipila comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sipila.
Sipila unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Marko! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sipila is unloading with more strikes now! Marko drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Sipila! |
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Event:
JAG Quarantine
Date: May 01, 2020 |
#R1#
McStoner lands a nice shot to the body.
McStoner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marko ducks right into an uppercut from McStoner.
McStoner looks to throw the jab but Marko is out of range.
Marko wants to counter with a clinch but McStoner pushes him away.
McStoner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McStoner scores with a jab to the head.
McStoner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McStoner with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStoner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marko tries to close the distance and clinch up but McStoner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McStoner throws an overhand right that lands on Marko's shoulder, as Marko tries to avoid the shot.
Marko tries to counter with a clinch but McStoner shakes him off and moves away.
McStoner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Marko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McStoner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marko backwards.
McStoner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marko backwards.
Marko blocking some punches.
Marko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McStoner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marko looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
A short right from McStoner.
McStoner lands a hook that snaps the head of Marko backwards.
McStoner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McStoner lands a body shot in the clinch.
McStoner throws a punch but it's blocked by Marko.
McStoner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marko.
Marko looks winded!
McStoner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McStoner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McStoner lands a hook that snaps the head of Marko backwards.
McStoner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McStoner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for McStoner.
McStoner digs a right hand underneath Marko's ribcage. Marko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McStoner avoiding damage as Marko throws knees to the body.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McStoner.
McStoner pushes Marko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from McStoner.
McStoner lands with a right to the head.
McStoner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marko backwards.
McStoner scores with a shot to the side of Marko's head.
Marko takes a shot to the head.
Marko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from McStoner on the inside.
McStoner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McStoner lands a shoulder strike.
McStoner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marko backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McStoner.#BC#
McStoner manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Marko drops his hands momentarily and McStoner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McStoner lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
McStoner lands a big right hand that sends Marko crashing to the mat! McStoner stays standing though and waves Marko back to his feet!#ROC#
Marko is rocked!
McStoner fakes the body blow, causing Marko to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Marko goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duke McStoner!
A very excited looking Duke McStoner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
JAG Neckbreaker vs Diaz
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Marko fails with the takedown.
Marko blocks a jab.
Valen misses with a two punch combination.
Valen looks to land a combination but Marko avoids it well.
Valen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marko circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Valen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marko, pushing him back against the cage.
Marko prevents a body shot from Valen.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valen working aggressively here.
Marko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valens head.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Valen.
Marko prevents a body shot from Valen.
Valen lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Marko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marko moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Kal Valen has been cut.
Marko dives in and grabs Valen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valen pushes down on Marko's head and hops out.
Valen is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Valen closes the distance and clinches.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Marko.
Marko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valen up against the cage.
Valen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Valen misses with some punches.
Valen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Marko.
Marko blocks an uppercut.
Valen tries to throw a body punch but Marko avoids it by throwing Valen back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Valen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valen to keep the fight standing.
Kal Valen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Marko.#T3#
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
Valen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Marko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Valen misses with some punches.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marko blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valen.
Valen misses with the head strike.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marko blocks a body shot from Valen.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Marko. #T4#
Marko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valen is defending well.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marko blocking some punches.
Valen lands a shot to the body.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen misses with some punches.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Marko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marko lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valen has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
Valen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valen misses with the head strike.
Valen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kal Valen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kal Valen's cut.
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##CL#
Valen closes the distance and clinches.
Marko lands an elbow that stopped Valen in his tracks for a moment.
Marko blocks a body shot from Valen.
Valen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valen misses with the head strike.
A short right from Valen on the inside.
Valen misses with some punches.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Marko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko is trying to pull guard but Valen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valen lands a nice shot to the body.
Valen struggles to land a body shot inside as Marko controls his hands.
Valen working aggressively here.
#T1#
Marko throws an elbow that misses.
Marko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valen is defending well for now.
Valen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Marko blocks an uppercut.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
Valen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kal Valen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valen scores with a shot to the side of Marko's head.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Marko breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Marko moves into the clinch.
Valen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Marko blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valen.
Valen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
Valen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marko or not.
Valen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valen.
Marko tries to land knees in the clinch but Valen avoids the damage to the body.
Marko blocking some punches.
Valen throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valen misses with a body punch.
Valen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Marko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marko.
Marko blocking some punches.
A short left from Valen.
Valen tries a body shot but Marko blocks it.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Marko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marko blocking some punches.
#T4#
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Marko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valen misses with the head strike.
Marko is struggling to control the position.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valen working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kal Valen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kal Valen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marko blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valen.
Marko blocking some punches.
Valen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marko has had enough of the clinch but Valen keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko blocking some punches.
Valen can't find room to land a body shot as Marko controls the action.
Valen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valen misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Marko lands a good knee to the midsection. Valen won't want to take too many of those.
Valen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marko can do to turn this around?
Marko blocks an uppercut.
Valen has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
#TD2#
Marko jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marko's guard.
Marko lands some strikes from the bottom.#SU#
Valen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Marko throws a lazy body kick
and Valen counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Marko avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Marko rushes Valen and presses him up against the cage.
Marko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Valen.
#T2#
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valen lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Marko blocking some punches.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marko. #TD2#
Marko pulls guard successfully.
Marko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Valen tries to stand but Marko is controlling from the bottom. #ES2#
Marko pushes Valen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Decent striking displayed by Valen there.
Marko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Valen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Marko takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valen.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Marko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Valen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marko is proving hard to escape from. #T4##SUB2#
Valen is posturing up here but Marko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Valen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Valen has to tap! Slick submission there by Marko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cain Marko!
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Event:
JAG II
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Mulligan moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Marko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Fionn Mulligan has been cut.
Mulligan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulligan stalls.
Mulligan stalling.
Mulligan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#TD2#
Mulligan jumps into guard, dragging Marko to the mat.
Mulligan controlling Marko's posture.
Marko stopping the sweep attempt from Mulligan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marko.
Marko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mulligan wants to sweep here but Marko controlling him for the moment.
Mulligan controls Marko momentarily but Marko frees himself. #T1#
Mulligan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulligan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Marko has his hands on Mulligan's head, controlling the position.
Mulligan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marko's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mulligan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marko flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mulligan lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marko defends it well.
Marko is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Marko is trying to stand up here but Mulligan is controlling him well.
Marko is looking for a sweep. Mulligan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mulligan trying to control the action but Marko is working from the bottom.
Mulligan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marko is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mulligan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mulligan is trying to take his opponent's back.
Marko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mulligan works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Marko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mulligan wants to control the pace but Marko is squirming around nicely.
Mulligan dominating with strikes here.
Marko tries to hold on but Mulligan postures up.
Mulligan throwing strikes here but Marko is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB2#
Mulligan working for a submission but Marko is keeping him at bay.
Mulligan landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Mulligan controlling from the full mount.
Mulligan avoids the attempt from Marko to control.
Mulligan wants to take his opponent's back but instead Marko manages to regain half guard.
Mulligan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulligan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marko! #SUB2#
Mulligan looking to secure an arm triangle but Marko defends it well.
Mulligan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fionn Mulligan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fionn Mulligan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Mulligan forces Marko back against the cage and clinches.
Marko blocking some punches.
Mulligan misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Mulligan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mulligan is standing up over Marko. Marko looks to escape but Mulligan dives into side control.
#REVR#
Mulligan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marko keeps working.
Mulligan tries to move to mount but Marko blocks the move with his legs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mulligan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mulligan is looking to take a break and control but Marko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Marko stops Mulligan from passing to mount.
Mulligan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Marko!
Fionn Mulligan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mulligan trying to control but Marko is having none of it.
Marko is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Marko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mulligan takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marko is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mulligan gets his way!
#T2#
Marko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Marko turns into Mulligan and is now in his guard.
Marko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mulligan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marko is controlling him.
Marko is looking to work some ground and pound but Mulligan has wrist control.#ES2#
Mulligan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Mulligan shoots in and bounces Marko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulligan is one step ahead there. #T3#
Marko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marko is keeping the position for now.
Marko trying to keep a closed guard but Mulligan is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulligan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mulligan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mulligan stops Marko from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Mulligan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marko is keeping the position for now.
Mulligan trying to control but Marko is working from the bottom.
Mulligan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mulligan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marko keeps working. #SU2#
Mulligan stands up.
Marko 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.#CL2#
Mulligan forces Marko back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fionn Mulligan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fionn Mulligan's cut.
That's time! Marko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Marko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Mulligan manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Marko closes the distance and clinches.
Mulligan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marko avoids it.
Mulligan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marko avoids it.
Mulligan can't break the clinch.
Marko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mulligan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mulligan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Mulligan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulligan advances to mount.
Mulligan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marko looks a forlorn figure.
#T1#
Mulligan prevents Marko from getting the reversal.
Marko tries to hold on but Mulligan pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Mulligan.#SUB2#
Mulligan throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Marko has his hands clasped together but Mulligan breaks the hold and Marko is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mulligan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fionn Mulligan!
A relieved looking Fionn Mulligan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
JBL 22
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Marko counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marko's half guard.#SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#ES2#
Marko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marko throws a head kick that misses.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Marko gets a takedown into half guard.
King is looking for a sweep. Marko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marko scores with a couple of nice shots.
King is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marko drops an elbow to the side of King's head. #T1#
Marko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
King is rocked!
King is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marko lands a nice short elbow.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marko creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - King is out cold and this one is all over! Marko climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cain Marko!
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Event:
JBL Summer Madness NOME
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Marko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marko's elbow.
Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steel tries to work over Marko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marko is trying to pull guard but Steel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marko blocks an uppercut.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel pushes Marko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Marko throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel tries to break free but Marko pushes him back against the cage.
Steel lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marko has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Marko controls the action.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Marko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marko prevents Steel from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Marko won't allow it.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marko misses with a body punch.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Marko controls his hands.
Steel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steel can turn it around.#BC#
Marko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Marko tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Marko looks to clinch
and Steel counters with a three punch combo that has Marko backing up. Marko nods at Steel to acknowledge the strikes.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cain Marko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel lands with a straight right. Marko didn't see that one coming.
Marko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marko on the side of the head.
Marko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel tries to bum rush Marko with a series of wild strikes but Marko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marko wants to clinch
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Steel.
Steel with a jab.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel throws a right hand that Marko ducks under and follows up with a left that Marko also avoids with ease.
Marko tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marko tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
#T3#
Marko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marko back to the cage. Steel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marko closes the distance but Steel moves to the side
and Steel counters with a left to the body.
Marko misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Marko wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Marko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marko misses with a combination
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marko fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Marko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marko dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Marko's head and hops out.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Marko misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a left and a right that stings Marko.
Steel with a jab.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Marko misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marko tries to clinch but Steel moves away
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Marko misses with a takedown
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Marko.
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Marko.
Marko doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Marko tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Steel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marko misses with a double jab.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Marko ducks down to avoid it.
Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marko doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Marko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel.
Marko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marko with a body shot.
Steel swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Marko tries to clinch but Steel moves away
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marko looks to clinch
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marko misses with the combination.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marko fails to pull guard.
Steel tries to work over Marko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel tries a body shot but Marko blocks it.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marko tries to clinch up
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Marko tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Marko shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marko closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marko shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel.
Marko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Marko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Marko tries to clinch but Steel moves away
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Marko tries to clinch
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Steel throws a series of punches but Marko avoids them all with ease.
Marko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel catches Marko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Marko is out of range.
Marko tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Marko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Marko throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Marko doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Marko looks to clinch
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel throws a counter combo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Marko. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#T4#
Steel lands with a nice combination. Marko backs away looking to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel misses with a looping left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marko misses with a double jab
and Steel counters with a left to the body.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel connects with a right hand. Marko shakes it off.
Marko fails with the takedown
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marko closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Marko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel lands with a nice combination. Marko backs away looking to recover.
Steel throws a jab when Marko was well out of range.
Marko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Marko moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marko tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Marko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Steel looks to move away, Marko throws a big counter combo but Steel just gets out of the way.
Jack Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel connects with a single shot there.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Cain Marko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marko moves to clinch but Steel breaks away
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Marko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Marko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Marko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steel after a bit of a struggle.
Steel throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marko closes the distance but Steel moves to the side
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Marko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel defends well and Marko ends up having to push Steel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marko doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Steel clobbers Marko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Marko clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Marko moves away and avoids it.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Marko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marko wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Steel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A good leg kick by Marko.
Steel clobbers Marko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marko walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Marko closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Marko pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel stuns Marko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marko misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Marko walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Steel cracks Marko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marko has time to react.#T4#
Marko tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel misses.
Marko tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steel lands a jab-cross combination.
Marko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marko tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Steel throws a jab when Marko was well out of range.
Marko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cain Marko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
Jack Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
JBL Summer Madness Legacy
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Marko has Valen up against the cage in a clinch.
Marko throws an elbow but it misses.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marko is pushing Valen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Valen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valen has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
Valen lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko wants to break free but Valen has control.
Marko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Valen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Marko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Valen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Marko jumps guard.
Marko has a closed guard, preventing Valen from standing up. #SUB2#
Marko is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Valen rolls with it to try and escape but Marko cranks on the arm and Valen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cain Marko!
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Event:
JBL Romero-Bastard III
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Steel gets tackled into the cage by Marko. Marko maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Marko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Marko throwing strikes but missing.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marko's guard. #REVR#
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel won't allow Marko to sweep him here. #T1#
Steel stays in close to Marko's body and controls the position.
Steel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marko has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel controlling from the top position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel wants to control from the top but Marko keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Marko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marko.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Marko wants to clinch.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cain Marko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marko was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Marko with a poor takedown
letting Steel counter with a right hand. #T3#
Marko wants to clinch
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marko misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marko moves to clinch but Steel breaks away
and Marko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel with a jab.
Marko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jack Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Marko.
Marko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marko looks winded!
Steel swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Marko misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marko's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marko looks to clinch
and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marko darts in trying to clinch
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marko closes the distance but Steel moves to the side
and Marko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marko throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steel cracks Marko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marko fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko feints a jab promting Steel to slip. Marko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Marko slips a straight right by Steel.
Marko looks to clinch
and Marko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marko throws a combination that misses
letting Steel counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Marko has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Marko avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
Steel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marko is breathing heavily.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Marko avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Steel.
Marko lands an elbow that stopped Steel in his tracks for a moment.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marko keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Steel.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marko has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marko can do to turn this around?
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Marko.
Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Marko blocks an uppercut.
Marko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel's efforts to push away.
Marko lands a damaging elbow.
Marko is trying to pull guard but Steel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jack Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Marko.#T3#
Marko prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Marko controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marko.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
#BC#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marko shoots and misses
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Marko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Marko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steel wants to control but Marko postures up.
Steel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is trying to stand back up but Marko is controlling him
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Steel is controlling Marko's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel won't allow Marko to get back to his feet.
Marko keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center inform us that Marko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Steel'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marko shoots and misses
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Marko moves into the clinch.
Steel working hard to break the clinch.
Steel prevents a body shot from Marko.
Steel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steel is trying to push Marko away but Marko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Marko is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Steel.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Marko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marko has him pressed against the cage.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Marko keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steel misses with some punches.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steel's brow.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Marko trying to land knees to the body.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Marko.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Marko.
Jack Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Marko misses with a knee to the head.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Marko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marko misses with a takedown
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Jack Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Marko.
Marko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel lands a nice hook to Marko's body. Marko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Marko misses with a leg kick
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Marko has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marko has him pressed against the cage.
Marko trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Steel lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Marko tries to clinch
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Marko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Cain Marko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Marko tries to clinch up
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
Marko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marko closes the distance but Steel moves to the side
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marko misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marko lands with a good body shot.
Marko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steel!
A victorious Jack Steel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Bellator Invicta
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Holmes wants to clinch but Marko slips to the side#TD2#
and Marko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holmes won't be happy with that.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet here but Marko is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holmes's back.
Marko has Holmes flattened out and is raining down punches.
Marko has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Holmes's body.
#SUB2#
Marko is cranking Holmes's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Holmes! He's tightened the choke and Holmes is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cain Marko!
The defeated Robbie Holmes had this to say: 'aaaahh!Bollocks!'.
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Event:
Judgement Night III
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Barzilla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marko.
#CL#
Marko closes the distance and clinches.
Barzilla tries to work over Marko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barzilla misses with a body punch.
Marko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Marko pulls guard.
Marko keeping moving, preventing Barzilla from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barzilla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barzilla wants to control from the top but Marko keeps moving.
Marko wants to sweep here but Barzilla controlling him for the moment.
Marko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Marko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU2#
Barzilla gets to his feet - Marko follows without any prompting.
Barzilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barzilla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barzilla works over Marko's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Marko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barzilla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Marko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barzilla to the mat! Barzilla manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Marko gets to his feet - Barzilla follows without any prompting.
Barzilla shoots in but no luck this time.
Barzilla throws a head kick but Marko moves out of range.
Barzilla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barzilla looks winded!#T2##TD#
Marko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marko showed some decent athleticism there.
Marko prevents Barzilla from standing back up.
Marko is taking a breather. Barzilla says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barzilla for as long as he can get away with.
Barzilla is trying to stand.
Marko working Barzilla over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marko in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Marko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barzilla defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marko wants to pass the guard but Barzilla is defending well.
Barzilla is trying to stand up here but Marko is controlling him well.
Marko slows the pace down in half guard.
Barzilla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barzilla has hold of Marko's hands but Marko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barzilla!
Barzilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marko controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Barzilla regains half guard.
Marko slows the pace down in half guard.
Barzilla is trying to stand back up but Marko is controlling him
Barzilla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU#
Marko postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Barzilla to stand up.
No luck for Barzilla with that takedown attempt.
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 Cain Marko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cain Marko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Marko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barzilla tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marko is in Barzilla's guard.
Barzilla wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Marko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barzilla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barzilla throws a sloppy head kick and Marko moves out of range easily. #CL#
Marko closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Marko pulls guard.
Marko has control of Barzilla's left arm, preventing Barzilla from doing any damage.
Marko continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barzilla has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Marko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barzilla is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Marko pulls down on the head and he's put Barzilla to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cain Marko!
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