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Event:
CMMA 161 Wagner v Kanaani
Date: Sep 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Marmalade closes the distance and clinches.
Marmalade pushes Conors back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marmalade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marmalade pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Marmalade has clasped his hands together around Conors's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Conors sneaks out the side door and pushes Marmalade away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conors tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marmalade defends well and Conors ends up having to push Marmalade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Marmalade has Conors up against the cage in a clinch.
Conors misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Marmalade as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Marmalade.
Conors looks winded!
Conors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conors's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marmalade gets through Conors's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Marmalade turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Marmalade lands an elbow. #SUB#
Marmalade is working to tighten his grip on Conors's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Conors has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Marmalade is really squeezing tight and eventually Conors passes out! Marmalade breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh Marmalade!
A determined Josh Marmalade didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Brenon Conors stepped up to the mic, saying 'Book me & Fight ne'. |
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Event:
CMMA 149 Wright v Owens
Date: Aug 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Christoforou scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Josh Marmalade has been cut.
Marmalade looks to land a left hand but Christoforou moved out of range nicely.
Christoforou fakes the body blow, causing Marmalade to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Marmalade goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panagiotis Christoforou! |
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Event:
CMMA 135 Dinapoli v Corleone
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Marmalade just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marmalade.
Khan slips a jab from Marmalade.
Marmalade drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marmalade shoots in looking for a takedown. Khan tries to sprawl out of it but Marmalade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Marmalade's ribs.
Marmalade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marmalade slips a jab from Khan.
A big right from Khan misses.
Marmalade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.
Khan scores with the left hand. Marmalade knows he should have avoided that one.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marmalade on the side of the head.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan misses the jab.
Marmalade moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Marmalade misses the target. #T1#
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marmalade.
Marmalade throws a big counter combination but Khan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Marmalade moves into range and clinches up with Khan.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marmalade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marmalade misses with a punch to the body.
Marmalade misses with a punch to the body.
Khan misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Khan.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marmalades head.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marmalade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khan slowing the pace effectively.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marmalade backwards.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marmalade misses with some punches.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marmalade backwards.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marmalade blocking some punches.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Marmalade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Marmalade.
Marmalade is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khan is keeping busy.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marmalade is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khan to keep the fight standing.
Marmalade looking to slow down the pace here.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marmalade.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marmalade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Marmalade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marmalade blocking some punches.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Marmalade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Khan working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khan as Marmalade tries to tie him up.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marmalade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marmalade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan lands a left hand.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Marmalade avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan stalling in the clinch but Marmalade improves position.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marmalade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marmalade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Marmalade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marmalade scores with a shot to the side of Khan's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Marmalade.
Marmalade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Marmalade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghengis Khan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marmalade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan misses with a left hand #CL#
and Marmalade counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marmalade backwards.
Marmalade is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Khan blocks a body shot from Marmalade.
Khan stalling in the clinch.
Khan works on Marmalade's body with a couple of short punches.
Khan is struggling to control the position.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade lands with a left to the head.
Khan effectively controlling the action here.
Khan lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Marmalade blocks a body shot from Khan.
Khan working aggressively here.
Marmalade is working for takedown but Khan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marmalade scores with a hook to the body.
Marmalade swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan is working Marmalade over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marmalade has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
A short uppercut from Khan.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghengis Khan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Marmalade to his knees! Khan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghengis Khan! |
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Event:
CMMA 122 Willington v Jackson
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Marmalade misses the shot to the body.
Josh Marmalade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson takes a swing at Marmalade's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marmalade shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marmalade tries to clinch #KD#
and Ferguson counters with a nice right hand that sends Marmalade toppling to the canvas! Marmalade scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ferguson finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Josh Marmalade has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marmalade misses the shot to the body.
Marmalade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marmalade tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ferguson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Marmalade darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Ferguson counters with a nice right hand that sends Marmalade toppling to the canvas! Marmalade scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ferguson finish him?!#ROC#Marmalade is rocked!
Ferguson plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Marmalade to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Marmalade just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Khabib Ferguson!
Khabib Ferguson 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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Event:
CMMA 111 Kanaani v Hatfield
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Marmalade 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.
Vieira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marmalade tries to avoid it but Vieira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marmalade to the ground. Marmalade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vieira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Marmalade. Beautiful body shot.
Vieira looks winded!#CL#
Marmalade clinches.
A short right from Marmalade.
Marmalade lands with a left to the head.
Marmalade gets through Vieira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vieira being controlled against the cage.
Marmalade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marmalade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Marmalade. #TD#
Marmalade tightens his grip and picks Vieira up, before dumping him to the ground. Vieira manages to land in guard.
Marmalade trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Vieira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marmalade controls the pace.
Marmalade with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marmalade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Marmalade from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marmalade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vieira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Marmalade circles away easily
and Marmalade counters with a straight right hand.
Vieira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vieira shoots and misses
and Marmalade counters with a left to the body.
Josh Marmalade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Vieira.
Marmalade throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Vieira stumbling backwards into the cage! Vieira bounces back off the cage towards Marmalade, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Marmalade lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Marmalade celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Marmalade! |
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Event:
CMMA 103
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Islandish clinches up against the cage.
Marmalade throws an elbow but it misses.
Islandish is trying to pull guard but Marmalade has him pressed against the cage.
Marmalade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islandish.
Marmalade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Islandish.
Marmalade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marmalade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marmalade lands with a light punch inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Islandish 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.
Marmalade misses with an elbow over the top.
Marmalade stops a takedown attempt from Islandish.
Marmalade lands with a light punch inside.
Marmalade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Islandish looks winded!#TD#
Islandish is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marmalade is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Islandish to the mat. Islandish regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islandish can't keep his opponent in guard - Marmalade advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Marmalade is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Islandish is just riding it out for now. Marmalade eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Islandish throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Marmalade stalling.
Marmalade has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Islandish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marmalade.
Marmalade landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marmalade prevents Islandish from improving his position.
Islandish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Islandish trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islandish tries to kick Marmalade off but Marmalade keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marmalade is pressing down on Islandish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Islandish is holding on for now. #SUB#
Marmalade wants to work for an arm triangle but Islandish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marmalade 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.
Islandish has a hand on Marmalade's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marmalade takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Marmalade controlling from mount.
Marmalade fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marmalade looking to finish with strikes here!
#T3#
Marmalade controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islandish keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marmalade lands a heavy elbow.
Marmalade wants to control the pace but Islandish is squirming around nicely.
Islandish tries to reverse the position but Marmalade maintains control.#T4#
Marmalade looking to finish Islandish with some ground and pound. This is bad for Islandish!
Islandish is trying to escape the mount.
Islandish tries to hold on but Marmalade pushes him away.
Islandish is looking to improve his position but Marmalade isn't that keen on the idea.
Marmalade misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marmalade takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marmalade thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Marmalade controlling the pace for now.
Islandish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marmalade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Marmalade dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Islandish slips a jab and a cross from Marmalade.
#CL#
Marmalade instigates a clinch.
Islandish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marmalade prevents it.
Marmalade is trying to break free.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marmalade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islandish can do to turn this around?
Marmalade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Islandish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marmalade pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marmalade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Islandish has Marmalade pressed against the cage.
Marmalade pushes off an throws an elbow but Islandish leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Islandish misses with the head strike.
Marmalade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Islandish.
Marmalade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marmalade.
Marmalade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Islandish tries to pull guard but Marmalade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Josh Marmalade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
Marmalade goes for a takedown attempt but Islandish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marmalade throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Marmalade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Islandish, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Marmalade.
Marmalade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Islandish is breathing heavily.
Marmalade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marmalade can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Marmalade breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Marmalade throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marmalade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marmalade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Islandish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marmalade.
The fight stays on the outside here - Islandish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Islandish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marmalade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Marmalade has cracked Islandish with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Marmalade lands another huge swinging hook and Islandish tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Islandish, before Marmalade can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Marmalade! |
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Event:
CMMA 83 McCrae vs Tavares
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Marmalade darts in and clinches Saabo up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Marmalade. #BC#
Marmalade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saabo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saabo throws a lazy head kick
and Marmalade counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Saabo throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Marmalade stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Saabo follows into mount! #ROC2#Marmalade is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Josh Marmalade has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saabo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Marmalade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marmalade seems to have got his legs back now.
Saabo wants to control but Marmalade has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Marmalade trying to hold on to Saabo's head to control him but Saabo postures up.
#T1#
Marmalade is pressing down on Saabo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marmalade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saabo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Marmalade is pushing down on Saabo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saabo is fighting to maintain full guard but Marmalade has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marmalade keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marmalade has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#ES2#
Saabo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Marmalade keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
I was talking to Marmalade's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marmalade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Marmalade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marmalade lands an uppercut.
Saabo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marmalade has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marmalade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saabo.
Saabo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marmalade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Still in the clinch, Marmalade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marmalade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saabo backwards.
Marmalade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Marmalade lands a shoulder strike.
Marmalade misses with some punches.
Marmalade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saabo.
Marmalade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marmalade keeps control of Saabo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marmalade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marmalade lands with a short shot to the head.
Marmalade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Marmalade scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Saabo is rocked!
Marmalade is leaning against Saabo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Marmalade.
#T4#
Saabo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marmalade dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marmalade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marmalade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saabo is still on wobbly legs! Can Marmalade finish him?
Marmalade presses Saabo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saabo seems to have recovered his senses.
Marmalade creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Saabo with a big uppercut! Saabo tries to clinch up but Marmalade pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Saabo to the mat! Saabo covers up and Marmalade unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Marmalade! |
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Event:
CMMA 70 Connolly vs Nycz
Date: Jan 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Marmalade coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Marmalade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Mspomfad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mspomfad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mspomfad is working hard here to advance position.
Marmalade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marmalade keeping moving, preventing Mspomfad from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mspomfad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marmalade told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mspomfad trying to control the position from guard on top but Marmalade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marmalade 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.
Marmalade pulls Mspomfad in close to his closed guard and prevents Mspomfad from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mspomfad tries to land a leg kick but Marmalade saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Mspomfad clinches with his opponent.
Mspomfad is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mspomfad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marmalade avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Marmalade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mspomfad wants to clinch.
Marmalade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marmalade jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Mspomfad slips under a jab from Marmalade.
Marmalade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mspomfad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marmalade sprawls well. Marmalade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mspomfad gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Msujfnaud Mspomfad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mspomfad rushes Marmalade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mspomfad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mspomfad is trying to force a seperation but Marmalade has the dominant position.
Marmalade stops a takedown attempt from Mspomfad.
Mspomfad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marmalade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mspomfad shoots in but no luck this time.
Josh Marmalade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mspomfad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marmalade as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Marmalade lands a jab to the nose.
Marmalade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mspomfad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marmalade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marmalade misses with a looping left.
Marmalade misses with a wild combination.
Marmalade throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#Msujfnaud Mspomfad's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marmalade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Marmalade.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mspomfad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marmalade misses with a straight right.
Marmalade misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Marmalade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Msujfnaud Mspomfad'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#
Marmalade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mspomfad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mspomfad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mspomfad tries to counter with a takedown but Marmalade is quick to defend against it.
Mspomfad moves in looking to clinch but Marmalade pushes him off.
Mspomfad throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Josh Marmalade has been cut.
Marmalade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mspomfad ducks under a wild hook from Marmalade.
Mspomfad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marmalade jabs at Mspomfad's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Josh Marmalade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mspomfad doesn't manage to clinch there - Marmalade circles away.
Mspomfad misses with a takedown attempt
and Marmalade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marmalade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marmalade misses with a looping right.#T1#
Marmalade blocks a low kick nicely.
Marmalade lands a nice shot that snaps Mspomfad's head back.
Mspomfad fails with the takedown.
Marmalade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mspomfad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marmalade throws a hook to the side of Mspomfad's head but Mspomfad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marmalade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mspomfad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marmalade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Marmalade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mspomfad walks into a straight right hand from Marmalade.#ROC2#Mspomfad is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Marmalade ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Mspomfad clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Marmalade! |
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Event:
CMMA 60 Morrison vs Doner
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Gladiator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marmalade.
Marmalade tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marmalade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gladiator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gladiator throws a jab but it's blocked by Marmalade.
Gladiator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Marmalade shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gladiator wants to get back to full guard.
Marmalade is keen to just control but Gladiator is a slippery customer.
Gladiator controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Marmalade wants to control but Gladiator is keeping him busy. #T1#
Marmalade prevents Gladiator from improving his position.
Marmalade is trying to control the action in half guard but Gladiator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Marmalade is trying to work for a kimura but Gladiator is defending well.
Gladiator is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gladiator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gladiator trying to control here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gladiator is refusing to be controlled, as Marmalade sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#KD#
Gladiator throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Marmalade tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Marmalade is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Josh Marmalade has been cut.
Marmalade has control of Gladiator's left arm, preventing Gladiator from doing any damage.
Gladiator tries to free his leg and advance position but Marmalade is retaining full guard.
Gladiator slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marmalade wants to sweep here but Gladiator controlling him for the moment.
Marmalade keeping full guard, as Gladiator tries to pass. #T3#
Gladiator trying to control but Marmalade is working from the bottom.
Gladiator trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gladiator is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Marmalade looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gladiator is defending well. Marmalade quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gladiator has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Marmalade celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Marmalade! |
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Event:
CMMA 51 Druggs vs Big Mouth
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marmalade thuds a left hand into Nineteen's body.#TD2#
Nineteen gets caught napping as Marmalade dives in and scores a takedown. Nineteen manages to retain guard.
Marmalade controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Nineteen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Marmalade frees his head nicely. Oh but Nineteen has switched to an armbar! Marmalade is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Android Nineteen!
A relieved looking Android Nineteen 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:
CMMA 43 Sharty vs MacLaughlin
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marmalade wants to clinch up but Funtington keeps it at a distance.
Marmalade tries to clinch up.
Marmalade connects with a single shot there.
Marmalade misses with a low kick.
Funtington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marmalade manages to circle out of the way.
Funtington is looking to chop away at Marmalade's legs.
We've been hearing reports that Funtington has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Funtington moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funtington as Marmalade tries to tie him up.
Funtington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funtington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade has Funtington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Funtington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marmalade looking for a takedown.
Funtington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marmalade tries a body shot but Funtington blocks it.
#T1#
Funtington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marmalade content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Funtington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funtington .
Marmalade looks winded!
Funtington stalling.
Funtington digs a right hand underneath Marmalade's ribcage. Marmalade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Funtington misses with a knee strike.
Funtington effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funtington .
A body shot lands from Funtington .
Funtington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Funtington lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Funtington .
Funtington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Funtington lands a body shot.
Funtington throws an elbow but it misses.
Funtington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Funtington breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marmalade misses with a looping right.
As Marmalade tries to get set, Funtington tries to push him back and clinch up but Marmalade manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Funtington has Marmalade up against the cage in a clinch.
Funtington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marmalade avoids it.
Marmalade wants a takedown.
Fuders Funtington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Marmalade.
Funtington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Marmalade.
#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marmalade prevents a body shot from Funtington .
Funtington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funtington lands a shot to the body.
Funtington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Funtington lands a nice uppercut.
Funtington scores with a shot to the side of Marmalade's head.
Funtington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marmalade backwards.
Marmalade prevents a body shot from Funtington .
Funtington tries to throw a body punch but Marmalade avoids it by throwing Funtington back against the cage.
Marmalade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Funtington manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Marmalade.
Funtington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marmalade as he jumps to the side.
Funtington swats away the attempt to clinch by Marmalade.#CL#
Marmalade tries to keep at a distance but Funtington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Funtington works on Marmalade's body with a couple of short punches.
Funtington effectively controlling the action here.
Funtington throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuders Funtington 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#
A jab from Funtington finds it's way through Marmalade's defenses.
Marmalade avoids the body shot from Funtington .
Funtington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Funtington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marmalade backwards.
Marmalade pushes Funtington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funtington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marmalade blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funtington digs a right hand underneath Marmalade's ribcage. Marmalade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fuders Funtington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Funtington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funtington prevents a body shot from Marmalade.
Marmalade is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Marmalade can't get the takedown.
Funtington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marmalade can do to turn this around?
Funtington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Funtington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funtington just misses with a punch to the body.
Marmalade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marmalade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funtington .#CL#
Funtington darts in and clinches Marmalade up against the cage.#KD#
Funtington drops Marmalade onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Marmalade is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Marmalade is rocked!
Funtington creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Marmalade with a big uppercut! Marmalade tries to clinch up but Funtington pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Marmalade to the mat! Marmalade covers up and Funtington unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fuders Funtington ! |
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Event:
CMMA 34 Dawn vs Carter
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Marmalade has closed the distance and engaged Gardner in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gardner manages to pull guard.
Gardner trying to keep a closed guard but Marmalade is proving a slippery customer.
Marmalade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marmalade stopping the sweep attempt from Gardner .
Gardner is trying to control the position but Marmalade postures up.
Marmalade wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Marmalade wants to pass the guard but Gardner is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gardner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gardner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marmalade manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gardner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marmalade throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gardner uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Gardner wants to stand but Marmalade has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Gardner advances to half guard.
Marmalade moves into full guard.
Gardner trying to control the position from guard on top but Marmalade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardner wants to pass the guard but Marmalade is keeping the position.
Gardner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marmalade wants to stand but Gardner is controlling the position.
Gardner wanted to stand there but Marmalade had control of the position.
Marmalade is trying to control the position but Gardner postures up. #T3#
Gardner tries to free his leg and advance position but Marmalade is retaining full guard.
Gardner trying to control but Marmalade is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gardner keeps the fight on the outside.
Gardner throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Marmalade clinches up with Gardner and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Marmalade.
Gardner looks winded!#TD#
Marmalade manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marmalade controlling Gardner 's posture.
Marmalade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardner is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Marmalade is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Gardner won't allow Marmalade to sweep him here.
Gardner throws an elbow that misses. Marmalade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gardner 's guard. Nice move by Marmalade!#REVR#
Marmalade wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Gardner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marmalade trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Marmalade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 Josh Marmalade will probably get the nod.
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#
Gardner goes for a double leg but Marmalade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marmalade continues to drive forward.
Marmalade feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Marmalade misses.
Marmalade throws a series of punches but Gardner avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Gardner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gardner is trying to pull guard but Marmalade has him pressed against the cage.
Marmalade scores with a shoulder strike.
Gardner blocks a body shot from Marmalade.
Marmalade lands a nice shot to the body.
Marmalade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gardner after a bit of a struggle.
Gardner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gardner tries to pull guard but Marmalade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Josh Marmalade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Gardner .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Marmalade has clasped his hands together around Gardner 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jett Gardner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gardner is breathing heavily.
Marmalade trying to control the action but Gardner is working from the bottom. #T1#
Marmalade sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gardner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Marmalade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardner keeps working.
Gardner prevents Marmalade from moving into mount. #SUB#
Marmalade wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gardner , who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Marmalade working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marmalade taking a breather here.
Gardner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gardner tries to improve position but can't.
Marmalade remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Marmalade is looking to take a break and control but Gardner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marmalade throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Marmalade working away.
Marmalade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardner keeps working.
Gardner tries to improve position but can't.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet but Marmalade drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marmalade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Josh Marmalade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marmalade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marmalade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gardner can do to turn this around?#CL#
Marmalade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gardner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gardner trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Marmalade has Gardner pressed against the cage.
Marmalade tries a body shot but Gardner blocks it.
Marmalade tries to work over Gardner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marmalade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marmalade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gardner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marmalade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marmalade throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Gardner counters by moving into the clinch.
Marmalade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gardner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marmalade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner is looking for a takedown.
Marmalade stops a takedown attempt from Gardner .
Gardner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Marmalade jumps guard and drags Gardner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Marmalade dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gardner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marmalade.
Marmalade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gardner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marmalade goes for a double leg but Gardner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gardner continues to drive forward.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gardner !
Marmalade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Marmalade misses.
Gardner keeps the fight on the outside.
Marmalade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gardner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marmalade tries to avoid it but Gardner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marmalade to the ground. Marmalade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner tries to clinch but Marmalade moves out of range.
Marmalade throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Gardner moves into the clinch.#TD#
Marmalade has Gardner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Marmalade pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gardner tumbling to the mat - Marmalade dives into Gardner 's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Gardner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marmalade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marmalade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gardner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gardner wants to stand up but Marmalade is controlling him.
Marmalade throws a big right hand that misses.
Marmalade postures up and lands a big shot to Gardner 's brow.
Marmalade is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marmalade preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marmalade wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Gardner has control of Marmalade's left arm, preventing Marmalade from doing any damage.
Marmalade wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marmalade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Marmalade rushes Gardner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marmalade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Marmalade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gardner 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Marmalade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gardner takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Gardner has clasped his hands together around Marmalade's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Marmalade is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Gardner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marmalade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marmalade tries to buck Gardner off but Gardner is having none of it.
Josh Marmalade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Gardner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gardner working away.
Marmalade is not content to let Gardner control the position.
Marmalade sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner is looking to take a break and control but Marmalade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Marmalade.
Well Marmalade 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Marmalade! |
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Event:
CMMA 25 Warrior vs Oakley
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marmalade shoots and misses
and Marmalade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Josh Marmalade has been cut.
Marmalade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. La Vie tries to avoid it but Marmalade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag La Vie to the ground. La Vie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marmalade wants to clinch
letting La Vie counter with a right hand.
Marmalade moves to clinch but La Vie breaks away
and La Vie counters with a crisp right that sends Marmalade to the canvas! La Vie follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sey La Vie!
Sey La Vie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vanguard Athletics for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Marmalade shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blank manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marmalade is stalling in the full guard.
Blank looking to control.
Marmalade is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Blank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marmalade controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marmalade seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blank for as long as he can get away with.
Blank has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Marmalade has passed into side control.
Marmalade cracks Blank with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blank is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marmalade's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Marmalade! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Blank has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh Marmalade!
The defeated Billy Blank had this to say: 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'. |
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